Reis, Sonia (2023) Career optimism of civil engineers in Australia. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Abstract
Projects of local, national and global significance are being impacted by the shortage of civil engineers. This engineering skills shortage is predicted to negatively affect many nations’ ability to develop economic strength and to build and maintain their infrastructure safety. This research has have investigated and modelled the factors impacting the career optimism of civil engineers in Australia, providing insights and leadership strategies to improve their satisfaction, tenure and productivity. Engineering employers, managers and professional associations can use these practical management strategies to lead a diverse and multigenerational engineering workforce improving civil engineers’ career optimism.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Bunker, Jonathan and Dawes, Les |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | career optimism; civil engineer; engineering retention; pathway; theory of work adjustment; occupational values and needs; organisational commitment; servant leadership; transformative leadership; diversity |
| Index terms: | productivity, organizational commitment, civil engineer, management strategy, Australia, tenure, manager, career, satisfaction, servant leadership, strategy, retention |
| Subjects: | real estate economics, management, project delivery, Geography, professional development, profession, leadership, practitioner, sociology |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Information Management, Roles and Professions, Human Resources, Geographical Context, Urban Studies, Project Management, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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