PERCEIVED IMPACT OF OUTSOURCING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AT KARACHI

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyse the perceived impact of outsourcing including construction works like Electrical, Transportation and Civil atKarachi. services Heating/Ventilating/Airconditioning, on organizational performance in construction industry Methodology: This teseaich is explanatory in nature based on deductive approach. The data collected with the help of a research instrument i.e. a questionnaire from a sample of 155 employees of the construction industry. Out of 155 questionnaires, 150 questionnaires received duly completed in all respects. Quantitative data was collected on a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5 which was further analysed through statistical tools correlation and regression analysis by using SPSS, version 23. was were Findings: The results have revealed a significant relationship between outsourcing services and organizational performance in the construction industry. As per findings of this study, the impact of outsourcing of Heating/Ventilating/Air-conditioningservicesis not significant on organizational performance, whereas other outsourced services like Electrical, Transportation and Civil works have significant positive impact on organizational performance. Practical Implications: The findings of this research are likely to help the management of construction industry. Other organizations of construction industry may also benefit from the results of this study. Academia and other industries, which avail outsourced facilities from local or foreign vendors, may also benefit from the results of this study.