- Author
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Fellows, R. F.
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Seymour, D. E.
- Title
- Perspectives on Culture in Construction.
- Report
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CIB Report 275; CIB Publication 275
September 2002
318 p.
- Distribution
- FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Website: http://www.cibworld.nl Published by: International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, CIB General Secretariat, Post Box 1837, 3000 BV ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Email: [email protected]
- Keywords
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construction
- Abstract
- The purpose of this collection of papers is to give readers a variety of perspectives on culture and the way the topic of culture is being treated amongst the international community of researchers in construction management. The output reflects the major themes that the word culture evokes amongst this community and that the methods of study reported give notable insights on the various approaches in widespread use. In large part, the chapters are a response to a call by CIB Task Group TG 23 Culture in Construction to its Members to say in what ways culture figures as an issue in their work. Considering that the word is renowned for the difficulties in pinning down exactly what it refers to, there seems to be general agreement on four points. First, all contributors share the common sense recognition that people throughout the globe living their lives in various settings, differ in what they take to be normal, right and proper conduct. Second, these differences can be, and frequently are, the source of misunderstanding, which leads to conflict and other forms of social malfunction. Third, there needs to be greater recognition and understanding of these differences in the cause of greater harmony, whether across national or corporate boundaries. Fourth, all assume the need for change, whether in the interests of equity or economic efficiency. The report aims: - To identify and define concepts of culture in the international construction industry and to carry out research into their manifestations and effects. - To discuss and develop appropriate, methodologies for the study of culture in construction. - To determine and, where appropriate, adopt methodologies used in other disciplines, with special reference to the Social Sciences, for researching culture in the international construction industry.