Analysis of Management Functions at BGC Construction (ENS5543)

This presentation provides an in-depth analysis of the management functions within BGC Construction. It begins with an introduction outlining the focus on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The presentation details the company's background, including its establishment in 1994 and significant annual turnover. Survey results highlight cross-cultural policies and industry best practices, with examples of projects undertaken. The presentation identifies the company's strengths, such as cultural diversity and a diversified working field, while also pointing out weaknesses like managing a large workforce and cultural issues. Recommendations include frequent staff training, programs to promote team spirit, and regular team meetings. References to relevant research papers are also included to support the analysis of the company's project management strategies.

P R O J E C T
M A N AG E M E N T:
A S S E S S M E N T 3

INTRODUCTION
• This presentation has focused on management functions of BGC
Construction Company.
• A survey has been done in order to identify several ways by which BGC has
been following these four management functions.
• Strengths and Weaknesses of BGC Construction based on the survey has
been mentioned in the presentation.

PRACTICE PRINCIPLES FOR
THE MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS
• For the purpose of planning, organizing,
leading and controlling the principles that
needs to be adhered to by the organization are:
1. Focusing on the vision as well as the mission
of the organization.
2. Aligning to the business objectives.

STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES OF THE FIRM
• Strength- The decisions taken by the supervisor
are communicated to the staffs most of the
time.
• Weakness- The management is not effective at
controlling operations.

RECOMMENDATIONS
•Frequent training of the staffs.
•Programs to inculcate team spirit.
•Team meetings on a regular basis.

BACKGROUND OF BGC
CONSTRUCTION
• BGC Construction has been established in 1994.
• It has a group turnover of more than $3 billion per annum with 3500
employees.
• The Company has been able to create new benchmarks in the Western
Australian building industry by its ability of providing highest quality of
products, design and services.

SURVEY RESULTS
Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Male 32 64 % 50
Female 18 36 % 50

Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Below 20 years 5 10 % 50
21-30 years 8 16 % 50
31-40 years 17 34 % 50
41-50 years 15 30 % 50
Above 51 years 5 10 % 50
Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
0-2 years 9 18 % 50
3-5 years 6 12 % 50
6-8 years 17 34 % 50
9-11 years 12 24 % 50
Above 12 years 6 12 % 50

Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Site Engineer 9 18 % 50
Product
Manager
12 24 % 50
Designer 11 22 % 50
Planner 10 20 % 50
Manager 8 16 % 50
Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Strongly
Satisfied
5 10 % 50
Satisfied 9 18 % 50
Neutral 18 36 % 50
Dissatisfied 10 20 % 50
Strongly
Dissatisfied
8 16 % 50

Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Extremely
Comfortable
5 10 % 50
Very
Comfortable
13 26 % 50
Somewhat
Comfortable
16 32 % 50
Not so
Comfortable
10 20 % 50
Not at all
Comfortable
6 12 % 50
Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Much More 7 14 % 50
More 9 18 % 50
Same Amount 12 24 % 50
Less 11 22 % 50
Much less 11 22 % 50

Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Extremely
Clearly
7 14 % 50
Very Clearly 11 22 % 50
Somewhat
Clearly
15 30 % 50
Not so
Clearly
8 16 % 50
Not all
Clearly
9 18 % 50Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Extremely
Clearly
7 14 % 50
Very Clearly 14 28 % 50
Somewhat
Clearly
9 18 % 50
Not so
Clearly
11 22 % 50

Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Always 7 14 % 50
Most of the
Time
15 30 % 50
About half of
the time
11 22 % 50
Once in a while 12 24 % 50
Never 5 10 % 50
Options Responses Responses % Total
respondents
Always 6 12 % 50
Most of the
Time
11 22 % 50
About half of
the time
17 34 % 50
Once in a while 10 20 % 50
Never 6 12 % 50