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The International Journal Of Management

THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT

Study on the Impact of

Human Resource Management Practices in Construction Industry
B. Vijay Antony Raj
II Year M.E., (CEM), Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, India
P. S. Kothai
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, India

Abstract:
The process of attracting, developing and maintaining a talented and energetic workforce to support organizational mission,
objectives and strategies is the ultimate aim of human resource management. HRM is the process of finding out what people
want from their work, what an organization wants from its employees, and then matching these two sets of needs. The purpose
of this research is to improve management strategies, decrease the mismatch between required and available skilled labor
and to discuss the consequences of ignoring the interests of craftsmen. Perhaps most important, the consultants can provide
the supervisor and crew with the training that will yield the greatest productivity improvements. Productivity is a serious
issue for the construction industry, which because of its large size has a dramatic impact on the economy. Productivity
remains an intriguing subject and a dominant issue in the construction sector, promising cost savings and efficient usage of
resources. This project is done in the identification of factors irrespective to labor. Based on those factors a questionnaire
has been prepared in labor's point of view. In this thesis , questionnaire survey has been conducted with various companies
among 50 labors and using SPSS software their response have been extracted for studying the impact of human resource
management practices on productivity and financial performance in the construction industry and appropriate solution was
given for all impacts.
Key words: Human resource management, Labors, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Response, Analysis

Introduction
1. General
Human Resource Management or HRM is the process of managing people in a company/firm as well as managing the existing
interpersonal relationships. These two processes are key in the success and growth of a business. Human resource management is
the management process of an organization's workforce, or human resources. It is responsible for the attraction, selection, training,
assessment, and rewarding of employees, while also overseeing organizational leadership and culture and ensuring compliance
with employment and labor laws. HR now focuses on strategic initiatives like mergers and acquisitions, talent management,
succession planning, industrial and labor relations, and diversity and inclusion. In startup companies, HR's duties may be
performed by trained professionals. In larger companies, an entire functional group is typically dedicated to the discipline, with
staff specializing in various HR tasks and functional leadership engaging in strategic decision making across the business. The
ultimate focus of HRM is the people within an organization. Regular planning, monitoring and evaluation are important for the
success of HRM. Successful implementation ensures that all employees know their role, career path and also feel part of an
organization which is able to manage and reconcile their expectations as well as those of the organization and its objectives.
The primary objective of this research is to study the impact of human resource management practices among construction
laborers and to identify the current scenario followed in human resource management in Civil Engineering field and finally
analyzing the factors affecting human resource management system in the construction industry.

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1.1. Need For Human Resource Management
To improve the quality of human resource management practices.
To decrease the total cost and duration of the project.
To eliminate unnecessary labor cost involved in the construction
1.2. Objective
To study the impact of human resource management among construction laborers.
To identify the current scenario followed in human resource management in Civil Engineering field.
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Methodology Adopted

Figure 1
2.2. Factors Identification
There are some factors which influence HRM at a greater level. These factors were identified based on personal analysis and
literature study. Personal analyses of construction project managers were done.
2.3. Factors Irrespective To Labours
Physical Factors
Site congestion factor will never enable the labor to do work in a comfortable manner and overtime work will not give
good productivity in any job. In most of the cases design complexity will affect the speed of work.
Economic Factors
On time payment should be done right at the time when the work is accomplished. Discontinuity of work schedule will
affect labors financial status and sufficient amount of pay should be given to labor.
Psychological Factors
Psychological factors deals will many parameters. In civil Engineering point of view , In recent years the cultural
difference is making the worker to work uncomfortably and work satisfaction with respect to job is very much
necessary.
Organizational Factors
Quality of work is good/maintained infirm. Sufficient Crew size should be provided by the firm for accomplishing the
task. Accommodation and food should be maintained in a better manner by the top manager.
Environmental Factors
It is very clear to mention that climatic condition will affect the working performance but the firm is the primarily
responsible for resolving HVAC problems to labor. The project manager and the site supervisor should always maintain
the site condition in a good manner.

