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The growth of self-employment in British construction

Winch, G.

The growth of self-employment in British construction - 1998 - Construction Management and Economics 16(3) September 1998, 531-542(12) .

Presents the data on the trends in employment and self-employment in the UK construction industry and examines the reasons for the growth of self-employment. Concludes that the main reason is the strategic choice of construction companies to emphasize flexibility over productivity as sources of competitive advantage, and explores the implications of this strategic choice.Includes references.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
LABOUR-ONLY SUBCONTRACTING
MAIN CONTRACTORS
PRODUCTIVITY
SAFETY
SELF-EMPLOYMENT
SUBCONTRACTORS
CAREERS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRENDS
UK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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