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Contract Management System among Selected Construction Companies in Qatar Polinar, Mark Anthony N.; Dela Cruz, Gerelyn S.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 4 No. 8 (2023): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.04.08.23

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The State of Qatar's construction industry proliferates, attracting international investors and contractors to large-scale projects. This growth, however, is accompanied by an inevitable increase in claims and disputes, causing significant delays and additional costs to the project. The study’s focus is to understand better the practical problems affecting the contract management system’s efficiencies in selected construction companies in Qatar. A descriptive correlational research design method was carried out using a survey questionnaire to determine the degree of importance and awareness of the contract management system in terms of risk, change, and claim management. Also, the results revealed that employees perceived risk, change, and claim management as integral parts of the contract management system. A Pearson correlation coefficient was used to test the correlation between the variables covered in the study, and the statistical evidence concluded that there is a significant strong linear relationship between the degree of importance and awareness in the contract management system. Therefore, based on the literature presented in this study and the data gathered from fifty-two respondents who voluntarily participated in the survey, the authors recommended that the organizations must embrace these contract management methods to cut costs, shorten lead times, and boost profitability: clear dispute resolution procedures, precise change control procedures, proper record keeping, effective risk mitigation plan, competent team members, and the organization's capability and readiness to resort to arbitration when other dispute resolution procedures are exhausted.
ISO 31000 Risk Management in Practice: Adoption Challenges and Benefits in Qatar’s Leading Construction Firm Dela Cruz, Gerelyn S.; Ocampo, Alex P.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 6 No. 8 (2025): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.06.08.33

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The construction industry frequently faces a range of risks, including safety concerns, financial uncertainty, and operational interruptions that can result in substantial costs. Given these ongoing challenges, adopting a structured approach to risk management has become increasingly important. This study examines the application of the ISO 31000 risk management framework in practice at XYZ Construction in Qatar, with a particular focus on the challenges encountered during implementation and the benefits observed by employees. Data were collected through a structured survey using a convenience sampling method, involving 56 employees from different levels of the organization, to evaluate the effectiveness of the applied risk management practices. The top five benefits identified were enterprise-wide risk perspective, alignment with organizational goals, proactive approach to risk, cost reductions, and increased stakeholder confidence. Nonetheless, implementation faced several barriers, such as knowledge and skills gaps, cultural and operational integration difficulties, limited training and leadership involvement, resistance to change, and inadequate resource allocation. This study utilized multiple regression analysis to investigate the simultaneous influence of various factors on the adoption of ISO 31000. Despite the comprehensive assessment of multiple variables, the findings indicated no statistically significant effect, implying that additional determinants may affect the adoption process. The findings highlight leadership support, clear communication, and strategic planning as vital for embedding risk management. Recommendations focus on targeted training, stronger leadership involvement, tailored risk tools, and improved cross-departmental collaboration to enhance resource allocation, cultural integration, and overall risk management effectiveness.
Co-Authors Ocampo, Alex P. Polinar, Mark Anthony N.