Topic

The Management of Construction Enterprises

Instructions

Describe, discuss and critically evaluate the proposition that main contractors
are more transactional than transformational. Illustrate your argument
regarding the opportunities and constraints for the implementation of one type
of transformational capability (e.g. relationship management, knowledge
management, group emotional intelligence) in main contractor organizations as
a project-based firm. Further, evaluate whether the main contractor has a

major role in the market long term.

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The dynamics of business culture have resulted in a rampant adoption of empowerment strategies and flat organizational structures. In order to enhance operational flexibility, organizations in the industry adopt some new structures such as collaborations, networks, federalists, virtual and shamrock organizations (Abdulkarim and Omran, 2017, p. 68). The authors observe that the mainstream standard of terms in the construction industry is project-oriented, conventional, and technology in nature. As such, leaders in such organizations need to adopt appropriate ingenuities to create a more flexible environment in their organizations. The task lying ahead, therefore, is to develop adequate capabilities to deal with these issues.

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