The Practice of Construction Management: People and Business Performance / Edition 4

by Barry Fryer, Robert Ellis, Charles Egbu, Christopher A. Gorse

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781405111102
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/13/2004
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of 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

Editorial Reviews

It provides a perfect introduction to the various theories and does a good job in relating them to construction management activities... Although I am familiar with theories it contains, the manner in which they are presented makes this a fascinating and thought-provoking read, far superior to similar books I have studied.

Building Engineer Feb 2005

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