Ganesan, S (1994) Employment maximization in construction in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 12(4), pp. 323-335. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
This paper presents strategies to maximize construction sector employment in labour-surplus economies. These emerge as an integral part of any technology that seeks to maximize contruction output at the same time. This technology is determined in a dynamic framework by the resources available, however, without ignoring the relevant political, social and economic circumstances and related constraints. It is found to be unique for a given situation. The case study of Sri Lanka, recognizing the above principles, establishes concrete policies necessary to eliminate supply and demand side constraints and for steady growth of construction output and employment, within the bounds of this appropriate technology.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | appropriate technology; developing countries; employment; labour; Sri Lanka |
| Index terms: | employment, case study, supply and demand, Sri Lanka, maximization, strategy, developing country, construction output, appropriate technology, construction sector |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, market analysis, Geography, development economics, management, algorithms, operations management, technological development, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Human Resources, International Construction, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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