Eaton, D; Akbiyikli, R; de Lemos, T; Gunnigan, L; Ozen Kutanis, R; Casensky, M; Ladra, J and el Sawalhi, N (2007) An examination of the suitability of a UK PFI model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland, Palestine (Gaza-West bank), Portugal and Turkey. Construction Innovation, 7(1), pp. 122-142. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose – The objective of this research is to identify the cross-cultural similarities and differences of the implementation of the UK PFI procurement process in different contexts. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology adopted was the SLEEPT approach. The identified features are examined from source material of various projects within the stated nations. A Delphic approach of confirmation by national collaborators from each country is utilised. Confirming and disaffirming features are examined utilising exogenous cultural drivers. Findings – The conclusion of this research identifies cross-cultural features of six different cultures presented as a “cultural compass” which will inform the development of future private finance initiative (PFI)/public private partnership (PPP) projects. The impact of this research will have implications for the appreciation of cultural similarities and differences of national “construction cultures” for effective project delivery of future PFI/PPP projects. Originality/value – This paper offers an approach that can be generalised for adoption by nations considering the introduction of PFI as a procurement process.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cross-cultural studies; partnership; private finance |
| Index terms: | Turkey, Palestine, partnership, private finance, Portugal, cross-cultural study, research methodology, implementation, public private partnership, Ireland, project delivery, procurement process, Czech Republic, methodology, private finance initiative, suitability |
| Subjects: | research methods, culture and identity, Geography, partnership management, design criteria, research design and methodology, project delivery, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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