Soetanto, R and Proverbs, D G (2002) Modelling client satisfaction levels: The impact of contractor performance. Construction Economics and Building, 2(1), pp. 13-27. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
The performance of contractors is known to be a key determinant of client satisfaction. Here, using factor analysis, clients' satisfaction is defined in several dimensions. Based on clients' assessment of contractor performance, a number of satisfaction models developed using the multiple regression (MR) technique are presented. The models identify arange of variables encompassing contractor performance, project performance and respondent (i.e. client) attributes as useful predictors of satisfaction levels. Contractor performance attributes were found to be of utmost importance indicating that client satisfaction levels are mainly dependent on the performance of the contractor. Furthermore, findings suggest that subjectivity is to some extent prevalent in clients' performance assessment. The models demonstrate accurate and reliable predictive power as confirmedby validation tests. Contractors could use the models to help improve their performance leading to more satisfied clients. This would also promote the development of harmonious working relationships within the construction project coalition.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | performance; contractors; client satisfaction; multiple regression |
| Index terms: | construction project, client satisfaction, project performance, determinant, performance assessment, dimension, satisfaction, contractor performance, validation, modelling, factor analysis, subjectivity, multiple-regression |
| Subjects: | risk assessment, statistical analysis, human factors and perception, project management theory and practice, production management, analytical methods, assessment methods, client relations, professional development, health monitoring assessment and metrics, contract management, project delivery |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Engineering Principles, Stakeholder Management, Contract Administration, Human Resources, Research Practice, Project Management, Risk Management, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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