The variables used in the SPSS analysis are divided into four factors, excluding the general information. As stated in the methodology, the factors with their variables are listed in Table 6. Factor 1 variables were taken from the NEC3 family of contracts and were selected to suit the intention of the study. Factors 2 to 4 variables were used in a similar study by Pinto et al. (2009).
Table 6: SPSS Analysis Factors and Variables
Variable Description Factor
V1 In what industry do you primarily work?
Respondent demographic
V2 Is this private or public sector?
V3 What is your position?
V4 What is the highest level of schooling you have completed or the highest degree you have received?
V5 How many years of experience in project management do you have?
V6 Clause 10.1 Actions – The Employer, the Contractor and the Service Manager shall act as stated in this contract and in the spirit of mutual trust and cooperation.
Analysis
Factor 1– NEC3
Variable Description Factor V7 Clause 16.1 Early warning – The Contractor and the Service
Manager give an early warning by notifying the other as soon as either becomes aware of any matter which could increase the total of the prices.
V8 Clause 16.1 Early warning – The Contractor and the Service Manager give an early warning by notifying the other as soon as either becomes aware of any matter which could interfere with the timing of the service.
V9 Clause 16.1 Early warning – The Contractor and the Service Manager give an early warning by notifying the other as soon as either becomes aware of any matter which could impair the effectiveness of the service.
V10 Based on Q7, clause 16.1, were additional costs incurred?
V11 Based on Q8. clause 16.1, was additional time granted as per the contract?
V12 Based on Q9, clause 16.1, did the client assist in mitigating the risk/taking action?
V13 I feel comfortable about being dependent on the other party throughout the life of the project.
Analysis Factor 2 – Trust
V14 I believe the other party will keep their word throughout the life of the project.
V15 I feel confident that the other party has a high level of integrity.
V16 I believe the other party will adhere to high ethical principles throughout the life of the project.
V17 I am certain the other party will be fair throughout the life of the project.
V18 I believe the other party would like to see me do well.
V19 I can rely on the other party to not take advantage of me.
V20 I am certain the other party has the ability to perform productively.
V21 I believe the project engineers and other technical people are competent.
V22 I am willing to be vulnerable to the other party.
Variable Description Factor V23 I believe the other party has ulterior motives or hidden
agendas.
V24 My “gut feeling” tells me to be cautious when dealing with the other party on a project.
V25 The other party would not knowingly hurt me in order to benefit themselves during the life of the project.
V26 The other party is professional and dedicated.
V27 Most people, even those who are not close friends of the other party, would trust and respect them if they were to execute a project with them.
V28 Other associates who must interact with these individuals would consider them to be trustworthy if they had to execute a project.
V29 Given the other party’s track record, I see no reason to doubt their competence and preparation for future projects.
V30 I can rely on the other party not to make the project more difficult by careless work.
V31 My working relationship with the other party feels right. Factor 3 – Satisfaction with working relationship V32 I enjoy associating with the other party throughout the life of
the project.
V33 I can talk freely to the other party about difficulties I am having on the project and know they will want to listen.
V34 If I shared problems with the parties during the project, I know they would respond constructively and caringly.
V35 We would feel a sense of loss if one of us was transferred and we could not complete the project together.
V36 I would have to say that we have made a considerable emotional investment in our relationship.
V37 We can all freely share our ideas, feelings and hopes during the project.
V38 This project has/will come in on schedule. – or 4 Fact V39 This project has/will come in on budget.
Variable Description Factor V40 The project results, or deliverables, are in line with the
client/contractor objectives.
V41 The project that has been developed performs as intended (or, if still being developed, looks as if it would work).
V42 Given the problem for which it was developed, this project seems to do the best job of solving that problem – it was the best choice among the set of alternatives.
V43 I am/was satisfied with the process by which this project is being/was completed.
V44 This project will have a positive impact on those who make use of it.
V45 The client is/will be satisfied with the project outcomes.
V46 I am enthusiastic about the chances for success in this project.