Japanese Contractors in Overseas Markets Bridging Cultural and Communication Gaps /

• Main Authors: Suzuki, Kazuhito (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Sui Pheng, Low (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Management in the Built Environment,
• Subjects: Building-Superintendence.; Construction industry-Management.; Construction superintendence.; Project management.; Engineering economics.; Engineering economy.; Construction Management.; Project Management.; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing.

This book explores the differences in cultural attributes and management factors to enable managers working for Japanese contractors to reduce misunderstandings and misinterpretations when communicating with project team members from different cultural backgrounds. It focuses on Japanese contractors...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Japanese Construction Industry and Exports
• The Construction Industry and International Firms in Singapore
• National Culture
• Communication Management
• Conceptual Framework
• Research Methodology
• Data Analysis
• Case Studies
• Validation Exercises
• Conclusions and Recommendation.