Effect of Foremen on Construction Apprentice
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 131, Issue 12
Abstract
Construction apprentices in a Midwestern city were surveyed to find out their perceptions on their foremen. Based on the analysis of our data, seven foreman factor scales were identified. These scales are: Performance Improvement, Work Facilitation, Achievement Orientation, Support, Work Participation, Bias, and Recognition. These dimensions have varying relationships with motivation and performance of the construction apprentice. These dimensions provide important issues that need to be addressed in developing foremen training programs and in particular how they affect apprentice. Further research may encompass various segments of the construction industry to analyze motivation of craft workers.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 131 • Issue 12 • December 2005
Pages: 1320 - 1327
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Received: May 25, 2004
Accepted: May 16, 2005
Published online: Dec 1, 2005
Published in print: Dec 2005
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Director, Construction Innovation Center, College of Applied Science, Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH 45220. E-mail: [email protected]
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