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An investigation of the potential role of physically challenged persons in construction
Author(s)
Tshobotlwane, David Modisaotsile
Date Issued
2005
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract
The construction industry contributes to the economy in terms of its labour
intensive nature and status as a major employer of labour in many countries. This pivotal
role is divided by its unappealing status ofbeing an industrial sector with the lowest level
of employment of disabled persons. Despite the South African government's efforts to
diversifY the industry's labour force, these have had little concrete effect on changing the
demographics of construction especially relative to the representation of minority groups
such as women and disabled persons.
The industry presents both a challenging and hostile environment and attitudinal
barrier for persons with disabilities. They have not been seen as part of the pool of people
considered for employment, and when already employed, possible promotion. To change
this negative image, conscious measures are necessary to remove barriers. These
measures should include a change in leadership style and approach, fundamental change
in culture, change in the negative image of the working environment, and full
implementation of equal opportunity policies. This paper reports on the employment
status of disabled persons within the construction industry. To achieve this, the
qualitative methodology was adopted and included surveys, self-administered
questionnaires and interviews as well as the quantitative methodology to validate the
completeness of data
intensive nature and status as a major employer of labour in many countries. This pivotal
role is divided by its unappealing status ofbeing an industrial sector with the lowest level
of employment of disabled persons. Despite the South African government's efforts to
diversifY the industry's labour force, these have had little concrete effect on changing the
demographics of construction especially relative to the representation of minority groups
such as women and disabled persons.
The industry presents both a challenging and hostile environment and attitudinal
barrier for persons with disabilities. They have not been seen as part of the pool of people
considered for employment, and when already employed, possible promotion. To change
this negative image, conscious measures are necessary to remove barriers. These
measures should include a change in leadership style and approach, fundamental change
in culture, change in the negative image of the working environment, and full
implementation of equal opportunity policies. This paper reports on the employment
status of disabled persons within the construction industry. To achieve this, the
qualitative methodology was adopted and included surveys, self-administered
questionnaires and interviews as well as the quantitative methodology to validate the
completeness of data
Additional information
Thesis (MTech (Construction Management))--Cape Penninsula University of Technology, 2005
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