Influencing Factors of Partnership Formation in Construction Industry

Abstract:

The influencing factors of partnership formation in construction industry are studied using a meta-analysis. The results show that trust, commitment, interdependence, joint problem solving, information sharing, conflict resolution and joint action are positively associated with partnership formation in construction industry.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 71-78)
• Pages: 556-559
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.556
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Xu Dong Pei
• Keywords: Construction Industry, Influence Factor, Partnership Formation

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