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2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

5. Basic Concepts of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management Theory

Author : Zhaohan Sheng

Published in: Fundamental Theories of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Beginning with the practice of mega infrastructure construction management activities, this chapter proposes certain basic concepts within the system of the theory. The thinking principles and cognitive depth of researchers with respect to management theory are reflected in the concepts they propose and the logic relations among those concepts.

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Metadata
Title
Basic Concepts of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management Theory
Author
Zhaohan Sheng
Copyright Year
2018
Book
Fundamental Theories of Mega Infrastructure Construction Management

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-61972-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-61974-3

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61974-3_5