"It is clear by now that further pressure on Tehran to abdicate its right would cause a major fissure between the West and the developing world." (Hiro, 1) Iran's insistence upon continuing its efforts to enrich uranium have gained it support amongst the world's non-aligned nation-states even as the U
Unfortunately for the majority of Iranian people, the wealth was disproportionately skimmed off and given to a minority of the citizens and the poor and politically isolated did not benefit from these riches. The Shah of Iran (who will be referred to in this paper as "the Shah") channeled a great percentage of the oil-related revenue into what DeFronzo calls "grandiose military and economic development projects," which helped to intensify the public's dislike (even hatred) of the monarch (DeFronzo, 291)
How Construction Operates Construction has to operate properly. One thing that is done in some countries is to make the construction workers part of a union (Baskin, 1998)
The labor process has to be organized and controlled, or there will be chaos, injury, unsafe buildings, and projects that do not get completed (Steiger, 1988). There have been suggestions that safety violators not be punished, but instead be educated, so that they understand the reasons behind their unsafe acts and also the reasons why those acts must not be committed in the future (Brinderson, 1997)
One thing that is done in some countries is to make the construction workers part of a union (Baskin, 1998). That can provide them with protection, but the employees also have to participate in what is around them and consider issues such as absenteeism and how it affects both them and the company (Cox, 1994)
Civil Rights The rights of the workers and the rights of the citizens are both valuable, and they both have to be taken into account where construction work is concerned. This fosters a bargaining structure (Cullen, 1980)
Examined here will be case studies that relate to these issues, and the ways in which some of them were (and could be) solved both now and in the future. Economic Issues and Financing When it comes to economic issues and the financing of construction, how to pay for projects that are being constructed and how to ensure that money will be available for them until completion are both serious issues for many countries (Finkel, 1997)
That creates a lot of liability when it comes to keeping workers safe from harm. Worker safety is one of the most vital areas of construction (Gambatese, 1998)
Fortunately, there are several ways in which the project can go forward and be completed. One way is through the use of apprentices, instead of hiring only fully-skilled labor (Gitter, 1985)
Because they are watched over by highly-skilled individuals, they do not make many mistakes - but they do cost significantly less. However, one has to be careful about wage laws, to ensure that everyone is paid correctly and fairly (Gould & Bittlingmayer, 1980)
Most bargaining is done between unions and employers, but there is no reason that other bargains cannot be addressed. The rights of employees and citizens to be treated fairly, however, is something all construction companies must consider (Korman, et al
That can provide them with protection, but the employees also have to participate in what is around them and consider issues such as absenteeism and how it affects both them and the company (Cox, 1994). Missing a lot of work can get them fired, but it is also necessary to take a day off sometimes, because construction is very hard on a person's body (Krizan & Winston, 1996)
If employees have a good union, they are given enough time off to rest and feel whole again, and they are treated properly, it is likely that they will be more apt to come to work as scheduled and perform their job duties. Employees need to be involved in the project they are creating, and have a sense of belonging, in order to continue to work at their maximum level (Maloney, 1961)
If it does not have this, the building could be unsafe, unstable, poorly engineered, or simply look bad and not function the way it was intended. If that happens, the person for whom the building was intended will not be happy, and will seek legal remedy and compensation (Miscimarra & Altschul, 1997)
Worker safety is one of the most vital areas of construction (Gambatese, 1998). However, regulations of all kinds can make getting jobs and proper materials complex (Northrup & White, 1995)
When that takes place, the construction company who built the structure can face legal problems, up to and including bankruptcy if they lose their case to the building's owner. Additionally, a building needs proper design so it does not acquire damage from issues such as mold (Rautiala, Reponen, & Nevalainen, 1998)
, 1998; Moccio, 1992). Workers who get hurt need fair compensation, and labor laws have to be carefully addressed (Roy, 1998; Lund, 1990)
They have to be of good quality everywhere they are used, and they have to be stored appropriately so as not to cause damage, danger, or harm to people and surroundings. One of the biggest problems faced by large companies is the materials that are delivered when there are multiple sites and/or many ongoing projects (Smith, 1998)
Sometimes, a different technique works better for a particular person. Still, people need to understand that certain techniques are used for a reason, and those are the techniques that need to be used consistently (Steiger, 1988)
Additionally, the way these materials are stored before use is also a subject of concern. Deaths have been caused because people (most notably children) like to play around construction sites (Steinberg, 1999)