Motivating Workers in Construction
Joint Authors
Barg, Jason E.
Hewage, Kasun N.
Ruparathna, Rajeev
Mendis, Daylath
Source
Journal of Construction Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The study of the motivation of construction workers is limited to a relatively small body of knowledge.
Although there is considerable research available regarding motivation and productivity, few researchers have provided a comprehensive analysis on the motivation of construction workers.
The research stated that productivity in construction has not improved compared to other industry sectors such as manufacturing.
This trend has been echoed in publications throughout the past five decades, and suggested that motivation is one of the key factors impacting productivity.
This paper offers a comprehensive review of the published work that directly links the key words—construction and motivation.
The findings have been presented in five themes, that is, motivation models, environment and culture, incentives and empowerment, and worker management.
This paper concludes with two methods suggested by previous researchers to improve motivation of construction workers: (1) relevant worker incentives (intrinsic or extrinsic) and (2) improved management practices, specifically regarding communication with workers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barg, Jason E.& Ruparathna, Rajeev& Mendis, Daylath& Hewage, Kasun N.. 2014. Motivating Workers in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barg, Jason E.…[et al.]. Motivating Workers in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Barg, Jason E.& Ruparathna, Rajeev& Mendis, Daylath& Hewage, Kasun N.. Motivating Workers in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491793