A Prioritization Model of Strategies for Small and Medium Firms in Less-Developed Countries: A Tanzania Case

Table 5

Selected strategies for construction core process (SCP) considered in this study.

S/N	Strategic core process
SCP1	Employ a competent design expert
SCP2	Integrate design team with related department
SCP3	Abide to design standard and specification
SCP4	Allocate a balanced design resource
SCP5	Develop a design process management protocol
SCP6	Adopt constructability concept to avoid reworks
SCP7	Adherence to procurement ethics and code of conduct
SCP8	Information, communication, and record management
SCP9	Contract, risk, and dispute management
SCP10	Ascertain to proper resource (finance, schedule, material, and equipment) management
SCP11	Adopt an electronic-tendering system to reduce a bidding cycle time
SCP12	Select a competent, experienced, and accessible contractors
SCP13	Categorize works to identify appropriate contract type, negotiation, and management
SCP14	Provide enough information on contact conditions
SCP15	Review the conflicting procurement policy and regulations
SCP16	Adoption of modern construction technique
SCP17	Healthy, safety, and welfare management
SCP18	Quality assurance (standard, specification, or codes)
SCP19	Reduce waste and adopt a sustainable construction
SCP20	Recognize and motivate the design expert
SCP21	Gather a complete design requirement for client and stakeholders

Note: SCP = strategic core process representing design, procurement, and construction management; source: researchers.