Modelling Sustainable Construction Workplace Management Practice and Job Satisfaction in Construction Firms in Lagos State

Amusan, L. M. and Fagbenle, Olabosipo I. and Mosaku, T. O. and Ayo, C. K. and Owolabi, J. D and Omuh, I. O. and Tunji-Olayeni, P .F and Ogunde, Ayodeji and Peter, Nkolika Joy (2014) Modelling Sustainable Construction Workplace Management Practice and Job Satisfaction in Construction Firms in Lagos State. In: IBIMA Conference, 13-14 May 2014, in Valencia, Spain.

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Abstract

Importance of having a sustainable workforce management practice in construction firms cannot be overemphasized, especially when primary objective of an organization is high productivity. The study presents therefore, sustainable human resources management practice that could influence job satisfaction among construction workforce. One hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires were used for the study. Random sampling technique was used in sample selection, SPSS software was utilized in data processing and analysis while results are presented in tables and charts. The study generated a regression model that could be used to recommend sustainable work force practice. The following practices were recommended as a key to good workforce management: priority in training and retraining of workforce, good remuneration system, good occupational health and safety provision among others. It is believed that a good construction workforce management practice would induce high worker's productivity

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sustainable, Management, Workforce, Practice, Satisfaction
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Mr Solomon Bayoko
Date Deposited:	05 Feb 2015 11:05
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2015 09:32
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3439

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