Challenges of mentoring in South African construction industry
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Oke, Ayodeji, Mutshaeni, Madidimalo
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji , Mutshaeni, Madidimalo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Knowledge , Mentee , Mentor , Mentoring in the professions - South Africa , Construction industry - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/218345 , uj:21761 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., Oke, A. & Mutshaeni, M. 2016. Challenges of mentoring in South African construction industry. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 8(6):183-187 , ISSN: 2220-6140
- Description: Abstract: One of the major requirements in the development and growth of an industry or organisation is the incubation of new workforce through appropriate recruitment processes, proper training and effective mentoring by experienced members. However, the process is not expected to be smooth owing to individual dispositions and attitudes, organisation interest, and avenues and opportunities for mentoring, amongst others. In this study, various challenges of mentoring encountered by mentees and mentors were examined with a view to promoting effective mentoring among professionals in the construction industry in the quest to improve their productivity and thereby enhance better performance in construction projects. Data on professionals in the built environment were collected through the administration of questionnaires using a convenient sampling technique. Personality issues that are concerned with differences in behaviours and dispositions to matters are the major challenges of mentoring in the construction industry. More so, attitudes of the mentees dictate and affect behaviours of mentors, and vice-versa. In view of this, professionals involved in mentoring should be concerned about their attitudes to each other and personal beliefs should not be a basis for judgment. Mutual respect and concern for growth and development should form the basis of mentoring relationships.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji , Mutshaeni, Madidimalo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Knowledge , Mentee , Mentor , Mentoring in the professions - South Africa , Construction industry - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/218345 , uj:21761 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., Oke, A. & Mutshaeni, M. 2016. Challenges of mentoring in South African construction industry. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 8(6):183-187 , ISSN: 2220-6140
- Description: Abstract: One of the major requirements in the development and growth of an industry or organisation is the incubation of new workforce through appropriate recruitment processes, proper training and effective mentoring by experienced members. However, the process is not expected to be smooth owing to individual dispositions and attitudes, organisation interest, and avenues and opportunities for mentoring, amongst others. In this study, various challenges of mentoring encountered by mentees and mentors were examined with a view to promoting effective mentoring among professionals in the construction industry in the quest to improve their productivity and thereby enhance better performance in construction projects. Data on professionals in the built environment were collected through the administration of questionnaires using a convenient sampling technique. Personality issues that are concerned with differences in behaviours and dispositions to matters are the major challenges of mentoring in the construction industry. More so, attitudes of the mentees dictate and affect behaviours of mentors, and vice-versa. In view of this, professionals involved in mentoring should be concerned about their attitudes to each other and personal beliefs should not be a basis for judgment. Mutual respect and concern for growth and development should form the basis of mentoring relationships.
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Premature project closure in construction projects : a case study of South Africa
- Authors: Mutshaeni, Madidimalo
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry - Planning , Construction industry - Management , Project management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/262650 , uj:27731
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Abstract: The construction industry is complex and highly competitive. All construction projects are controlled by a specific scope of work, budget and schedule. The scopes of works make every project unique due to their complexity and the use of different documentation. The budget, on the other hand, is important as financial resources are never unlimited. The project schedule entails the expected duration of the project. Although all projects, regardless of complexity, have a documented start and end date, not all projects start and end well. Projects may close prematurely if objectives are met before the anticipated time. Most prematurely closed projects close because objectives cannot be met. This study examines the causes of premature project closure; impact of premature project closure; project ending competencies; responsibilities of parties involved in a project and how to avoid premature project closure. This study was conducted by means of primary and secondary data collection methods. Literature was collected as secondary data. Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire which was distributed to construction professionals. One hundred and ten (110) questionnaires were distributed; however, only 82 were received back and deemed usable, thus representing a 77% response rate. Data were collected online through google forms. Data was analysed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22) software. Frequency tables were drawn from the output, and factor analysis was also conducted where applicable. Data was presented in tables and graphs. Findings revealed that allocation of resources, labour, conflict management, availability of materials, professionalism between consultants and contractors and vehicle-related accidents were the major causes of premature project closure. Moreover, the study also revealed the following: ability to manage and maintain relationships, compilation of project progress documentation, effective teamwork, ability to exchange quality information and respect between stakeholders as characteristics that should be possessed by effective team members. Furthermore, the study revealed the impact on premature project closure as: change in a client’s reputation, trust being affected, marginalization of population, loss of economic value of the affected area and loss of potential investors. Competencies which are required to successfully complete a project were identified as follows: innovative thinking, skills, dependability, ability to deal with emotions and confidence. Lastly, the results revealed methods which can be taken to prevent premature project closure as follows: ensuring the right amount of resources, using verified and...
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- Authors: Mutshaeni, Madidimalo
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry - Planning , Construction industry - Management , Project management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/262650 , uj:27731
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Abstract: The construction industry is complex and highly competitive. All construction projects are controlled by a specific scope of work, budget and schedule. The scopes of works make every project unique due to their complexity and the use of different documentation. The budget, on the other hand, is important as financial resources are never unlimited. The project schedule entails the expected duration of the project. Although all projects, regardless of complexity, have a documented start and end date, not all projects start and end well. Projects may close prematurely if objectives are met before the anticipated time. Most prematurely closed projects close because objectives cannot be met. This study examines the causes of premature project closure; impact of premature project closure; project ending competencies; responsibilities of parties involved in a project and how to avoid premature project closure. This study was conducted by means of primary and secondary data collection methods. Literature was collected as secondary data. Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire which was distributed to construction professionals. One hundred and ten (110) questionnaires were distributed; however, only 82 were received back and deemed usable, thus representing a 77% response rate. Data were collected online through google forms. Data was analysed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22) software. Frequency tables were drawn from the output, and factor analysis was also conducted where applicable. Data was presented in tables and graphs. Findings revealed that allocation of resources, labour, conflict management, availability of materials, professionalism between consultants and contractors and vehicle-related accidents were the major causes of premature project closure. Moreover, the study also revealed the following: ability to manage and maintain relationships, compilation of project progress documentation, effective teamwork, ability to exchange quality information and respect between stakeholders as characteristics that should be possessed by effective team members. Furthermore, the study revealed the impact on premature project closure as: change in a client’s reputation, trust being affected, marginalization of population, loss of economic value of the affected area and loss of potential investors. Competencies which are required to successfully complete a project were identified as follows: innovative thinking, skills, dependability, ability to deal with emotions and confidence. Lastly, the results revealed methods which can be taken to prevent premature project closure as follows: ensuring the right amount of resources, using verified and...
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