Enterprise Risk Management in International Construction Operations

• Main Authors: Zhao, Xianbo (Author), Hwang, Bon-Gang (Author), Low, Sui Pheng (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Production management.; Engineering economics.; Engineering economy.; Quality control.; Reliability.; Industrial safety.; Building > Superintendence.; Construction industry > Management.; Construction superintendence.; Construction Management.; Operations Management.; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing.; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.

This book provides readers an understanding of the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for international construction operations. In an extended case study, it primarily focuses on Chinese construction firms (CCFs) based in Singapore. In this regard, the book explains the differences...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Chinese Construction Industry and Firms
• Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Theories of Organizational Behaviour
• Conceptual Model: Linking ERM Implementation to Theories of Organizational Behaviour
• Research Methodology
• Data Analysis and Discussions
• Case Studies
• Developing a Knowledge-Based Decision Support System for ERM
• Conclusions and Recommendations.