{"product_id":"the-practice-of-construction-management-people-and-business-performance-paperback-softback-9781405111102","title":"The Practice of Construction Management; People and Business Performance (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405111102","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Practice of Construction Management\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePeople and Business Performance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBarry Fryer (Author), Robert Ellis (Revised by), Charles Egbu (Revised by), Christopher A. Gorse (Revised by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405111102, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 July 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.3 x 2 cm, 0.798 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Engineer Feb 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text has been substantially revised to reflect the latest management thinking and to include new sections on communication, conflict management and managing innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe development of management thinking\u003cbr\u003e Managers and their jobs\u003cbr\u003e Organisation\u003cbr\u003e Leadership\u003cbr\u003e Communication\u003cbr\u003e Conflict and conflict management\u003cbr\u003e Individuals, group behaviour and teamwork\u003cbr\u003e Motivation and human performance\u003cbr\u003e Conflict\u003cbr\u003e Problem-solving and decision-making\u003cbr\u003e Managing change\u003cbr\u003e Value and risk management\u003cbr\u003e Managing innovation in construction\u003cbr\u003e Managing supply chains and construction networks\u003cbr\u003e Human Resources Management\u003cbr\u003e Recruitment and staff development\u003cbr\u003e Health and safety\u003cbr\u003e Industrial relations\u003cbr\u003e Managing quality and environmental impact\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501205287192,"sku":"9781405111102","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405111102.jpg?v=1786217041","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-practice-of-construction-management-people-and-business-performance-paperback-softback-9781405111102","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}