Factors Affecting Teamwork Effectiveness in Malaysian SMEs : Construction Industry

Abstract

Teamwork is very important, but most construction companies are still in the haze of its veritable
effectiveness. This study was aimed to focus on such a challenge among the SMEs in Malaysian
construction industry registered under the Construction Industry Development Board grading G1
to G5. The survey based on an empirical model with four critical factors and a well-structured
questionnaire was conducted. Supportive and positive results showed that: team goals and
objectives, team roles and responsibilities, team shared values and team relationship are critically
affecting teamwork effectiveness in the said context. The results further demonstrated that team
relationship is the strongest factor affecting teamwork effectiveness based on the respondents'
view. It is believed that this study could benefit the SMEs in the Malaysian construction industry
in enhancing appropriate teamwork practice to improve project performance and leverage project
success