Management in the Built Environment in Ireland

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Central topics such as organisational structures, planning, decision making, leadership, communication, motivation, HRM, strategic management and marketing management are presented within the context of the changed Irish economic environment. Current management issues particular to the construction industry, such as survival, ethics and responsibility, women in management and cultural diversity, amongst others, are highlighted and discussed and case studies presenting topics associated with various scenarios within both large and small building projects in Ireland are examined. This book is written in a clear, accessible and structured way. Each chapter contains learning outcomes, supports self-learning, highlights key definitions and presents questions and answers at the end.