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http://dx.doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2020.vol7.no8.635

Disputes in Managing Projects: A Case Study of Construction Industry in Vietnam  

VO, Khoa Dang (Department of Project Management, Ho Chi Minh City Open University)
NGUYEN, Phong Thanh (Department of Project Management, Ho Chi Minh City Open University)
NGUYEN, Quyen Le Hoang Thuy To (Office of Cooperation and Research Management, Ho Chi Minh City Open University)
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The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business / v.7, no.8, 2020 , pp. 635-644 More about this Journal
Abstract
The construction industry in developing countries like Vietnam, which incorporates small and medium construction enterprises, is typically more prone to disputes and contract dispute-related lawsuits. A dispute may occur at any time in the life cycle of the project. It is sometimes solved with the intermediation of a lawyer or directly by stakeholders. Understanding the causes of disputes in a construction project not only improves the efficiency of a company but also increases the success of projects. This study was carried out using a questionnaire survey at construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City. Sample data with 117 observations were analyzed to find the disputing factors in construction projects: diversity of working style among the parties; reluctance to work; and poor teamwork. Correlation coefficient on a rank of factors between design consultant and contractor; Design consultant and project owners are positively correlated. The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) analysis identified six groups of factors in construction disputes: cooperation, technology, economics, productivity, information, and behavior. The findings are useful for enterprise practice and provide participants with an overview of sources of dispute. Thus, a more complete risk management plan can be formulated, which will accelerate project progress and improve the likelihood of success.
Keywords
Business Administration; Business Economics; Conflict Management; Project Management; Construction Enterprises;
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