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Publication date: 1 March 2012

Sander Lenferink, Jos Arts, Taede Tillema, Marcelle van Valkenburg and Roel Nijsten

Traditionally, in the Netherlands, the procurement procedure for infrastructure does not start until the public decision-making procedure is fully completed. In the new…

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Traditionally, in the Netherlands, the procurement procedure for infrastructure does not start until the public decision-making procedure is fully completed. In the new procurement strategy, early contractor involvement is applied by carrying out the procurement procedure and the public planning procedure simultaneously. This article explores the first experiences and lessons learned with early contractor involvement in four Dutch infrastructure projects. It can be concluded that the new strategy adds value in terms of time gains, improved project control and more innovative solutions. However, to optimize early contractor involvement, the differences between the competitive procurement procedures and the open, cooperative public planning procedures need to be bridged.

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Journal of Public Procurement, vol. 12 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1535-0118

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Publication date: 1 March 2006

M. van Valkenburg and M.C.J. Nagelkerke

In the traditional setting of a tender procedure on infrastructure in the Netherlands, the procedure starts after the public decision-making procedure has been completed. In…

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In the traditional setting of a tender procedure on infrastructure in the Netherlands, the procedure starts after the public decision-making procedure has been completed. In recent years, however, the Department of Transport and Water Management has considered advancing the start of the tender procedure in relation to the start of the planning procedure by interweaving both procedures. The possibilities and added values of this market approach have been researched in this paper. Added value has been found in the area of utilisation of knowledge, innovation and creativity of the market, thus gaining time and obtaining a more business-like character of the planning procedure. Solutions are proposed for impediments concerning disclosure versus confidentiality, adapting tender conditions and award criteria, (re)using market party ideas and procedure period.

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Journal of Public Procurement, vol. 6 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1535-0118

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Publication date: 3 July 2023

Yongqing Yang, Jianyue Xu, Lesley Pek Wee Land, Shuiqing Yang and Thomas Chesney

People's socializing behavior in social networking services (SNS) presents dramatically different features, forming differentiated online social interaction patterns (DOSIP) in…

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Purpose

People's socializing behavior in social networking services (SNS) presents dramatically different features, forming differentiated online social interaction patterns (DOSIP) in SNS. This study aims to explore the relationships between users' multidimensional psychological needs and multiple social interaction patterns in SNS.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs and use and gratifications (U&G) theory, the authors develop the research model to examine the effects of psychological needs on DOSIP. A survey is used to collect the data of SNS users' social interaction. The authors adopt structural equation modeling–neural network (SEM-NN) integrated method to examine the research model.

Findings

Need to belong, need for self-esteem, need for social contact, need for emotional expression, need for cognition, and need for external-esteem have significant influences on both active and passive social interactions respectively.

Originality/value

Based on the categorization of DOSIP into six types in terms of the level of activity and disclosure of social interaction, the authors construct an integrated research model of multidimensional psychological needs to multiple social interaction patterns, and validate the antecedents of DOSIP from the perspective of psychological needs.

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Publication date: 14 October 2022

Päivi Rasi-Heikkinen

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Older People in a Digitalized Society
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ISBN: 978-1-80382-167-2

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Publication date: 1 July 2014

Peter E.D. Love, Damien O’Donoghue, Peter R. Davis and Jim Smith

The purpose of this research is to determine the perceptions of a public sector agency’s representatives who are involved in the selection of procurement methods about the…

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Purpose

The purpose of this research is to determine the perceptions of a public sector agency’s representatives who are involved in the selection of procurement methods about the benefits and barriers of implementing early contractor involvement (ECI). There have been widespread calls for the public sector to use of non-traditional delivery methods so as to obtain better “value for money”. ECI is one form of delivery approach that has begun to attract the attention of many Australian State Governments, as it allows a contractor to proactively participate in design development, risk management and the construction programming processes. Design and construction processes can also be integrated which, therefore, overcome the impediments and barriers that have conventionally existed between designers and contractor. Within Western Australia, the use of ECI has been limited and therefore perceptions about its potential application are obtained.

