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11. Discussion and Validation

Authors : Shang Gao, Sui Pheng Low

Published in: Lean Construction Management

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Abstract

This chapter uses SWOT analysis to discuss the results presented in Chaps. 8–10. The discussion in this chapter reinforces what the findings from the earlier chapters suggest, and how the research results relate to the literature review. The implications and strategies for LCCFs are also included. This chapter ends with a validation of the strategies proposed.

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Metadata
Title
Discussion and Validation
Authors
Shang Gao
Sui Pheng Low
Copyright Year
2014
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
Lean Construction Management

Print ISBN: 978-981-287-013-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-287-014-8

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-014-8_11