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Barriers to Construction Procurement Change in Higher Education Institutions
Abstract This research looked at the barriers Higher Education Institutions face in changing their procurement practices. Since the South African Construction Industry tends to be laggard in terms of any change, the research assumed that barriers to procurement change would be linked to the barriers faced in the adoption of I4.0. These barriers would help determine the preparedness for I4.0 adoption. Qualitative research using semi-structured interviews was conducted with senior management in Facilities Management Departments in HEIs. Using thematic analysis, findings suggest that the identified barriers to I4.0 preparedness include lack of management buy in, slow pace of change, big data and human capital. It was concluded that a best value approach is a necessary prerequisite to any possible changes. A more proactive approach to change and a willingness to put learning and effort into understanding what change means/entails will result in a smoother change process for HEIs.
Barriers to Construction Procurement Change in Higher Education Institutions
Abstract This research looked at the barriers Higher Education Institutions face in changing their procurement practices. Since the South African Construction Industry tends to be laggard in terms of any change, the research assumed that barriers to procurement change would be linked to the barriers faced in the adoption of I4.0. These barriers would help determine the preparedness for I4.0 adoption. Qualitative research using semi-structured interviews was conducted with senior management in Facilities Management Departments in HEIs. Using thematic analysis, findings suggest that the identified barriers to I4.0 preparedness include lack of management buy in, slow pace of change, big data and human capital. It was concluded that a best value approach is a necessary prerequisite to any possible changes. A more proactive approach to change and a willingness to put learning and effort into understanding what change means/entails will result in a smoother change process for HEIs.
Barriers to Construction Procurement Change in Higher Education Institutions
Kamudyariwa, Xebiso (author) / Root, David (author)
2019-08-10
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Higher Education Institutions , Collaboration , Procurement , Culture , Technology Engineering , Building Construction and Design , Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Processes , Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet) , Control, Robotics, Mechatronics , Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing
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