Ke, Y; Zhao, X; Wang, Y and Wang, S (2009) SWOT analysis of domestic private enterprises in developing infrastructure projects in China. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 14(2), pp. 152-170. ISSN 1366-4387
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to help domestic private enterprises (DPEs) identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) in developing infrastructure projects in China. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on extensive literature reviews coupled with brainstorming and interviews methodologies to compile a list of SWOT factors for DPEs in developing infrastructures. To validate the significance of the identified SWOT list, a questionnaire survey is thus carried out. Findings The paper identifies 16 strengths, 15 weaknesses, 16 opportunities, and 21 threats for DPEs in developing infrastructure projects in China. The opinions of respondents from different sectors are sought and evaluated to obtain the relative significance of these factors. A set of major SWOT hypotheses is then derived using factor analysis. Research limitations/implications The paper is limited to identifying SWOT factors in common, therefore the next step should be proposing an adjustment framework to support decision marking. Practical implications These findings should provide a valuable reference not only for DPEs but also for foreign investors who are planning to invest in infrastructure projects in China. Originality/value The investors in both rounds of infrastructure investments in China in the last two decades have limitations. Foreign investors acting as the major player in the first round usually charge higher and prefer operating projects in more developed regions, while stateowned enterprises as the principal player in the second round are inefficient in the operation and management, which largely restrained the advantages of publicprivate partnership model. Therefore, there is an urgent need to explore the potential of DPEs, another potential major player in developing infrastructure projects. To this end, this paper provides valuable information through a comprehensive SWOT analysis to the DPEs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | China; construction operations; partnership; private sector organizations; SWOT analysis |
| Index terms: | interview, literature review, survey, private enterprise, methodology, questionnaire, China, private sector organization, investor, partnership, infrastructure investment, construction operation, factor analysis, infrastructure project |
| Subjects: | research methods, Geography, partnership management, sociology, infrastructure and transport systems, statistical analysis, data collection methods, organization, data analysis and analytics, construction operations, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Site Management, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Procurement, Stakeholder Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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