Oyedele, L O (2010) Sustaining architects' and engineers' motivation in design firms: An investigation of critical success factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(2), pp. 180-196. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose - The overall intent of this research is to identify critical factors influencing architects' and design engineers' (AE) motivational level in design firms. Design/methodology/approach - Motivational theories from the literature on organizational behaviour were examined to identify possible attributes influencing motivation. These attributes were put together in a questionnaire survey of architects and engineers in Northern Ireland design practices. Using factor analysis and regression modelling, four critical factors were identified. The model was validated to determine how well the factors can predict the AE motivational level. Findings - The results show that the four factors are favourable project working condition, organisational support, design process efficacy and effort recognition. Practical implications - Design firms and their managers play an important role in ensuring that their designers are motivated in completing their project. Originality/value - Owners and managers of design firms can use the identified factors to improve the motivation of their architects and design engineers, thus developing a quality workforce.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | critical success factors; design management; motivation; psychology |
| Index terms: | psychology, critical success factor, methodology, design management, questionnaire, motivation, survey, regression modelling, manager, design process, factor analysis, investigation, architect, owner, engineer, organizational behaviour, critical factor, designer, Northern Ireland, design practice, design firm |
| Subjects: | design process, physical geography and landforms, research methods, behavioral psychology, statistical analysis, sociology, practitioner, design methods, control systems, data collection methods, profession, risk assessment, business, psychology |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Human Resources, Organizational Design, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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