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Project Communication Management in Complex Environments [electronic resource] / by Zhong Ying, Low Sui Pheng.

By: Ying, Zhong [author.].
Contributor(s): Sui Pheng, Low [author.] | SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2014Description: X, 206 p. 25 illus., 11 illus. in color. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9789814560641.Subject(s): Engineering | Project management | Geotechnical engineering | Complexity, Computational | Building -- Superintendence | Construction industry -- Management | Construction superintendence | Engineering | Construction Management | Complexity | Project Management | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth SciencesAdditional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification: 624 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Introduction -- Complexity Theory Review -- Theoretical Review on Crisis and Communication Management -- Conceptual Framework -- Research Methodology -- Data Analysis -- Conclusions and Recommendations.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: This unique book that deals with project communication management in complex environments, taking a leaf from China's experience with a major earthquake in Sichuan, would be a timely contribution to fill this lacuna. Readers would be able to understand how companies and organizations that are unprepared for crisis management would react to their detriment. The lessons provided in this book are the only one of its kind to highlight the lessons for companies and organizations to prepare themselves for successful project communication management through the complexity-informed framework. Although the book is written by two building professionals, the concepts and lessons presented are generic and equally applicable for businesses outside of the construction industry; for example, for airports, resorts, hotels, shipyards, etc.
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Introduction -- Complexity Theory Review -- Theoretical Review on Crisis and Communication Management -- Conceptual Framework -- Research Methodology -- Data Analysis -- Conclusions and Recommendations.

This unique book that deals with project communication management in complex environments, taking a leaf from China's experience with a major earthquake in Sichuan, would be a timely contribution to fill this lacuna. Readers would be able to understand how companies and organizations that are unprepared for crisis management would react to their detriment. The lessons provided in this book are the only one of its kind to highlight the lessons for companies and organizations to prepare themselves for successful project communication management through the complexity-informed framework. Although the book is written by two building professionals, the concepts and lessons presented are generic and equally applicable for businesses outside of the construction industry; for example, for airports, resorts, hotels, shipyards, etc.

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