Design/methodology/approach

Using questionnaire surveys and follow-up semi-structured interviews, the research sought to determine the perceptions of a public sector agency’s representatives who are involved in the selection of procurement methods about the benefits and barriers of implementing ECI.

Findings

It is revealed that a significant proportion of contractors did not have the capability and experience to be involved within an ECI approach. Their preference was the use of a traditional lump-sum method. Where there was limited scope for using competitive tendering, particularly on large complex projects, then ECI could be a preferred option for future projects.

Originality/value

To date, there has been limited empirical research that examined the public sectors views on the use of ECI despite the calls for the greater use of integrated procurement methods of this nature. The research indicates that there is a need to develop strategies to better educate public sector clients, designers and contractors about how ECI can contribute to the development of innovative solutions and better value for money.

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Facilities, vol. 32 no. 9/10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-2772

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Publication date: 27 September 2023

Vincent Kwame Osei-Appiah, Ernest Kissi, Victor Acheamfour Karikari, Prosper Ayeng, Eugene Danquah-Smith and Michael Adesi

Works procurement performance is critical to successful project delivery. However, early supplier involvement (ESI) has been touted in other industries to impact procurement…

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Purpose

Works procurement performance is critical to successful project delivery. However, early supplier involvement (ESI) has been touted in other industries to impact procurement performance positively. Works procurement has been attracting significant attention from major players due to poor performance characterized by poor performance, budget overruns and incompetence. Hence, the purpose of this study was to assess the impact of ESI on public works procurement performance.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on a thorough review of the literature for a pilot survey, the main questionnaires were administered to 103 public procurement officers. To assess the impact of ESI on public works procurement performance, three constructs that served as factors for implementing ESI and five that measure works procurement performance were validated using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).

Findings

The outcome of this study shows a significant positive impact of ESI on works procurement performance. This included communication, trust and supplier capabilities. The study further showed that even though cost, schedule, quality, health and safety are essential, sustainability measures are also crucial for work procurement.

Research limitations/implications

The results of this study could help firms make better decisions regarding public works procurement by encouraging ESI. This will likely significantly impact the successful project delivery and preservation of sustainability and efficiency objectives.

Originality/value

The application of PLS-SEM analysis in this study provides insights into how ESI can impact the procurement of public works in Ghana.

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Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , vol. 29 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1366-4387

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Publication date: 11 July 2023

Elmira Zahmat Doost and Wei Zhang

This study aims to investigate whether social media use (SMU) at work has a curvilinear effect on job performance and whether Cyberloafing (non-work-related use) and job…

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Purpose

This study aims to investigate whether social media use (SMU) at work has a curvilinear effect on job performance and whether Cyberloafing (non-work-related use) and job complexity moderate this effect.

Design/methodology/approach

Online surveys were conducted in China among WeChat users from multiple organizations working in the office environment, generating 350 valid responses.

Findings

The results revealed that there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between SMU at work and job performance through mediations of communication, information sharing and entertainment; such that the relationship is initially positive but becomes weaker as SMU increases and exceeds the optimal level. Notably, it is found that Cyberloafing negatively moderates the relationship between SMU and job performance, and there is a significant joint moderating effect of job complexity and Cyberloafing.

Practical implications

This study improves the research of information system use. It also provides implications for organizations concerned about formulating policies related to individuals' SMU and suggests that SM users and managers should find strategies to arrive at without surpassing the optimal level to maximize productivity.

Originality/value

This paper enriches the job demands-resources model to extend the literature on the advantages and disadvantages of SMU at work, which indirectly affect performance through two job conditions (job resources and demands). The study finds that employees benefit from a moderate amount of SMU at work, once it surpasses the optimal level, job demands surpass job resources and counterproductivity will appear. In addition, Cyberloafing and job complexity moderate the optimal level of SMU at work, which have not yet been investigated.

