Framework for Effective Management of Cultural Diversities in Construction Firms in Nigeria

Abstract

Construction firms all over the world have established cultures which have impact on the organisational performances. Harmonising workforce’ cultural diversities with the organisation’s culture is a milestone that many construction firms have found difficult to achieve. The study covered construction firms in the North-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. the study is a desk research aimed at assessing current management framework with a view to identifying and improving the framework that would be best achieve the best management of cultural diversities in the Nigerian construction firms. The methodology used is a desk research based on past studies on cultural diversities management framework. Selection of literature was informed through online search engine for existing studies on cultural diversities. The finding reveals that the identified social identities framework in Nigeria, determined by cultural identities was some components different from the established literature framework, necessitating the extension of the framework to include values which are part of the deeper component of diversities. Values explicate the drive behind the attitudes and behaviour display by individuals. It is expected that through it the intrinsic behind the individual, subunits, and organisational behaviours would be revealed for better organisational performances, tailored within the Nigeria cultural context. Construction firms should take cognizance of the value drive of their workers by paying more attention to their workforce at the value dimension to aid better performances.