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Enterprise Risk Management in International Construction Operations

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 and similarities between Risk Management (RM), Project Risk Management (PRM) and ERM in the const…

Infrastructure Investments in Developing Economies

Edition

1

ISBN/ISSN

978-981-287-248-7

Collation

Business Management

Series Title

-

Call Number

650

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