Effect of factors of organizational structure influencing nonphysical waste in road projects of developing countries
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
ISSN: 0969-9988
Article publication date: 28 May 2020
Issue publication date: 20 October 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to rank the most significant factors of organizational structure that can reduce time and cost overruns (nonphysical waste) in road projects of the developing countries. Additionally, the effect of factors of organizational structure on nonphysical waste in road projects is also measured.
Design/methodology/approach
Factors of organizational structure causing time and cost overrun are extracted through a content analysis of the published literature. Moreover, a questionnaire survey is carried out involving 128 professionals to assess the effect of organizational structure factors on time and cost overrun. Finally, to obtain a more objective evaluation, relative importance index and regression analysis techniques are utilized, and the most severe factors influencing time and cost overrun are indicated.
Findings
This study found out that top management support and procurement procedures are the most significant factors influencing time and cost overruns in road projects of the developing countries.
Originality/value
A small number of studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of factors of organizational structure on time and cost overrun in the construction industry. And even more, its relation with respect to road projects of the developing countries is limited. This research highlights the effect of most significant factors of organizational structure that influence the nonphysical waste in road projects of the developing countries. Therefore, this study adds to the body of knowledge by recommending that all the stakeholders of construction project should pay close attention toward these factors to control the enigma of time and cost overrun. It might also prove helpful, if implemented to its full extent, in all the road construction activities undertaken.
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Acknowledgements
There is no conflict of interest pertinent to this study.
Citation
Irfan, M., Malik, M.S.A. and Kaka Khel, S.S.U.H. (2020), "Effect of factors of organizational structure influencing nonphysical waste in road projects of developing countries", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 27 No. 10, pp. 3135-3153. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-06-2019-0327
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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