Undergraduates' perception on ethics and integrity in the construction sector

Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin (2008) Undergraduates' perception on ethics and integrity in the construction sector. In: International Conference on Environmental Design (ICED) - UMRAN 2008, 17 - 19 July, 2008, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur.

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Abstract

This paper concerns ethics and integrity in the construction sector. The objective of the paper is to report the outcome of a study among construction undergraduates on their perception on ethics and integrity in the Malaysian construction sector. The findings of the study suggest that un-ethical practices are present in the construction sector and the sector lacks integrity. In addition, the findings indicated that some undergraduates have the inclination to be involved in un-ethical practices in the future. Furthermore the study identified the areas and parties most likely to be susceptible to un-ethical practices and the key reasons why the construction sector lacks integrity. The paper concludes by suggesting that further and in-depth studies are required to identify and to address issues on ethics and integrity in the construction sector of Malaysia.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	5137/1456 (Proceedings of International Conference of Environmental Design, ISBN: 9789833142071
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ethics, construction, integrity, Malaysia, procurement
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD9000 Special industries and trades
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Quantity Surveying
Depositing User:	Professor Khairuddin Abdul Rashid
Date Deposited:	15 Aug 2011 11:25
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2012 14:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/1456

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