Description:As is true across the AEC industry, the non-technical skills possessed by construction organisations are key to their overall performance. In this study, the particular importance of optimising the so-called "soft power" of organisations, is addressed. Things like organisational culture, responsible corporate behaviour, and building trust-based relationships with other stake-holders are seen as facets of a broader organisational capability, and the advantages of this strength are also explored.The internationally conducted research behind this book identifies the importance of soft power to construction contracting organisations, and also shows what actions an organisation can take to improve its soft power. Readers of this book will gain new insights into effective management, from both inter and intra organisational perspectives. This unique and important book is essential reading for researchers and advanced students of construction management.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Soft Power of Construction Contracting Organisations (Spon Research). To get started finding The Soft Power of Construction Contracting Organisations (Spon Research), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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The Soft Power of Construction Contracting Organisations (Spon Research)
Description: As is true across the AEC industry, the non-technical skills possessed by construction organisations are key to their overall performance. In this study, the particular importance of optimising the so-called "soft power" of organisations, is addressed. Things like organisational culture, responsible corporate behaviour, and building trust-based relationships with other stake-holders are seen as facets of a broader organisational capability, and the advantages of this strength are also explored.The internationally conducted research behind this book identifies the importance of soft power to construction contracting organisations, and also shows what actions an organisation can take to improve its soft power. Readers of this book will gain new insights into effective management, from both inter and intra organisational perspectives. This unique and important book is essential reading for researchers and advanced students of construction management.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Soft Power of Construction Contracting Organisations (Spon Research). To get started finding The Soft Power of Construction Contracting Organisations (Spon Research), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.