Loosemore, M (1998) The methodological challenges posed by the confrontational nature of the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(3), pp. 285-293. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
The confrontational nature of the construction industry is as much a threat to effective research as it is to effective construction management. In methodological terms, it presents particular challenges of emotion, sensitivity, tension, stress, pressure and uncertainty which a researcher has to address. The present paper discusses the methodological challenges of conducting research within a confrontational environment and presents a model of solutions developed to meet these problems. This model will be of value to all researchers involved within construction projects, but particularly those interested in construction conflict.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | confrontation; conflict; emotion; research methodology; uncertainty |
| Index terms: | research methodology, construction industry, construction project |
| Subjects: | research design and methodology, industry analysis, production management |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PT |
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