Constructing learning: adversarial and collaborative working in the British construction industry
This paper examines two competing systems of work organisation in the British construction industry and their consequences for learning. Under the traditional 'adversarial' system, conflict, hostility and litigation between contractors are commonplace. Such a climate actively militates aga...
Main Authors: | Bishop, Daniel (Author), Felstead, Alan (Author), Fuller, Alison (Author), Jewson, Nick (Author), Unwin, Lorna (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2009-09.
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Online Access: | Get fulltext |
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