The effects of psychological contract affecting subcontractors' safety performance in Myanmar | |
| Author | Thiri Htet Khaing Zaw |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-24-09 |
| Subject(s) | Psychology, Industrial--Burma Labor contract--Burma Industrial relations--Burma |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study investigates the effect of psychological contracts on subcontractor safety performance in Myanmar’s construction industry, a sector known for its hazardous working conditions and frequent accidents. The research explores how trust, commitment, mutual respect, loyalty, and communication, as constructs of the psychological contract, influence the safety behavior and cooperation of subcontractors. The main objective is to assess the relationship between the psychological contract and safety performance, with subcontractor cooperation and participation acting as mediating variables. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire distributed to construction project teams, including site engineers and project managers, across Myanmar. The analysis was performed using correlation and mediation tests with the SPSS software, following a validated pilot test. Key findings indicate a significant positive relationship between the psychological contract and safety performance. Notably, trust and commitment were the strongest predictors of improved safety outcomes. Furthermore, subcontractor cooperation and participation were found to mediate the relationship between the psychological contract and safety performance, highlighting the importance of active involvement in safety protocols. This study contributes to the existing literature by demonstrating the role of psychological contracts in enhancing safety standards in high-risk industries like construction. The results underscore the need for contractors to foster positive psychological contracts with their subcontractors to improve overall safety performance, particularly through better communication, mutual respect, and loyalty. These findings provide valuable insights tor stakeholders in Myanmar’s construction industry, suggesting that improvements in the psychological contract can lead to safer work environments and fewer accidents. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H.W |
| Examination Committee(s) | Wasan Teerajetgul;Avirut Puttiwongrak |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Scholarships |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |