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Using System Dynamics to Support Strategic Digitalization Decisions
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Although digitalization has become a prospect that is counted on for many problems in the construction industry, there have been limited attempts at exploring decision-making processes in construction firms concerning the ...
Strategic Perspective of Turkish Construction Companies
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Whether extensively planned or not, all companies have a strategic perspective which is analogous to the personality of an individual. However, a clear strategic perspective is a must to achieve strategic integration that ...
Neural Network Model to Support International Market Entry Decisions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Bidding for international construction projects is a critical decision for companies that aim to position themselves in the global construction market. Determination of attractive projects and markets where the competitive ...
Using Analytic Network Process to Predict the Performance of International Construction Joint Ventures
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Strategic collaborations such as joint ventures (JVs) have become an important way of exploiting business opportunities for construction companies. However, such entities are difficult to manage due to their composite ...
Closure to “Using Analytic Network Process to Predict the Performance of International Construction Joint Ventures” by Beliz Ozorhon, Irem Dikmen, and M. Talat Birgonul
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Multiagent System to Simulate Risk-Allocation and Cost-Sharing Processes in Construction Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Multiagent systems (MASs) consist of several autonomous entities, called agents, that interact with each other to either fulfill their own interests (competition) or reach a common goal (cooperation). In MASs, negotiation ...
Case-Based Reasoning Model for International Market Selection
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: To increase the quality of decision making in construction companies, organizational memory should be enhanced and utilized effectively. Experiences of other companies should constitute an important part of organizational ...
Prediction of Organizational Effectiveness in Construction Companies
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Investigation of literature on organizational effectiveness (OE) reveals that the researchers have been in consensus for the difficulty of defining, modeling, and measuring OE, which is important for attaining high ...
Strategic Group Analysis in the Construction Industry
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The aim of strategic group analysis is to determine whether clusters of firms that have a similar strategic position exist within an industry or not. Findings of strategic group analysis may further be used to investigate ...
Identification of Risk Paths in International Construction Projects Using Structural Equation Modeling
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The major aim of this research is to demonstrate that causal relationships exist among various risk factors that necessitate identification of risk paths, rather than individual risk factors, during risk assessment of ...