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Design Factors
Innovative design methodology creates discomfort in the work but proper training approach will eradicate this problem.
It is must say that violation of code practices by the firm should be totally abolished only the design problems wont
occur.
Material Factors
It is necessary to supply quality materials by the firm at any cost but in some cases desolate materials are used in small
scale firms. Another serious problem is the co-workers are mishandling the materials due to lack of training.
Equipment Factors
Usage of mechanical equipments for an prolonged period of time is still found in most of the firms and due to this factor
equipment malfunctioning will take place oftenly.It is necessary to have proper maintenance of equipment and proper
training for operating equipments to the labors.
Project Factors
Sufficient men and materials are not found in some working site due to this factor the time period for accomplishing a
work is delayed. A good transportation facility should be provided by the firm to the labors.
External Factors
Political / Governmental problems often aroused in some firms and due to this work schedule is disturbed .In small scale
firms, resources are managed in an improper manner whereas in partnership based firms contractual conflicts are found.

3. Data Collection And Analysis

3.1. General
Various datas have been collected for designing the questionnaire. A translated questionnaire in Tamil language has been
prepared, for the labors for convenient purpose.
3.2. Questionnaire Design
The design of questionnaire was done based on the analysis made in various literatures reviews. The design of questionnaire was
done based on the factors to be considered irrespective to labours.
3.3. Questionnaire Survey
The prepared Questionnaire on human resource management in Construction industry is distributed to 50 labors and their response
have been extracted Responses from all three levels (large scale, medium scale and small scale) of companies are equally
distributed.
3.4. Data Collection
The answered questionnaires were collected and the answers were ranked in order to obtain statistical data from the theoretical
options. Ranking should be based on scale type. As five point scale was adopted, rank 1 represents the strongly disagree factor and
rank 5 represents the strongly agree. In our case neutral point is suggested as rank 3. The neutral point represents neither positive
nor negative condition, the frequency of respondents, that is, for every factor respondents view may vary. The variation in views
can be obtained through the answers from questionnaire survey.
3.5. Data Analysis Using Statistical Tool
SPSS Statistics is a software package used for statistical analysis. Long produced by SPSS Inc., it was acquired by IBM in 2009,
and current versions are officially named IBM SPSS Statistics. Companion products in the same family are used for survey
authoring and deployment (IBM SPSS Data Collection), data mining (IBM SPSS Modeler), text analytics, and collaboration and
deployment (batch and automated scoring services).
SPSS is among the most widely used programs for statistical analysis in social science. It is used by market researchers, health
researchers, survey companies, government, education researchers, marketing organizations, and others. The original SPSS
manual (Nie, Bent & Hull, 1970) has been described as one of "sociology's most influential books" for allowing ordinary
researchers to do their own statistical analysis.
4. Results And Discussion
SPSS 17, a statistical tool is used to analyze the obtained data from Questionnaire. The values should be labeled in variable view
of SPSS and the obtained data should be filled in data view. Here, column values represent each factor considered and row values
represent data from each questionnaire.
4.1. Frequency Of Response

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PARAMETER
< 18 YEARS
18-30 YEARS
30-40 YEARS
>40 YEARS
TOTAL
< 8 HOURS
8 - 10 HOURS
10-12 HOURS
TOTAL

1.0 Age Factor

FREQUENCY PERCENT
VALID PERCENT
1
2.0
2.0
15
30.0
30.0
21
42.0
42.0
13
26.0
26.0
50
100.0
100.0
2.0 Average Working Hours/Day
3
6.0
6.0
46
92.0
92.0
1
2.0
2.0
50
100.0
100.0
3.0 Average Working Hours You Can Do / Day
22.0
16.0
38.0
24.0

