Determination of factors contributing to team success within the construction project environment /

adversarial relations and function effectively on a project,

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sacker, Renee Holly, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:adversarial relations and function effectively on a project,
adversarial relations are often fostered by human resource
associated factors such as poor communication, personality
barriers. Initially, a framework is established for this
conflicts, lack of clear project objectives, and inadequate
did not support the expected outcome are empowerment and
discussed; future research recommendations are presented; and
empowerment of project personnel. In an effort to avoid
for the project investigated. The two characteristics that
identifying factors that contribute to team success and
implications for construction project managers are suggested.
management guidance and feedback. Further conclusions are
project. Results show that of the nine characteristics,
relations between owners, designers, and contractors. These
selected characteristics which, in turn, are used to measure
seven contributed to team success and minimized team barriers
structural and humanistic, are established to represent nine
study through the presentation of a brief teamwork history,
survey and interviews from a three party petrochemical
team performance models, and effective team characteristics.
team success and team barriers. Data are collected via
teams within the construction project environment. This
The construction industry is plagued with adversarial
Then, upon a thorough literature survey, two categories,
thesis addresses the development of effective teams through
time and money must be invested in developing successful
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 113 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.