Xie, L; Ju, T; Han, T and Hou, L (2023) A meta-network-based management framework for megaproject social responsibility behaviour in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(9), pp. 4415-4434. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: As megaprojects bear extensive and profound social responsibilities throughout the project life cycle, formulating effective measures for improving construction enterprise social responsibility is key to project success. Given the current research is relatively lack of these measures, this study aims to formulate a meta-network framework to improve the megaproject social responsibility behaviour (MSRB) for construction enterprises. Design/methodology/approach: First, this study implements literature review, expert interview and field investigation to identify the construction enterprise MSRB and its influencing factors. Second, this study evaluates the MSRB implementation level of the selected construction enterprises and proposes the above mentioned meta-network framework. Next, this meta-network is configured to reflect the impact of MSRB strategic adjustment. Last but not least, a real-world case study is carried out to validate this framework. Findings: The best MSRB performance is always witnessed from the contractor group, followed by the project client group and the site supervisor group. The outcomes of implementing certain managerial strategies indicate that (1) social responsibility cognition is a critical factor for all the groups; (2) communication mechanism and normative pressure are the critical factors for clients; (3) coercive pressure is a critical factor for supervisors and (4) cultural cognitive pressure is a critical factor for clients and contractors. Originality/value: The use of the framework in proactive assessment and management of MSRB can lead to effective strategies for construction enterprises to increase the efficiency and quality of projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | case study; efficiency; meta-network framework; mgaproject social responsibility behaviour; quality |
| Index terms: | critical factor, life cycle, case study, project success, influencing factor, efficiency, supervisor, implementation, investigation, site supervisor, literature review, strategy, project client, interview, megaproject, China, social responsibility, cognition, methodology |
| Subjects: | performance management, research methods, management, project management theory and practice, Geography, health safety and environment, sociology, cognitive psychology, risk assessment, data collection methods, practitioner, value management, strategic project management, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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