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Factors influencing professionalism and the viability of local firms in Nigeria
It is imperative to know the place ofprofessionalism in the viability of local construction firms (LCFs) in developing countries. This article identified and examinedvarious factors related to professionalism from diverse aspects that influence firms’ viabilityin the construction industry. From a literaturereview, 37 variables influencing the viability oflocal construction firms were identified of which19 relate to professionalism. 177 staff fromLCFs who were awarded building contracts inselected institutions in Nigeria were requestedto rate the importance of each viability factoron a 5-point Likert scale. Mean score ratingsand principal component analysis were used to identify and summarise the most important factors. Three of the four “extremely important” factors are directly related to profes-sionalismin the construction industry: organisational competence, quality of work and services, andquality of construction work and services, withmean scores of 4.4, 4.31, and 4.30, respectively.Out of the 11 component factors obtained,three topmost factors are directly related to professionalism in the construction industry.These factors were labelled: "construction resources” (9.27%); “improved construction method” (3.24%), and “qualityservice and satisfaction” (2.84%). These factors substantiate the importance ofprofessionalism in the viability of LCFs and should motivate various professionals in the construction industry to demonstrate their effectiveness in good servicedelivery and ethics.
Factors influencing professionalism and the viability of local firms in Nigeria
It is imperative to know the place ofprofessionalism in the viability of local construction firms (LCFs) in developing countries. This article identified and examinedvarious factors related to professionalism from diverse aspects that influence firms’ viabilityin the construction industry. From a literaturereview, 37 variables influencing the viability oflocal construction firms were identified of which19 relate to professionalism. 177 staff fromLCFs who were awarded building contracts inselected institutions in Nigeria were requestedto rate the importance of each viability factoron a 5-point Likert scale. Mean score ratingsand principal component analysis were used to identify and summarise the most important factors. Three of the four “extremely important” factors are directly related to profes-sionalismin the construction industry: organisational competence, quality of work and services, andquality of construction work and services, withmean scores of 4.4, 4.31, and 4.30, respectively.Out of the 11 component factors obtained,three topmost factors are directly related to professionalism in the construction industry.These factors were labelled: "construction resources” (9.27%); “improved construction method” (3.24%), and “qualityservice and satisfaction” (2.84%). These factors substantiate the importance ofprofessionalism in the viability of LCFs and should motivate various professionals in the construction industry to demonstrate their effectiveness in good servicedelivery and ethics.
Factors influencing professionalism and the viability of local firms in Nigeria
Oladimeji, Olubimbola (author)
2019-12-12
Acta Structilia; Vol. 26 No. 2 (2019); 142-174 ; 2415-0487 ; 1023-0564
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
690
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