CUMULATIVE PERCENT
2.0
32.0
74.0
100.0
-

22.0
16.0
38.0
24.0

6.0
98.0
100.0
-

< 8 HOURS
8-10 HOURS
10-12 HOURS
12-16 HOURS

11
8
19
12

22.0
38.0
76.0
100.0

TOTAL

50

DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE

10
5
20
13

20.0
10.0
40.0
26.0

20.0
10.0
40.0
26.0

24.0
34.0
74.0
100.0

TOTAL

50

100.0

100.0

100.0
100.0
Physical Factors
4.0 Site Congestion Factor Enables Labors To Do Work In Uncomfortable Manner.
STRONGLY
2
4.0
4.0
4.0
DISAGREE

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

5.0 Over Time Work Will Not Give Good Productivity In An Job
2
4.0
4.0
16
4
17
11

32.0
8.0
34.0
22.0

32.0
8.0
34.0
22.0

50
100.0
100.0
6.0 Design Complexity Will Affect The Speed Of Work
3
6.0
6.0

4.0
36.0
44.0
78.0
100.0
6.0

11

22.0

22.0

28.0

20
11
5
50

40.0
22.0
10.0
100.0

40.0
22.0
10.0
100.0

68.0
90.0
100.0
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Economic Factors
7.0 Incentive/Financial Rewards Are Provided By The Firm In A Better Manner.
STRONGLY
4
8.0
8.0
8.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
7
14.0
14.0
22.0
NEUTRAL
20
40.0
40.0
62.0
AGREE
16
32.0
32.0
94.0
STRONGLY AGREE
3
6.0
6.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
8.0 On Time Payment Is Done Right At The Time When The Work Is Accomplished.
STRONGLY
3
6.0
6.0
6.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
7
14.0
14.0
NEUTRAL
19
38.0
38.0
AGREE
14
28.0
28.0
STRONGLY AGREE
7
14.0
14.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
9.0 Discontinuity Of Work Schedule Is Affecting Your Financial Status
STRONGLY
6
12.0
12.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
8
16.0
16.0
NEUTRAL
17
34.0
34.0
AGREE
12
24.0
24.0
STRONGLY AGREE
7
14.0
14.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
10.0 Amount Of Pay Is Enough For Your Job
STRONGLY
3
6.0
6.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
6
12.0
12.0
NEUTRAL
22
44.0
44.0
AGREE
11
22.0
22.0
STRONGLY AGREE
8
16.0
16.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0

20.0
58.0
86.0
100.0
12.0
28.0
62.0
86.0
100.0
6.0
18.0
62.0
84.0
100.0
-

PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
11.0 CULTURAL DIFFERENCE IS MAKING YOU TO WORK UNCOMFORTABLY.

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE

12.0

12.0

12.0

8
17
15

16.0
34.0
30.0

16.0
34.0
30.0

28.0
62.0
92.0

STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

4
50

8.0
100.0

8.0
100.0

100.0
-

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DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

12.0 WORK SATISFACTION IS GOOD IN YOUR JOB

8
16.0
16.0
26
52.0
52.0
10
20.0
20.0
6
12.0
12.0
50
100.0
100.0
13.0 Firm Is Allowing Workers To Take Part In Decision Making
2
4.0
4.0
12
23
11
2
50

24.0
24.0
46.0
46.0
22.0
22.0
4.0
4.0
100.0
100.0
Organizational Factors
14.0 Quality Of Work Is Good/Maintained In Your Firm
4
8.0
8.0
7
18
12
9
50

14.0
36.0
24.0
18.0
100.0

14.0
36.0
24.0
18.0
100.0

15.0 FIRM IS PROVIDING SYSTEMATIC FLOW OF WORK

2
4.0
4.0
9
24
11
4
50

18.0
48.0
22.0
8.0
100.0

18.0
48.0
22.0
8.0
100.0

16.0
68.0
88.0
100.0
4.0
28.0
74.0
96.0
100.0
-

8.0
22.0
58.0
82.0
100.0
-

4.0
22.0
70.0
92.0
100.0
-

16.0 CREW SIZE IS ENOUGH FOR ACCOMPLISHING THE TASK GIVEN TO YOU.
STRONGLY
6
12.0
12.0
12.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
12
24.0
24.0
36.0
NEUTRAL
16
32.0
32.0
68.0
AGREE
11
22.0
22.0
90.0
STRONGLY AGREE
5
10.0
10.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
17.0 Accommodation And Food Is Good In Your Firm
STRONGLY
3
6.0
6.0
6.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
6
12.0
12.0
18.0
NEUTRAL
26
52.0
52.0
70.0
AGREE
9
18.0
18.0
88.0
STRONGLY AGREE
6
12.0
12.0
100.0

