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12. Conclusions

verfasst von : Shang Gao, Sui Pheng Low

Erschienen in: Lean Construction Management

Verlag: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

This final chapter presents an overall summary of the study. It starts with describing how the aims and objectives of the research have been met, along with the major conclusions and potential contributions to both theoretical and managerial practices that arise from the research. The limitations of the study, along with recommendations for construction firms and the Chinese construction industry and future work are described at the end of the chapter.

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Metadaten
Titel
Conclusions
verfasst von
Shang Gao
Sui Pheng Low
Copyright-Jahr
2014
Verlag
Springer Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-014-8_12