Systems Thinking and Construction Safety: Leadership Competencies and Behaviours

摘要: Many research studies have been conducted on how the leadership of construction project managers affects safety performance. A number styles influencing performance in identified, but there is little agreement as to which style should be adopted. For managers, transformational–transactional one behavioural concept that has had a beneficial effect However, some argued that, because its structure, this kind not most suitable field. These observe complex environments—wherein when and are essential—requires more than merely practising form behaviour. They argue need flexible applying their behaviours enhance Flexible behaviour requires holistic perspective, such perspective lacking, making it important explore view context safety. One way promoting approach terms Systems Thinking. This study examines relationship between Thinking competencies managers. It also explores can an indicator for In study, comprises three competencies: emotional, social cognitive. Emotional competency defined “the ability recognise, understand, use emotional information about oneself leads or causes effective superior performance”. As competency, described others The last competencies, cognitive think analyse situations lead cause these components represented by (1) workforce involvement, (2) management, (3) visibility leading example (4) proactive management. Ultimately, was empirically tested. Safety (participation compliance), determine whether offers influence capability To achieve study’s purpose, conceptual model developed comprising constructs along with four well were linked eight hypotheses established according theoretical relationships. validate model, quantitative method adopted study. To test refine series multivariate statistical approaches employed data, collected from 180 employees who played same safety-related roles industry Saudi Arabia. began using exploratory factor analysis confirmatory analysis, performed reveal robust structures. Then, regression applied hypotheses. analyses demonstrated positively directly Regarding mediating role behaviour, showed only two moderating performance, namely, example. hypothesised all arbitrated compliance, except Additionally, mediated behaviours, example, proved positive. Finally, structural equation modelling (SEM) used confirm findings analysis. SEM confirmed direct indirect result addition, under behaviour; likewise, competencies. While influences confirmed, confirmed. In summary, current provides deeper understanding implications industry. framework enables flexibly guide followers. will facilitate improvement through recommendations expand knowledge safety.