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Factors Influencing the Work Ability of Building Construction Field Managers

건축공사 현장관리자 작업능력에 영향을 미치는 요인

  • Shin, Jung-Hyun (Department of Architectural Engineering, Daegu University) ;
  • Lee, Woo-Hwan (Department of Architectural Engineering, Daegu University) ;
  • Choi, Young-Wha (Department of Architectural Engineering, Daegu University) ;
  • An, Sung-Hoon (Department of Architectural Engineering, Daegu University)
  • Received : 2013.11.04
  • Accepted : 2014.01.13
  • Published : 2014.04.20
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Abstract

The success of construction projects is heavily dependent on the work ability of the field managers who manage the execution of projects. The work ability of field managers is influenced by various elements such as job stress and individual characteristics. The purpose of this study is to reveal the factors influencing the work ability of construction field managers in Korea. Work ability is evaluated bases on the Work Ability Index(WAI) developed by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, while job stress is measured using the Korean Occupational Stress Questionnaire Short Form developed by the Korean Occupational Safety & Health Agency. The results showed that field managers under higher job stress have lower work abilities. In addition, it is revealed that exercise or religious practice have a positive influence on work ability. This study will help to increase the work ability and enable the efficient management of organization at building construction sites.

건축공사 현장에서 공사관리를 수행하는 현장관리자의 작업능력은 프로젝트의 성공여부에 많은 영향을 미친다. 따라서 본 연구는 국내 건축공사 현장관리자의 작업능력에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하는 것을 연구의 목적으로 한다. 작업능력은 작업능력지수를 통해서 측정하였으며, 직무스트레스는 한국형 직무스트레스 측정도구를 통해서 측정하였다. 현장관리자의 작업능력은 직무스트레스가 높을수록 떨어지는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 운동, 종교보유도 현장관리자의 직무능력에 긍정적 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과는 현장관리자의 작업능력을 향상시키는데 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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