Yuan, Z and Khosrowshahi, F (2005) Information system for project managers in chinese construction small and medium sized enterprises. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 21st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2005, London, UK.
Abstract
Ever since China entered World Trade Organisation (WTO) in the year 2001, its construction industry has been developing at a rapid pace. There is an urgent need for Chinese construction Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to re-examine their procurement system especially with the view to improve their current Information System. This paper represents the findings from a combination of literature review and questionnaire survey that sought to develop a new information system to support project managers of SME organisations undertaking the traditional procurement system in China. Initially, through a detailed investigation the benefits of Information Technology is articulated and related to the traditional procurement system in China. It is also demonstrated how the Information System performance metrics can assist the development of a new information system. These findings were exploited to map out a framework, which are defining a new Information System applicable to design stage, implementation, and maintenance strategy.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | it investment; is performance; SMEs; construction process; competitive advantage |
| Index terms: | performance metric, competitive advantage, project manager, World Trade Organization, strategy, small and medium sized enterprise, literature review, traditional procurement, survey, construction process, procurement system, design stage, investigation, questionnaire, implementation, construction industry, China, information system, information technology |
| Subjects: | management, performance measurement, Geography, market analysis, building construction, industry analysis, information systems, data collection methods, profession, organization, computing systems, professional practice, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, institutional frameworks |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Design Practice, Quality Management, Site Management, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Roles and Professions, Governance, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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