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Disputes in Managing Projects: A Case Study of Construction Industry in Vietnam

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  • Dang Vo, Khoa
  • Thanh Nguyen, Phong
  • Le Hoang Thuy To Nguyen, Quyen

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The construction industry in developing countries like Vietnam, which incorporates small and medium construction enterprises, is typically more prone to disputes and contract dispute-related lawsuits. A dispute may occur at any time in the life cycle of the project. It is sometimes solved with the intermediation of a lawyer or directly by stakeholders. Understanding the causes of disputes in a construction project not only improves the efficiency of a company but also increases the success of projects. This study was carried out using a questionnaire survey at construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City. Sample data with 117 observations were analyzed to find the disputing factors in construction projects: diversity of working style among the parties; reluctance to work; and poor teamwork. Correlation coefficient on a rank of factors between design consultant and contractor; Design consultant and project owners are positively correlated. The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) analysis identified six groups of factors in construction disputes: cooperation, technology, economics, productivity, information, and behavior. The findings are useful for enterprise practice and provide participants with an overview of sources of dispute. Thus, a more complete risk management plan can be formulated, which will accelerate project progress and improve the likelihood of success.

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  • Dang Vo, Khoa & Thanh Nguyen, Phong & Le Hoang Thuy To Nguyen, Quyen, 2020. "Disputes in Managing Projects: A Case Study of Construction Industry in Vietnam," MPRA Paper 103436, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 05 Jul 2020.
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    1. Nguyen, Phong Thanh & Phu Pham, Cuong & Thanh Phan, Phuong & Bich Vu, Ngoc & Tien Ha Duong, My & Le Hoang Thuy To Nguyen, Quyen, 2020. "Exploring Critical Risk Factors of Office Building Projects," MPRA Paper 109901, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 30 Dec 2020.

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    Keywords

    Business Administration; Business Economics; Conflict Management; Project Management; Construction Enterprises;
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    • L74 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Construction
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M54 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Labor Management

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