Flexibility, labour subcontracting and HRM in the construction industry in Singapore: can the system be refined?

Article Abstract:

The Singapore building industry relies heavily on the Kapala (labour subcontracting) system, which offers a cost-effective way of managing construction workers. It is argued that the system is generally bad for human resource management systems, workers, companies and the industry and should be refined. It is suggested that a modified version of the Japanese subcontracting system be used. Flexible labour subcontracting and HRM management in a major Singapore construction company are analysed.

Research, Usage, Management research, Subcontracting, Industrialized building, Industrialized construction

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The State, skill formation and productivity enhancement in the construction industry: the case of Singapore

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates the links between productivity improvement and skill formation in Singapore's construction industry. A critical examination of the main features of Ashton and Sung's New East Asian Skill Formation Model is included.

Management, Industrial productivity

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Human resource development of professionals in an emerging economy: the case of the Tanzanian construction industry

Article Abstract:

A study on the construction industry in Tanzania, and examining the extent to which the human resource development for professionals are neglected in the developing countries, is presented.

Construction, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Engineering Services, Personnel administration, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, Developing Countries, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, EX. BUILDING, Tanzania, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Company personnel management, Employee development

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