Analyze the leadership qualities required in the construction

Running head: ANALYZE THE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES REQUIRED IN THE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Analyze the leadership qualities required in the construction project
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Table of Contents
Table of Figures...............................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................8
1.1 Background............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Problem Statement...............................................................................................................10
1.3 Research aim and objectives................................................................................................10
1.4 Research questions...............................................................................................................10
1.5 Hypothesis...........................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Literature Review.........................................................................................................12
2.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................12
2.2 Importance of leadership qualities in the construction industry..........................................12
2.3 Importance of leadership skills contribute to the construction project success...................16
2.4 Leadership theories used in the construction project...........................................................21
2.5 Demonstrate use of leadership skills required to deal with construction problems............26
2.6 Role of leaders as a project manager in construction projects.............................................29
Chapter 3: Research Methodology................................................................................................35

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3.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................35
3.2 Method Outline....................................................................................................................35
3.3 Research Philosophy............................................................................................................36
3.3.1 Justification for selection of the chosen Philosophy.....................................................37
3.4 Research Approach..............................................................................................................37
3.4.1 Justification for selection of the chosen Approach.......................................................37
3.5 Research Design..................................................................................................................38
3.5.1 Justification for selection of the chosen Design...........................................................38
3.6 Data collection method........................................................................................................39
3.6.1 Data sources: Primary and secondary...........................................................................39
3.6.2 Data techniques: Qualitative and Quantitative.............................................................40
3.7 Population and sample.........................................................................................................40
3.7.1 Sampling Technique.....................................................................................................40
3.7.2 Sample size...................................................................................................................41
3.8 Ethical considerations..........................................................................................................41
3.9 Research limitations.............................................................................................................42
3.10 Time Horizons...................................................................................................................43

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3.11 Summary............................................................................................................................44
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Discussion......................................................................................45
4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................45
4.2 Quantitative Data Analysis..................................................................................................45
4.3 Regression Analysis.............................................................................................................74
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations..............................................................................82
5.1 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................82
5.2 Linking with research objectives.........................................................................................82
5.3 Recommendations................................................................................................................83
5.4 Implication of the research study.........................................................................................84
5.5 Further research scope.........................................................................................................84
References......................................................................................................................................85
Appendix........................................................................................................................................94
Survey Questionnaires...............................................................................................................94

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Table of Figures
Figure 4.1: Gender.........................................................................................................................46
Figure 4.2: Age group....................................................................................................................48
Figure 4.3: Engaged in current job................................................................................................49
Figure 4.4: Leader communicates client’s expectations................................................................50
Figure 4.5: Leader effectively communicate information.............................................................52
Figure 4.6: Project leader handles disagreements professionally..................................................54
Figure 4.7: Project leader creates trusting as well as open working environment........................55
Figure 4.8: Project leader responsive to ideas and suggestions.....................................................57
Figure 4.9: Project leader have expertise and ability to help team................................................58
Figure 4.10: Manager takes interest in the professional development..........................................60
Figure 4.11: Leader clearly communicates construction project changes in company policies....62
Figure 4.12: Leader assigns reasonable work with proper deadlines............................................63
Figure 4.13: Leader exhibits professional behaviour as well as promotes stronger values among
the project team..............................................................................................................................64
Figure 4.14: Leader values as well as promotes diversity on the team members..........................66
Figure 4.15: Employee wants to be part of decision making process...........................................67

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Figure 4.16: Providing guidance without pressure is important to become a good leader............69
Figure 4.17: Leader should permit subordinates to appraise own work........................................70
Figure 4.18: Leader should provide employees completed freedom to solve problems in their
own................................................................................................................................................72
Figure 4.19: Effective leaders provide clarification of procedures...............................................73

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Table of Tables
Table 4.1: Gender..........................................................................................................................46
Table 4.2: Age group.....................................................................................................................47
Table 4.3: Engaged in current job..................................................................................................49
Table 4.4: Leader communicates client’s expectations.................................................................50
Table 4.5: Leader effectively communicate information..............................................................52
Table 4.6: Project leader handles disagreements professionally...................................................53
Table 4.7: Project leader creates trusting as well as open working environment..........................55
Table 4.8: Project leader responsive to ideas and suggestions......................................................57
Table 4.9: Project leader have expertise and ability to help team.................................................58
Table 4.10: Manager takes interest in the professional development............................................60
Table 4.11: Leader clearly communicates construction project changes in company policies.....61
Table 4.12: Leader assigns reasonable work with proper deadlines.............................................63
Table 4.13: Leader exhibits professional behaviour as well as promotes stronger values among
the project team..............................................................................................................................64
Table 4.14: Leader values as well as promotes diversity on the team members...........................66
Table 4.15: Employee wants to be part of decision making process.............................................67

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Table 4.16: Providing guidance without pressure is important to become a good leader.............69
Table 4.17: Leader should permit subordinates to appraise own work.........................................70
Table 4.18: Leader should provide employees completed freedom to solve problems in their own
.......................................................................................................................................................72
Table 4.19: Effective leaders provide clarification of procedures.................................................73
Table 4.20: Summary output, ANOVA and coefficient table of regression analysis conducted for
hypothesis 1...................................................................................................................................77
Table 4.21: Summary output of regression analysis conducted for hypothesis 2.........................81