The work ethics of Malay construction project managers / Madinah Hussin Torrance

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The general objective of this study was to understand the nature of the work ethics of Malay construction project managers. In particular the research sought to determine a) their work values, b) how they perceive their job, c) how committed are they to their work and how ethical are they. The study was divided into three phases. In phase 1, a questionnaire survey was conducted to reveal their work values. In phase 2, participants selected from among the respondents in Phase 1 were interviewed using a modified Repertory Grid method to determine how they perceived their work. In addition, participants' commitment to their work and their ethical standards were gathered using Vignettes. In Phase 3, the results were validated through a questionnaire survey of feedback from participants' colleagues, superiors and subordinates. From the results of Phases 1, 2 and 3 it was identified that Malay construction project managers had strong Islamic values, clear work ethics and positively identifie

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