Assessing Factors Influencing Frequent Change of Jobs by Skilled Labourers in the Construction Industry: A Case Study of of Berekum Municipality, Brong-Ahafo Region

ABSTRACT

The construction industry is the main institution responsible for putting up infrastructural projects. The institution relies on well – functioning and educated skilled labour workers in discharging their duties. There has been frequent change of skilled labour job place in recent times at Berekum Municipality. The aim of this study was to assess factors that cause frequent change of skilled labour job place in construction industry. The study adopted a quantitative design involving the administration of survey questionnaires to a sample of 80 respondents made of supervisors, skilled labor and unskilled labor. The collected data was analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21. The results were presented using percentages and mean values in a Table. The findings of the study suggested that delays in payment of work done, inefficient equipment, rampant accidents, lack of training among others, were the contributing factors of skilled labour turnover. Based on the findings, the study recommends that, there should be organized training for workers, there should also be provision of efficient materials and equipment to prevent accidents and reasonable remuneration should be paid to workers for their work done. Frequent change of skilled labour job place in construction industry would be reduced if proper attention is given to the proposed recommendation Audrey

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APA

ARNOLD, W (2021). Assessing Factors Influencing Frequent Change of Jobs by Skilled Labourers in the Construction Industry: A Case Study of of Berekum Municipality, Brong-Ahafo Region. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/assessing-factors-influencing-frequent-change-of-jobs-by-skilled-labourers-in-the-construction-industry-a-case-study-of-berekum-municipality-brong-ahafo-region

MLA 8th

ARNOLD, WEMEGA "Assessing Factors Influencing Frequent Change of Jobs by Skilled Labourers in the Construction Industry: A Case Study of of Berekum Municipality, Brong-Ahafo Region" Afribary. Afribary, 14 Mar. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/assessing-factors-influencing-frequent-change-of-jobs-by-skilled-labourers-in-the-construction-industry-a-case-study-of-berekum-municipality-brong-ahafo-region. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

MLA7

ARNOLD, WEMEGA . "Assessing Factors Influencing Frequent Change of Jobs by Skilled Labourers in the Construction Industry: A Case Study of of Berekum Municipality, Brong-Ahafo Region". Afribary, Afribary, 14 Mar. 2021. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/assessing-factors-influencing-frequent-change-of-jobs-by-skilled-labourers-in-the-construction-industry-a-case-study-of-berekum-municipality-brong-ahafo-region >.

Chicago

ARNOLD, WEMEGA . "Assessing Factors Influencing Frequent Change of Jobs by Skilled Labourers in the Construction Industry: A Case Study of of Berekum Municipality, Brong-Ahafo Region" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 26, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/assessing-factors-influencing-frequent-change-of-jobs-by-skilled-labourers-in-the-construction-industry-a-case-study-of-berekum-municipality-brong-ahafo-region