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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (2012) 33 (7): 632–645.
Published: 21 September 2012
... they deliver benefitting the end‐user and what Elsbach and Bhattacharya call disidentification, i.e. a critique of the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach A study of identity work in the construction industry suggests that identities are based on three interrelated processes, the enactment...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (2011) 32 (7): 673–688.
Published: 28 September 2011
...Krista Hoffmeister; Konstantin P. Cigularov; Julie Sampson; John C. Rosecrance; Peter Y. Chen Purpose The present study aims to provide a perspective on effective mentoring in the construction industry by examining key mentor characteristics as perceived by construction professionals. Design...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (2008) 29 (3): 275–290.
Published: 09 May 2008
... interlocutor. Practical implications Coaching programs may be helpful for both site and other managers in the construction industry, and in other industries. Further research is needed to explore the benefits and limitations of executive coaching. Originality/value The paper contributes...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (2002) 23 (6): 333–342.
Published: 01 September 2002
...Andrew R.J. Dainty; Alan Bryman; Andrew D.F. Price The feasibility and success of empowerment are to some extent determined by factors relating to the culture and structure of the industries within which organizations are embedded. The UK construction industry is an example that has a unique socio...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (2001) 22 (4): 166–174.
Published: 01 June 2001
... to the lack of leadership and appropriate win‐win relationships. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Continuous improvement Teamwork Construction industry Production management Quality Construction has a poor public image in comparison with other industries. The sector is often perceived as being...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (1995) 16 (1): 5–12.
Published: 01 February 1995
... achieved in construction‐related industries in other countries (e.g. Mattila and Hyodynmaa, 1988). No previous attempt, however, had been made to apply the techniques in the UK construction industry. In this phase, 13 building sites in the North West of England were studied for a period of one year...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (1992) 13 (1): 9–16.
Published: 01 January 1992
... style. Initial financial success during a growth phase in the construction industry masked the deficiencies of the approach, which only became apparent during an economic slump. Provides a lesson for managers who ignore the participant needs of employees. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Construction...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (1991) 12 (1): 12–16.
Published: 01 January 1991
... of construction managers are reported. The evidence suggests that the reasons for changing jobs vary dependent upon the individual′s occupational background and level in the management hierarchy. 12 LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL 12,1 Increased turnover in the hierarchy of the construction industry...
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal (1989) 10 (6): 3–9.
Published: 01 June 1989
... Construction industry Human resource management Skills Human relations Volume 10 Number 6 1989 MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: A Case Example from the Construction Industry by Barbara A. Young R ecognition that management education and training is the most appropriate course of action for improving...

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