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Conflict Management In Nigerian Construction Industry
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1.2 Statement of the problem
No matter how strategic you are in
attempting to resolve a difference of opinion with another person, as
long as it is framed as a conflict and viewed by at least one of you in
terms of one person being “right†and the other as “wrong†no real
progress is made in the relationship. A battle will be won, but a war
will rage on. The presence of right/wrong dynamics in a relationship
indicates a power struggle and not the process of co-creation by two
equally respected partners. Whether deciding what to have for dinner,
when and how to express shared intimacy or any other decision that
affects both partners, ultimately it is the decision making process
rather than the decision itself that speaks volumes about the quality of
consciousness being expressed in the relationship.
1.3 Significance of the study
Conflict
occurs inevitably, but preparing to deal with it in a rational,
positive manner can save you from further disruption. Conflict occurs
when people have different opinions, lack respect for each other or
simply misunderstand intentions. Resolving conflict involves
communicating effectively and reaching a compromise. Ignoring dissension
eventually takes its toll both mentally and physically. Positive
conflict resolution in a team results in better long-term team dynamics.
This
paper significantly overview the conflict resolution in construction
industry which is hoped to give clearer scenario to all project teams.
Conflict would arise due to behavioral problems such as poor
communication among project team, multicultural team problem and
reluctant to check for constructability, clarity and completeness of
project. Besides that, conflict also arises due to the factors of
contractual problem which includes delay interim payment from client,
client fails to respond in timely manner, application of extension of
time and improper project schedules. Other than that, contractor’s
quality of work, error of pricing or costing, late instructions from
architect or engineer also considered as the factors of conflict which
is due to technical problems. This paper was hoped to be a useful
reference to the project team in managing conflicts for future
construction projects.
1.4 Objectives of the study
1. To know if conflicts can be resolved in Nigerian construction industries.
2. To ascertain the relationship between conflict resolution and construction industries in Nigeria
1.5 Research questions
1. Can conflicts be resolved in Nigerian construction industries?
2. What relationship exists between conflict resolution and construction industries in Nigeria?
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