The practice of construction management : people and business performance / Barry Fryer, with contributions from Marilyn Fryer.
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TextPublication details: Oxford, U.K. ; Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., c2004.Edition: 4th ed. / revised by Charles Egbu, Robert Ellis & Christopher GorseDescription: xiii, 351 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: - 1405111100 (alk. paper)
- 658.924 FRY
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 658.924 FRY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Missing | 39002000373952 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 322-339) and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 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
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Barry Fryer was formerly Professor of Construction Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Charles Egbu is Professor of Construction and Project Management, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Robert Ellis is a National Teaching Fellow at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Christopher Gorse is a Senior Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.