Zhao, X; Hwang, B G; Pheng Low, S and Wu, P (2015) Reducing hindrances to enterprise risk management implementation in construction firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(3), ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Although enterprise risk management (ERM) has been advocated in the construction industry, its implementation is still plagued with hindrances. The objectives are to identify the critical hindrances to ERM implementation in Chinese construction firms (CCFs) and investigate the interrelationships among these critical hindrances. To achieve the objectives, 36 hindrances were identified through a literature review and a questionnaire survey was performed with 119 respondents. The results indicated that 20 hindrances were deemed critical, among which insufficient resources (e.g., time, money, and people) was ranked top. Additionally, the critical hindrances were categorized into lack of relevant resources and procedures (LRRP), lack of senior-level support and leadership (LSSL), and lack of high-quality data (LHQD). LSSL contributed to LRRP, whereas LRRP resulted in LHQD. The managerial implications drawn from these results can help the management take measures to overcome them. Although this study is focused on CCFs, other firms may use the identified hindrances and follow the method to prepare their customized list of hindrances.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction firms; enterprise risk management; factor analysis; hindrance; project planning and design; structural equation modeling |
| Index terms: | implementation, construction industry, factor analysis, enterprise risk management, project planning, questionnaire, structural equation modelling, literature review, survey, construction firm |
| Subjects: | control systems, organization, data collection methods, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, financial risk, statistical analysis, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Cost Management, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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