Adeyemi, B S and Aigbavboa, C O (2024) An evaluation of the impacts of construction professionals' conflict on performance in the Nigerian construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(3), pp. 469-482. ISSN 23984708
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to evaluate impacts of construction professionals (CPs) conflict on performance in the Nigerian construction industry (NCI). Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative method was used for this research. Questionnaires were sent to various CPs in Southwestern part of Nigeria. A total of 150 questionnaires were sent out, while 135 were gotten back from the partakers. The data received from the partakers were computed by applying descriptive and exploratory factor analysis. Findings: In this study, conflict leads to the abandonment of the CPs' task being rated highest by the participants. This was followed by conflict that results in insufficient communication, generates job pressure, results to frustrations and displeasure among the CPs, helps in early problem identification, causes work damage among professionals, helps in solving professional organization problems, improves productivity of professionals, improves communication among the professionals and so on. Research limitations/implications: This paper is limited to CPs that are members of professional bodies in Nigeria, and only 135 participants participated. Though, this paper suggests that a mixed-method approach should be utilized in further studies with a wider coverage. Practical implications: The findings from this paper will increase the understanding of CPs in Nigeria on various impacts of conflict on performance in the construction industry, most specifically the professional bodies. Moreover, this study will increase the knowledge of CPs to always avoid whatever that leads to the abandonment of their tasks. Additionally, this study will benefit the CPs to avoid insufficient communication among themselves, in order to accomplish great performance and efficiency in their respective professional bodies. Originality/value: Since previous studies on impacts of construction conflict in Nigeria were only focused on contractors and consultants in construction project, this current study filled the gap by evaluating the impacts of CPs' conflict on performance in the NCI. Also, the method of analysis used for this study is exemptional because previous studies have overlooked the method. However, it is recommended that CPs must communicate more with others so as to ensure favorable conflict effects on performance.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | conflict impacts; construction industry; construction performance; construction professionals; Nigeria |
| Index terms: | efficiency, construction performance, productivity, Nigeria, construction professional, construction industry, exploratory factor analysis, abandonment, construction project, methodology, quantitative method, questionnaire |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, performance assessment, data analysis and analytics, production management, Geography, professional development, management, research methods, performance management, industry analysis, statistical analysis, completion |
| Topics: | Site Management, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Information Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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