Bridging the gaps for business growth among Indian construction companies
| Autor: | Kirankumar S. Momaya, Sanjay Bhattacharya, K.C. Iyer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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business.industry Business opportunity Strategic Initiative 05 social sciences 0211 other engineering and technologies Context (language use) 02 engineering and technology Management Science and Operations Research Diversification (marketing strategy) Leverage (negotiation) Sustainable business 021105 building & construction 0502 economics and business Human resources business 050203 business & management Industrial organization Civil and Structural Engineering |
| Zdroj: | Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 11:231-250 |
| ISSN: | 2044-124X |
| Popis: | PurposeSuccessful handling and delivery of projects requires commensurate growth in the business capabilities of construction companies. The current scenario of exponential infrastructure boom in India necessitates scaling up to meet the challenges of competitiveness. The objectives of this study are to (1) identify the enablers of sustainable business growth among Indian construction companies, (2) identify gaps in the deployment of the enablers in comparison to competitive successful international construction companies and (3) suggest strategic initiatives to top management of companies and policymakers for promoting business growth and industry competitiveness.Design/methodology/approachA detailed literature review first identifies an adapted framework for enablers of growth and growth performance of successful international construction companies on basis of industry trends. Thereafter, a questionnaire survey was administered on the leading construction companies in India to assess the deployment of enablers and gaps thereof. A total of 108 valid responses were obtained from top management executives of the companies and analysed through descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing.FindingsStudies indicate that anticipation of new demands and capabilities; business opportunity scanning and human resource skills and capabilities are among the most important enablers of growth. The role of leadership vision and focus on development of human resources is critical to competitiveness and growth. The successful international construction companies have delivered growth utilising their ability to deploy multiple strategies, diversification and new business opportunities. These are sparingly deployed by Indian companies.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to the opinion and perceptions of the top management personnel of the construction companies.Practical implicationsHigh economic growth context offers a unique opportunity for domestic Indian construction companies to leverage. The valuable insights gained from this study provide hints to the top management of these companies to draw managerial implications for facing the challenges ahead and delivering projects in the dynamic and hyper-competitive construction industry. The policymakers on their part are responsible to support and promote initiatives for sustainable growth.Originality/valueThe study suggests business growth enablers to construction companies in India to improve their international competitiveness. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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