The Role of Interpersonal Conflict as a Cause of Work-Related Stress in Construction Managers in Ireland

Authors

Patrick J. Bruce, Technological University DublinFollow
Victor Hrymak, Technological University DublinFollow
Carol M. Bruce Dr, Technological University DublinFollow
Joseph Byrne, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Article

Disciplines

2.1 CIVIL ENGINEERING, Construction engineering, Industrial relations

Publication Details

https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/CI-06-2023-0147/full/html

doi:10.1108/CI-06-2023-0147

Abstract

Construction is a project-driven industry that places a high premium on product delivery on time, within budget and to required standards. Modern construction projects have become more complex in nature, the complex relational and lengthy process of designing and building makes construction a process in which conflict is virtually ensured (Jaffar et al., 2011; Wang et al., 2023). These characteristics of the industry contribute to workplace stress. Therefore, it is not surprising that research has confirmed a strong presence of workplace stress within the industry, (Lingard and Francis, 2004; Vaux and Dority, 2020). Many construction managers experience excessive levels of workplace stress, and this can lead to psychological, physiological and sociological effects on employees (Leung et al., 2011).

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2023-0147

Recommended Citation

Bruce, Patrick J.; Hrymak, Victor; Bruce, Carol M. Dr; and Byrne, Joseph, "The Role of Interpersonal Conflict as a Cause of Work-Related Stress in Construction Managers in Ireland" (2024). Articles. 544.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/schfsehart/544

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