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Information Technology & People, vol. 37 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0959-3845

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Publication date: 1 March 2013

Pertti Lahdenperä

Early involvement of the construction team is increasingly utilized in demanding projects to incorporate versatile expertise in their planning. For public owners this is a…

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Early involvement of the construction team is increasingly utilized in demanding projects to incorporate versatile expertise in their planning. For public owners this is a challenge since they are obliged to use competitive, transparent team selection based on the ‘most economically advantageous’ criterion which ensures that both price and quality viewpoints are taken into account. In the case of early involvement, the price component naturally does not include the total price, but may consist only of the fee-percentages of competing service providers. This study examines such a selection situation in project alliancing in the European context and seeks to find a way to integrate the fee component in a multi-criteria selection system and determine reasonable fees for different levels of capabilities. The study builds on the performance difference between different capabilities, derived from a survey of practitioners, and determines an indifference curve arithmetically for the planning of a selection method. The influence of the owner‘s risk attitude and risk premiums are also considered exploratively based on the pricing methods of the theory of finance.

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Journal of Public Procurement, vol. 13 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1535-0118

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Publication date: 3 February 2020

Paulos A. Wondimu, Ole Jonny Klakegg and Ola Lædre

Early contractor involvement (ECI) faces many barriers because it differs from traditional business practices. Public owners, especially, face a major challenge because they must…

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Purpose

Early contractor involvement (ECI) faces many barriers because it differs from traditional business practices. Public owners, especially, face a major challenge because they must comply with international and national legislation. The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework that illustrates the various approaches that public project owners can take to implement ECI.

Design/methodology/approach

In addition to a literature review, three groups of case studies were carried out. The case studies were based on 54 semi-structured in-depth interviews with key personnel from 21 Norwegian public projects and document study.

Findings

In all, 25 approaches to ECI were identified during the research. Twelve of these were used in the cases studied.

Social implications

There are several approaches to ECI that are suitable for public owners. However, the contractor’s contribution depends on which approach is implemented and how it is implemented.

Originality/value

As original contribution, this study presents a novel framework that defines options for implementing ECI in public projects. Furthermore, this paper provides insights on how ECI can be implemented in public projects based on Norwegian experiences. Although the empirical data of the study is limited to Norwegian public projects, this study contributes to knowledge about how to implement ECI internationally.

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Journal of Public Procurement, vol. 20 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1535-0118

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Publication date: 31 December 2024

Umar Bashir Mir and Vipulesh Shardeo

The study aims to explore the factors that motivate social media (SM) users to abstain from sharing pictures on SM platforms through the lens of user resistance theory (URT).

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Purpose

The study aims to explore the factors that motivate social media (SM) users to abstain from sharing pictures on SM platforms through the lens of user resistance theory (URT).

Design/methodology/approach

The study adopts a mixed-method approach and utilizes the URT as a lens to explore user attitudes towards SM engagement. Insights were derived from consultations with ten domain experts possessing diverse professional backgrounds. To prioritize the identified resistance factors, the Fuzzy-OPA multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) technique was employed.

Findings

The study identifies 13 factors influencing users' choices to abstain from sharing images on SM platforms, categorized into 2 primary groups: personal and platform-related factors. Personal factors include privacy concerns, fear of negative judgment and anxiety over self-presentation. In contrast, platform factors include perceived risks of sharing images without consent, lack of control over the privacy settings and the lack of trust in SM platforms, contributing to users' reluctance to share pictures on SM.

Research limitations/implications

The study utilized ten experts' opinions to classify and prioritize factors, but results may vary with more experts from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, resistance factors may differ across SM platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, etc. The study contributes to theory by identifying and classifying personal and platform barriers to SM non-use, filling a gap in existing literature. It offers a framework for future research on technology adoption and non-use, emphasizing the role of privacy, self-presentation and identity factors in user decision-making. This classification aids in designing measurement tools for further research.

Practical implications

The study contributes to theory by identifying and classifying personal and platform barriers to SM non-use, filling a gap in existing literature. It offers a framework for future research on technology adoption and non-use, emphasizing the role of privacy, self-presentation and identity factors in user decision-making. This classification aids in designing measurement tools for further research.

Originality/value

While most of the research on SM platforms has examined the drivers behind their adoption, reasons for non-adoption, remain relatively underexplored. The study fills this gap by investigating why users limit sharing content on SM platforms.

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Aslib Journal of Information Management, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2050-3806

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