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Abdul-Aziz, A-R (2012) Control mechanisms exercised in Malaysian housing public-private partnerships. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 37–55.
Cattell, D W (2012) An overview of component unit pricing theory. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 81–92.
Davey, C L, Powell, J A, Powell, J E and Cooper, I (2002) Action learning in a medium-sized construction company. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 5–15.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: action learning; business process change; culture change; feedback; innovation; learning; learning organizations; management; SMEs
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=fkw049rrbpnhuxy3
- Abstract:
The role of action learning in promoting innovation and culture change is investigated within one medium-sized construction company. This case study was an exemplary part of a larger study to encourage small and medium-sized construction enterprises to engage in lifelong learning and implement good practice. Feedback from participants in this case study suggests that action learning can generate a motivated, committed and innovative management team, as well as better site management and leadership. Middle managers from different divisions in the company believe that action learning has given them a vital sense of involvement in the corporate development of the firm and a sense of empowerment in relation to senior management.
Gurung, N and Mahendran, M (2002) Comparative life cycle costs for new steel portal frame building systems. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 35–46.
Kus, H and Nygren, K (2002) Microenvironmental characterization of rendered autoclaved aerated concrete. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 25–34.
Lahdenperä, P (2012) Making sense of the multi-party contractual arrangements of project partnering, project alliancing and integrated project delivery. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 57–79.
Ruan, X, Ochieng, E G, Price, A D F and Egbu, C O (2012) Knowledge integration process in construction projects: a social network analysis approach to compare competitive and collaborative working. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01).
Shipworth, D T (2002) A stochastic framework for embodies greenhouse gas emissions modelling of construction materials. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 16–24.
Tabish, S Z S and Jha, K N (2012) The impact of anti-corruption strategies on corruption free performance in public construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 21–35.