Central Electricity Generating Board Project
- Date:
- 1978-1980
- Reference:
- SA/TIH/B/2/85
- Part of:
- Tavistock Institute of Human Relations
- Archives and manuscripts
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This was a TIHR project to carry out a study of the relationships on large construction sites, particularly those associated with power station construction. The main task involved an analysis of the sociology of the workplace and of the social psychology of its work people in order to investigate the human relations factors governing site employment. The task involved discussions with a cross section of parties involved, including key personnel within the CEGB, principal contractors, client organisations, releveant trade unions, and representative samples of work people, their supervisors and managers. Topics of interest throughout interviews and communications included recruitment, induction, training, career development and expectations, job satisfaction, working conditions, influence of payment systems, and experiences both on and off the job.
Pilot studies were planned to be conducted at Littlebrook 'D' and Grain Power Station sites in order to develop the methods and procedures for a more comprehensive survey, however relationships with Trade Union representatives at Grain were weak and this pilot study never went ahead. The pilot study at Littlebrook 'D' aimed to assess the factors contributing to the morale and effectiveness of the management and work people involved.