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TOTAL

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

50

100.0
100.0
Environmental Factors
18.0 Climatic Condition Will Affect Your Working Performance
2
4.0
4.0
17
7
18
6
50

34.0
14.0
36.0
12.0
100.0

34.0
14.0
36.0
12.0
100.0

4.0
38.0
52.0
88.0
100.0
-

19.0 FIRM IS RESOLVING HVAC PROBLEMS TO LABORS

4
8.0
8.0

STRONGLY
8.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
18
36.0
36.0
44.0
NEUTRAL
15
30.0
30.0
74.0
AGREE
9
18.0
18.0
92.0
STRONGLY AGREE
4
8.0
8.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
20.0 Site Condition Is Always Maintained By The Firm In A Better Manner
STRONGLY
7
14.0
14.0
14.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

13
18
11
1
50

26.0
26.0
40.0
36.0
36.0
76.0
22.0
22.0
98.0
2.0
2.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Design Factors
21.0 Innovative Design Methodology Creates You Discomfort In Your Work
STRONGLY
4
8.0
8.0
8.0
DISAGREE

DISAGREE
8
16.0
16.0
NEUTRAL
8
16.0
16.0
AGREE
22
44.0
44.0
STRONGLY AGREE
8
16.0
16.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
22.0 Constructional Errors/Faults Are Commonly Done By Labors
STRONGLY
2
4.0
4.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
4
8.0
8.0
NEUTRAL
36
72.0
72.0
AGREE
7
14.0
14.0
STRONGLY AGREE
1
2.0
2.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0

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40.0
84.0
100.0
4.0
12.0
84.0
98.0
100.0
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STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

STRONGLY
DISAGREE

23.0 Violation Of Code Practices Is Done In Your Firm

1
2.0
2.0
3
23
15
8
50

6.0
46.0
30.0
16.0
100.0

6.0
46.0
30.0
16.0
100.0

Material Factors
24.0 Quality Materials Are Provided To You By The Firm
1
2.0
2.0

2.0
8.0
54.0
84.0
100.0
-

2.0

DISAGREE
6
12.0
12.0
14.0
NEUTRAL
16
32.0
32.0
46.0
AGREE
20
40.0
40.0
86.0
STRONGLY AGREE
7
14.0
14.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
25.0 In Some Cases Desolate Materials Are Used In Your Construction Site
STRONGLY
2
4.0
4.0
4.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
12
24.0
24.0
28.0
NEUTRAL
14
28.0
28.0
56.0
AGREE
13
26.0
26.0
82.0
STRONGLY AGREE
9
18.0
18.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
26.0 Co-Workers Are Mishandling The Materials Due To Lack Of Training
STRONGLY
3
6.0
6.0
6.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
7
14.0
14.0
20.0
NEUTRAL
10
20.0
20.0
40.0
AGREE
17
34.0
34.0
74.0
STRONGLY AGREE
13
26.0
26.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
Equipment Factors
27.0 In Firm, For A Prolonged Period Of Time Mechanical Equipments Are Used Without Rest.
STRONGLY
2
4.0
4.0
4.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
8
16.0
16.0
20.0
NEUTRAL
19
38.0
38.0
58.0
AGREE
8
16.0
16.0
74.0
STRONGLY AGREE
13
26.0
26.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
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28.0 Equipment Malfunctioning Takes Place Often In Your Site
STRONGLY
DISAGREE

