People And Organizational Management In Construction

Author : Shamil Naoum
Publisher : Thomas Telford
ISBN 13 : 9780727728746
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book People and Organizational Management in Construction written by Shamil Naoum and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2001 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work offers an extended dictionary of key management concepts for students and professionals alike. It helps the reader, through an applied approach to management, to search for the most appropriate ways of improving their organization's performance and effectiveness. With the aid of case studies drawn from the construction industry, this title discusses key management issues including management theory, strategy, organization structure and design, culture, leadership, power, work groups, motivation and personal management.

Author : Shamil G. Naoum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781628704099
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book People and Organizational Management in Construction written by Shamil G. Naoum and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using case studies and examples from the construction industry, this guide blends management concepts and theories with practice to explain the interactions between people at work, the management and the external environment, an understanding of which is essential for an organization's success.

Author : Paul S. Chinowsky
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135147825
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Organization Management in Construction written by Paul S. Chinowsky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s construction environment is changing at an unprecedented pace and executives are facing a diverse set of issues – globalization, economics, workforce demographics, and technology. Moreover the traditional issues of competition and delivery are being challenged by new laws and new industry entrants; and the tasks of project and organization management are being overhauled. This all demands greater leadership from senior management. Construction executives typically reach senior level after many years mastering the art of project management, which has given them very little time or opportunity to learn the concepts and principles of organization leadership – unlike their counterparts in other industries who have been steeped in this. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key issues that organization leaders must understand and address. It provides concise summaries by leading international authorities of the ten key strategic management issues, shows how they have emerged, and outlines their potential impact on the construction organization.

Author : Maureen Rhoden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111867457X
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Management and Organisational Behaviour written by Maureen Rhoden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of management ideas and practices, focusing on the human relations side of construction management. Easily accessible and suitable for use within the classroom or in distance learning situations, it discusses a range of themes and trends covering evidence based management practices in the construction industry. A variety of learning elements will be included, such as case studies, projects, and review questions, fully supported by interactive web based material including multiple choice questions, exercises, annotated links to other relevant web sites and an online glossary to explain key terms. Each chapter will also contain annotated further reading, chapter summaries and outline summaries of relevant legislation within the construction industry.

Author : Anthony Walker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405189576
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Organizational Behaviour In Construction written by Anthony Walker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The core of all successful organizations is the effectiveness with which people work together. Individuals have differing characteristics and personalities, and the manner in which they interact is the key to meeting organizational objectives. This is the case for all organizations, but particularly so in construction, which is distinctly different from other industries. Construction is complex and highly differentiated, with a wide range of specialists with disparate professional skills working in a highly integrated way to deliver projects successfully. Understanding how the people involved in construction behave and work together is necessary for projects to have successful outcomes. Organizational behaviour is an established field in mainstream management literature but general treatments cannot reflect the specific issues and idiosyncrasies of the construction industry and the people who inhabit it. Organizational Behaviour in Construction addresses the behaviour of individuals and groups within the different organizations which come together on construction projects and within the organizations created to manage projects. It describes how their behaviour impacts on the performance of construction organizations and their contribution to the project as a whole. Drawing on mainstream organizational literature but putting it into the specific context of construction, and containing many illustrations drawn from the industry, this book will be required reading for all senior undergraduate and postgraduate students of construction, as well as middle and senior management in the industry.

Author : Martin Loosemore
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780415261630
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Resource Management in Construction Projects written by Martin Loosemore and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2003 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although construction is one of the most labour-intensive industries, people management issues are given inadequate attention. Furthermore, the focus of attention with regards to HR has been on the strategic aspects of HRM function - yet most problems and operational issues arise on projects. To help redress these problems, this book takes a broad view of HRM, examining the strategic and operational aspects of managing people within the construction sector. The book is aimed at project managers and students of project management who, until now, have been handed the responsibility for human resource management without adequate knowledge or training. The issues addressed in this book are internationally relevant, and are of fundamental concern to both students and practitioners involved in the management of construction projects. The text draws on the authors' experience of working with a range of large construction companies in improving their HRM operational activities at both strategic and operational levels, and is well illustrated with case studies of projects and organizations.

Author : David Langford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470680040
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategic Management in Construction written by David Langford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the general theory of strategy, relates it to the particular circumstances of the construction industry, and shows how it can be applied in practice. It brings together ideas from economics, marketing, management, business and politics to develop strategic management for both contractors' firms and the associated professions. Substantial changes have occurred in the industry since the book was first published in 1991. This Second Edition reflects the major developments that have followed the Latham and Egan reports, and includes new chapters on international strategy and marketing, showing how they can contribute to the strategic planning of construction organizations. The book will provide a valuable tool for the strategic development of construction firms. "Ten years separate the editions during which period a significant number of British, (and other), construction firms which had survived generations of proprietors merged, changed beyond recognition or ceased trading. One can not but wonder if publication of a work on strategic planning some twenty year earlier might have saved some of them." Construction Manager "The book presents the essential elements for managing at this higher level and should be a must for any construction professional who aspires to an executive position in industry as well as any student for construction management, project management and organizational management in construction. It comes highly recommended" Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management

Author : Chris Hendrickson
Publisher : Chris Hendrickson
ISBN 13 : 0137312660
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Project Management for Construction written by Chris Hendrickson and published by Chris Hendrickson. This book was released on 1989 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Birgit Schyns
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1617350699
Total Pages : 559 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When Leadership Goes Wrong written by Birgit Schyns and published by IAP. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leadership landscape has begun to shift. Researchers have started to realize that previous conceptualizations of leadership that focus only on the positive aspects of leadership are too narrow and may represent a romantic notion of leadership. A growing body of inquiry has emerged with a focus on the darker side of leadership. Allowing for the possibility that leaders can also do harm, either intentionally or unintentionally, broadens the scope of leadership studies and serves to increase the practical implications of leadership research. This book brings together contributions by scholars from several different countries addressing topics such as narcissistic and destructive leadership, ethical leadership and leader errors.

Author : Barry Fryer
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781405111102
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practice of Construction Management written by Barry Fryer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2004-09-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.