Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession

The unfavorable economic condition has caused tremendous impact on construction industry. It is interesting to note that the impact is not only focusing on the success rate in obtaining new project, but also selection of approach made by construction companies. Thus, specifically, this study is to f...

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Main Author: Mat Lazim, Azlinda
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Language:English
Published: 2010
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spelling my-utm-ep.106192017-09-28T04:23:38Z Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession 2010-04 Mat Lazim, Azlinda HB Economic Theory HD28 Management. Industrial Management The unfavorable economic condition has caused tremendous impact on construction industry. It is interesting to note that the impact is not only focusing on the success rate in obtaining new project, but also selection of approach made by construction companies. Thus, specifically, this study is to focus on the critical success factors (CSFs) for a contracting organization faced during recession. To achieve the aim of the study, an investigation on the impact, business objectives, and measures taken by contracting organizations is identified. The research methodology includes literature review and questionnaire survey. The data was analyzed using relativity index and average weighting index method. Based on the analysis of the data obtained from the survey, it was concluded that the most agreeable critical success factor is to possess strong financial status. For future research, it is recommended that a specific study can be conducted on the benchmarking during recession. 2010-04 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/10619/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/10619/5/AzlindaMatLazimMFKA2010.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Civil Engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering
institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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language English
topic HB Economic Theory
HB Economic Theory
spellingShingle HB Economic Theory
HB Economic Theory
Mat Lazim, Azlinda
Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession
description The unfavorable economic condition has caused tremendous impact on construction industry. It is interesting to note that the impact is not only focusing on the success rate in obtaining new project, but also selection of approach made by construction companies. Thus, specifically, this study is to focus on the critical success factors (CSFs) for a contracting organization faced during recession. To achieve the aim of the study, an investigation on the impact, business objectives, and measures taken by contracting organizations is identified. The research methodology includes literature review and questionnaire survey. The data was analyzed using relativity index and average weighting index method. Based on the analysis of the data obtained from the survey, it was concluded that the most agreeable critical success factor is to possess strong financial status. For future research, it is recommended that a specific study can be conducted on the benchmarking during recession.
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title Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession
title_short Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession
title_full Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession
title_fullStr Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession
title_full_unstemmed Critical success factors for contracting organization during recession
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granting_institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Civil Engineering
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publishDate 2010
url http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/10619/5/AzlindaMatLazimMFKA2010.pdf
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