6.0

6.0

6.0

DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE

15
9
16
7

30.0
18.0
32.0
14.0

30.0
18.0
32.0
14.0

36.0
54.0
86.0
100.0

TOTAL

50
100.0
100.0
29.0 Poor Maintenance Of Equipment Is Done In Your Firm
4
8.0
8.0

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

8.0

10.0

10.0

18.0

22
13
6
50

44.0
26.0
12.0
100.0

44.0
26.0
12.0
100.0

62.0
88.0
100.0
-

30.0 Firm Provides You Training For Operating Equipments

2
4.0
4.0

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

4.0

9
34

18.0
68.0

18.0
68.0

22.0
90.0

3
2
50

6.0
4.0
100.0

6.0
4.0
100.0

96.0
100.0
-

PROJECT FACTORS
31.0 ENOUGH MEN AND MATERIALS ARE FOUND IN YOUR SITE.
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE

2.0

2.0

2.0

6
20
19

12.0
40.0
38.0

12.0
40.0
38.0

14.0
54.0
92.0

STRONGLY AGREE
4
8.0
8.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
32.0 Time Period Of Performing/Accomplishing A Work Is Given In An Optimum Manner By The Firm.
STRONGLY
3
6.0
6.0
6.0
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
13
26.0
26.0
32.0
NEUTRAL
19
38.0
38.0
70.0
AGREE
11
22.0
22.0
92.0
STRONGLY AGREE
4
8.0
8.0
100.0
TOTAL
50
100.0
100.0
33.0 Firm Provides You Good Transportation Facility
DISAGREE
9
18.0
18.0
18.0
NEUTRAL
20
40.0
40.0
58.0
AGREE

19

38.0

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STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
TOTAL

4.0
4.0
100.0
100.0
External Factor
34.0 Political / Governmental Problems Often Arise In Your Site.
5
10.0
10.0

100.0
-

3
6.0
6.0
34
68.0
68.0
8
16.0
16.0
50
100.0
100.0
35.0 Resources Are Managed In An Improper Manner By The Firm.
3
6.0
6.0

16.0
84.0
100.0
-

7
14.0
14.0
8
16.0
16.0
23
46.0
46.0
9
18.0
18.0
50
100.0
100.0
36.0 Contractual Conflicts Are Found In Your Working Site
5
10.0
10.0

20.0
36.0
82.0
100.0
-

STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
TOTAL
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
DISAGREE
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE

2
50

9
13
13
10

18.0
26.0
26.0
20.0

18.0
26.0
26.0
20.0

10.0

6.0

10.0
28.0
54.0
80.0
100.0

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5. Conclusion and Recommendations

From the response attained from various labors in many construction sites, the following are some of the inferences made from the
obtained results which possess >50% impacts.
66 % of the people fairly agree that site congestion is creating them to work uncomfortably and 24 % of people
disagreeing this statement but 10% of people gave a neutral answer for this factor. However this explains that site
congestion will reduce the productivity of a labour in high range.
56 % of the people fairly agree that that over time work will not give good productivity in their job and 36 % of people
disagrees this particular statement but 8 % of the people answers neutrally for this statement. However work has to be
allotted based on the performance level of the worker.
52 % of people neutrally answers that they possess good satisfaction in their work and 32 % of people agrees this
statement but 16 % of people states that they didnt get work satisfaction in their job. So, the proper job satisfactory
method has to be handled by the firm in such cases.
54% of people agree that their firm is providing quality materials for construction, 32% of people answers neutrally to
this statement and the balance 14% of people disagree this statement. Thus it is the primary duty of all firms to provide
good quality materials for construction.
60% of the people agrees that their co-workers are mishandling materials due to lack of training and 20% of people
answers neutrally to this statement but the balance 20% of people disagrees this statement.Thus,sufficient training is
essential to labours for handling materials in an proper manner.
64% of people agree that in their firm resources are managed in an improper manner and 20% of people disagree with
this statement and the balance 16% of people answers neutrally. Thus, the project manager is primarily responsible for
managing resources in a proper way.
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