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Practice of Construction Management, The: People and Business Performance 4th edition

Paperback by Fryer, Barry (Leeds Metropolitan University); Ellis, Robert (Glasgow Caledonian University); Egbu, Charles (Leeds Metropolitan University); Gorse, Christopher A. (Leeds Metropolitan University)

Practice of Construction Management, The: People and Business Performance

£44.95

ISBN:
9781405111102
Publication Date:
19 Jul 2004
Edition/language:
4th edition / English
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages:
368 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 28 - 30 Sep 2026
Practice of Construction Management, The: People and Business Performance

Description

This book offers construction managers and students a readable account of management ideas and practices, concentrating particularly on the human side of construction management. It pulls together what has been learned both from management practice and research, and summarises the main themes and trends. The text has been substantially revised to reflect the latest management thinking and to include new sections on communication, conflict management and managing innovation.

Contents

The development of management thinking; Managers and their jobs; Organisation; Leadership; Communication; Conflict and conflict management; Individuals, group behaviour and teamwork; Motivation and human performance; Conflict; Problem-solving and decision-making; Managing change; Value and risk management; Managing innovation in construction; Managing supply chains and construction networks; Human Resources Management; Recruitment and staff development; Health and safety; Industrial relations; Managing quality and environmental impact

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