Kabasakal, H E and Sözen, Z (1989) Organizational context, structural attributes and management systems in construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 7(4), pp. 347-356. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
An exploratory study on contextual and structural correlates and performance implications of use of advanced management systems in construction firms was carried out. A sample of 24 Turkish general contractors was investigated. Results show that the contextual variables of domain diversity, size and technology are not directly associated with the degree to which management tools are utilized. There is evidence, however, to indicate that structural dimensions of complexity and decentralization serve as intervening variables. Of the two, internal specialization appears to be more strongly associated with management systems use. A significant positive relationship also emerges between use of management systems and company performance. Alternative explanations for this finding are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | company performance; management systems; organization structures; organizational context; Turkey |
| Index terms: | specialization, management system, general contractor, construction firm, exploratory study, structural dimension, evidence, complexity, Turkey, decentralization |
| Subjects: | political science, systems engineering, Geography, management, research methods, analytical methods, practitioner, evaluation and assessment methods, organization, business |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Business Strategy, Governance, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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