Arashpour, M; Shabanikia, M and Arashpour, M (2012) Valuing the contribution of knowledge-oriented workers to projects: A merit based approach in the construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 12(4), pp. 1-12. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
Evidence points to the fact that frequent resignation of project engineers from construction companies is primarily the result of dissatisfaction with the factors that shape the salary scale. This research aims to identify the major influencing factors in merit based salary calculation systems for knowledge-oriented engineers so as to more accurately reflect their contribution to construction projects. Results from a questionnaire sent to managers, engineers and HR professionals throughout the Iranian construction industry revealed that while there was overall agreement on principles for a merit-based approach, engineers in particular stressed 'professional skills', 'experience' and 'creativity'. Management-oriented parties should take into account engineer perspectives in order to more accurately reflect the self-assessed contribution of these workers to construction projects. This research provides a basis for understanding the key factors in the merit based salary scale formulation through the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; knowledge-oriented workers; salary scale formulation |
| Index terms: | manager, project engineer, construction project, influencing factor, evidence, questionnaire, creativity, engineer, construction industry, construction company |
| Subjects: | organization, risk assessment, profession, evaluation and assessment methods, data collection methods, practitioner, production management, innovation and creative processes, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Risk Management, Project Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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