CMA442: MANAGING PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION

About This Course

It is acknowledged that the human management process is a crucial component of the construction process. The most recent management theories and applications are covered in this course. The history of management, many facets of human behaviour, and the significance of human elements in management are all taught to students. There will be discussion of a number of management theories, principles, traditional to current applications, and future developments.

Topics In This Course

1. Introduction to Management Theories

1.1) The evolution of management thought

1.2) Influence of ethnic culture and characteristics of construction industry on management practice and theories

2. Organizational Behavior

2.1) Structure and culture of organization

2.2) Influences on power and decision making

3. Foundations of Individual Behavior

3.1) Psychology

3.2) Personality theory

3.3) Ability

3.4) Learning

3.5) Perception

3.6) Attributions

3.7) Work and ethical values

3.8) Attitudes

4. Motivation

4.1) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation theories

4.2) Theories of motivation

4.3) Job satisfaction

5. Foundation of Group Behavior

5.1) Groups and teams

5.2) Commitment and Performance

5.3) Group development

5.4) Group members’ contribution, norms and roles

5.5) Communication

5.6) Conflict solving

5.7) Negotiation

5.8) Hawthorne Effect on groups

6. Leadership Theories

6.1) Leadership styles

6.2) Relationship between leaders and teams

7. Power and Politics

7.1) Contrasting leadership and power

7.2) Authority

7.3) The importance of politics

7.4) Delegation and accountability