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Brett-Jones, A T (1983) Barchester low-rise: a case study of a management contract for remedial work to a large housing scheme. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 91-117.

Flanagan, R and Norman, G (1983) The accuracy and monitoring of quantity surveyors' price forecasting for building work. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 157-80.

Lansley, P R (1983) A practical approach to auditing organizational flexibility. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 145-56.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: auditing; flexibility; manpower; organization
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198300000011
  • Abstract:

    Whilst there exists a variety of approaches to auditing the potential of firms to respond to major changes in their markets, many of these methods rest on concepts, techniques and perspectives which are not readily accessible to the practicing construction manager. An alternative auditing method has been developed specially for senior line management without heavy reliance on advanced behaviourial science concepts or on the advice of consultants. The method is illustrated by reference to two examples of the constraints experienced by construction firms in responding to a major recession. Some general conclusions about the nature of the constraints on flexible and inflexible firms are presented.

Leopold, E and Bishop, D (1983) Design philosophy and practice in speculative housebuilding: Part 1. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 119-44.