The impacts of project uncertainty and relationship conflict on relationship continuity in construction: The role of political skill.

ABSTRACT: Project uncertainty is a common feature in construction projects, and relationship conflicts often arise from interactions among project partners. This study examines the negative effects of project uncertainty and relationship conflict on relationship continuity, which is a key factor influencing collaboration and long-term mutual benefits in construction projects. While previous research has sufficiently addressed the role of formal mechanisms in promoting relationship continuity, this article emphasizes the importance of political skill as an effective soft mechanism. A moderated mediation model is proposed to investigate how political skill mitigates the negative impacts of project uncertainty and relationship conflict on relationship continuity. Data were collected through a structure

SUBMITTER: Huo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614530 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature