Lansley, P (1994) Analysing construction organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 12(4), pp. 337-348. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
When applied to construction organizations the extensive literature on organization theory can be confusing and conflicting. This paper provides a path through some of those theories of organization which have been found of value in understanding how construction organizations function. It suggests that although they may take quite different perspectives and be based on quite different assumptions there exists valuable linkages between some of the most well-known theories and their associated models of organization.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | economic theory; leadership; organization theory; problem solving |
| Index terms: | linkage, economic theory, construction organization, problem solving |
| Subjects: | decision-making and reasoning, business, organization, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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