People and Organizational Management in Construction, Second edition, applies management concepts to the construction industry, addressing the ways construction organizations can seek to improve their performance and effectiveness by understanding human and organizational behaviour.
Using case studies and examples from the construction industry, this guide blends management concepts and theories with practice to explain the interactions between people at work, the management and the external environment, an understanding of which is essential for an organization’s success.
In this second edition, greater attention has been given to the effect of the external environment on strategic decisions; evaluating organizational strategy designs and cultures; features affecting leadership style; and motivation and job satisfaction.
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Evolution of Organization and Management Theory
Chapter 3 : The Environment and Organizational Strategy
Chapter 4 : Organizational Structure
Chapter 5 : Work Groups
Chapter 6 : Organizational Culture
Chapter 7 : Leadership
Chapter 8 : Motivation and Job Satisfaction
Chapter 9 : Personnel Management
Chapter 10 : Suggested Answers to Questions Related to Chapter 3
Chapter 11 : Suggested Answers to Questions Related to Chapter 4
Chapter 12 : Suggested Answers to Questions Related to Chapter 5
Chapter 13 : Suggested Answers to Questions Related to Chapter 6
Chapter 14 : Suggested Answers to Questions Related to Chapter 7
Chapter 15 : Suggested Answers to Questions Related to Chapter 8
Index
