Loosemore, M and Tan, C C (2000) Occupational stereotypes in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 18(5), pp. 559-566. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
An investigation of occupational stereotypes in the construction industry provides insights into the perceptions and expectations which different occupational groups have of each other. The results are valuable in the reduction of uncertainty, misunderstanding and conflict within construction projects and do not support the widely held view of institutionalized confrontational relationships. Instead, there appears to be a natural degree of goodwill underlying interpersonal relationships although it is delicate, precarious and easily destroyed by insensitive managerial practices.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | attitudes; beliefs; communication; conflict; culture; stereotypes; values |
| Index terms: | stereotype, construction industry, investigation, interpersonal relationship, construction project |
| Subjects: | sociology, industry analysis, behavioral psychology, production management, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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