Understanding Organisational Culture in the Construction Industry (Spon Research)
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415425948 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Whilst many believe this exists, other authors have been critical of the validity of such studies. Providing a theoretical contribution to the field, this work shows that various cultural traits appear to be closely linked to objectively measured organisational effectiveness. It indicates directions for construction companies to develop and change, and in doing so strengthen their chances of remaining strong when opportunities for work might deplete and only the most successful companies will be able to survive.. Part of this doubt stems from a reliance on measures of organisational performance that are based purely on financial measures of business growth.Using the constructi
Vaughan Coffey is Lecturer in Construction and Project Management in the School of Urban Development at Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and was formerly a senior manager in the Construction and Development Division of the Hong Kong Housing Department, with special interests in organisational culture, construction quality issues and performance monitoring.
'a timely and welcome contribution to the drive for better understanding of culture in construction and its importance for management of both firms and projects.' - Construction Management and Economics