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    Series series Routledge Studies in Global Competition
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    Construction teams are usually complex, interdisciplinary and temporary, and, as such, the need for effective communication is crucial. However, published data regarding the manner in which individuals interact within the temporary project team is scarce, with little other than anecdotal evidence available.Recognizing this gap, Communication in Construction Teams provides a comprehensive overview ... Read more

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  • The Economics of Information Technology

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    Series series Raffaele Mattioli Lectures
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  • Rethinking Management

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    This book argues, against the current view, that competitiveness--that is, the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector--matters to the long-term health of the U.S. economy and particularly to its long-term capacity to raise the standard of living of its citizens. The book challenges the arguments popularized most recently by Paul Krugman thatcompetitiveness is a dangerous obsession that ... Read more

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  • Transaction Cost Management

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  • Governance, Regulation and Powers on the Internet

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  • Supply Chain Strategy, Second Edition: Unleash the Power of Business Integration to Maximize Financial, Service, and Operations Performance

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