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Competitive Strategy in a Context of Low Financial Resources
(Taylor and Francis Ltd. http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/09613218.asp, 2002)
Traditionally, competitive advantage has been based upon large-scale production and accumulation of large
quantities of physical and financial assets. Large financially capable firms, particularly Multi-national
Corporations ...
Impact of culture on the application of TQM in the construction industry in Botswana
(MCB University Press, http://www.emerald-library.com, 2000)
Total quality management (TQM) as an integrated approach to management that
represents a holistic management philosophy, rather than a series of techniques, is embedded with
cultural values and assumptions that are ...
Community-managed infrastructure facilities
(MCB University Press; Emerald Group Publishing Ltd; http://www.emeraldinsight.com/, 1997)
The design and construction of infrastructure facilities
such as road network, water supply and sewage disposal
in Botswana, have often been done in a top-bottom
fashion where the government or local authority decides
what ...
A hybrid approach to house construction – a case study in Botswana
(Taylor and Francis, http://www.pdfserve.informaworld.com/940578_73138570, 1997)
This paper examines the strategy of employing a hybrid combination of indigenous
and modern housing construction technologies. Using a Botswana village as a case
study, this paper examines four traditional house types ...
Competition aspect of construction alliances
(MCB University Press. http//:www.emerald.library.com/ft, 2001)
The primary purpose of forming alliance in the construction industry is to pool together the resources of the participating partners in order to form a team that has a competitive advantage. Each partner in an alliance has ...
The role of trustworthiness in the formation and governance of construction alliances
(Elsevier Ltd; http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/296/description#description, 2007)
The ensuing globalization of the construction industry as well as the highly fragmented and divisive nature of the industry are among
the forces that are influencing it to seek management approaches such as strategic ...
Community participation in facility management
(MCB University Press http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02632779810233511, 1998-11)
By involving the beneficiaries of a facility such as housing or an irrigation scheme, at the various stages of the
project, it is possible to build their capacity in relation to the facility, which may contribute to the ...
Tracing the African project failure syndrome: the significance of 'ubuntu".
(Emerald http://www.emeraldinsight.com, 1999)
The lack of 'ubuntu'(African group solidarity) between project stakeholders in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) public building sector has been surrounded by controversy and strongly held opinions. The work ...
Improving the traditional earth construction: a case study of Botswana
(Elsevier, 1997)
The traditional developed earth as one of the most important construction materials by taking cognizance of the strength requirements, durability of resulting structures and the environmental concern in processing and using ...
The role of trustworthiness in the formation and governance of construction alliances
(Elsevier Ltd; www.elsevier.com/locate/buildenv, 2006-05-04)
The ensuing globalization of the construction industry as well as the highly fragmented and divisive nature of the industry are among the forces that are influencing it to seek management approaches such as strategic ...