Zhang, Q W; Chong, H Y; Liao, P C and Wan, Y L (2020) Logistic regression modeling of implementation of corporate safety policy in international infrastructures. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), pp. 3031-3050. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to determine the influences of explanatory factors on the efficacy of the implementation of corporate safety policy (CSP) in international projects from the perspective of international contractors. Design/methodology/approach: Four explanatory factors were identified for the implementation of CSP in international projects based on literature review. A questionnaire survey was then conducted among Chinese organizations that have been involved in international projects. In total, 121 valid responses were received from the questionnaire survey and were modeled using logistic regression to examine the impact of each factor on the observed event of interest. Findings: The factors related to the effectiveness of implementing CSP, including “attitudes toward safety management measures (ASMM),” “operational mechanism for safety regulations (OM),” “safety knowledge management system (SKMS)” and “systematic safety training scheme (STS),” were selected. The results revealed that OM and SKMS were significant predictors (p < 0.05) of the odds of implementation satisfaction of CSP, but ASMM and STS were not. The probability of satisfactory CSP implementation increased as the value of SKMS increased, whereas the probability of unsatisfactory implementation improved as the value of OM increased. Research limitations/implications: The questionnaire was distributed to respondents in international contractors headquartered in China. Other types of international organizations can be covered in future research. Furthermore, other factors, such as the local construction environment, should be considered in future studies. Practical implications: The results provide new insights on CSP implementation overseas. Effective implementation of CSP contributes to the improvement of the safety performance of contractors. The practical significance of interpreting the influence factors is that the contractors can implement more efficient and targeted approaches and tools in the execution of their CSP. The impact of OM reminds safety managers of the synchronization of CSP as well as its implementation environment and characteristics. The effect of ASMM encourages contractors to adopt Web-based and digital knowledge management systems to improve the implementation efficiency of CSP. Originality/value: The novelty of this study lies in the selection of factors and their impacts on CSP implementation in international projects. This study has also extended knowledge on normative safety in international projects based on quantitative modeling.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | corporate safety policy; international project; logistic regression; operational mechanism; safety management |
| Index terms: | effectiveness, future study, implementation, safety training, modelling, satisfaction, international organization, logistic regression, knowledge management system, efficiency, questionnaire, regulation, methodology, safety performance, international project, safety management, China, manager, survey, literature review |
| Subjects: | practitioner, data collection methods, strategic management, research design and methodology, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, analytical methods, project delivery, Geography, research methods, performance management, information systems, statistical analysis, political science, occupational health and safety management |
| Topics: | International Construction, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Governance, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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