Human Relations DOI: 10.1177/0018726705061314 Volume 58(11): 1467–1494 Copyright © 2005 The Tavistock Institute ® SAGE Publications London‚Thousand Oaks CA‚ New Delhi www.sagepublications.com Problems‚ problems‚ problems:The social construction of ‘leadership’ Keith Grint The invasion of Iraq was premised upon accounts of the situation that have proved unsustainable‚ but that has not generated a change in the strategy of the coalition forces. Conventional contingency accounts of leadership suggest
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for a three storey building. The two most popular construction frames‚ timber and steel will be compared and the focus will be on the types of frames and construction time for both frames. * History - timber frame * History - steel frame * Properties of timber * Properties of steel * Advantages of timber framed buildings * Advantages of steel framed buildings * Disadvantages of timber framed buildings * Disadvantages of steel framed buildings * Problems connected
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INTRODUCTION Public Interest Litigation: The term "Public Interest" means the larger interests of the public‚ general welfare and interest of the masses ((Oxford English Dictionary 2nd Edn.) Vol.Xll) and the Word “Litigation” means "a legal action including all proceedings therein‚ initiated in a court of Law with the purpose of enforcing a right or seeking a remedy." Thus‚ the expression `Public Interest Litigation’ means "any litigation conducted for the benefit of public or for removal of some
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SMART BUILDINGS INTRODUCTION We have been used to create better and better ambients from the very beginning of humanity‚ first adapting caves‚ then building structures up to modern skyscrapers and dwellings. As technology has increased we have learnt to shape ambient to better fit our needs and lately we have started to pay more attention to their efficiency‚ like better insulation for lower energy consumption. HISTORY Arne Olander in 1930‚discovered a phenomenon of SME(Shape
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Introduction In the construction industry‚ there are several factors which must be taken into consideration. Keen attention must be paid to the building codes and regulations in order to ensure that all construction activities are carried out in a potentially safe and efficient manner. These may be sighted to include occupational safety and health of employees and the preservation as well as the protection of the environment. Therefore‚ the main aim of this project is to determine the building codes‚ regulations
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CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS In the general environment for humans’ survival‚ all the materials or products used in structures or buildings are called building materials which are the material foundation for all the construction engineering. There is a wide variety of building materials. They are usually classified from different angles for the sake of study‚ application and description. The most common classifications are based on their chemical components and functions. Building materials are
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Introduction of Special Interest Tourism The tourism industry has changed over the years along with the socio-economic situations in many countries. Therefore‚ tourism markets that were popular twenty years ago are now in deterioration as travellers look for some kind of fulfilment and meaning at the destination. Special interest tourism (SIT) can be defined as a form of tourism that provides an enriching experience that is of special interest to visitors in addition to other leisure activities
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Building Types (Low Rise) Building type | Structural form | Description | Advantages | Disadvantages | Dwelling – detached semi-detached up to three storeys. | Traditional masonry cavity wall structureTimber frame Structure.Lightweight steel structureStraw bale construction. | Dwellings are lightweight structures requiring relatively small spans. The enclosing walls usually carry the load uniformly throughout their length down to a strip foundation.The enclosing walls are either masonry formed
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Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Tourism Sector: Frameworks‚ Tools and Practices Topics for case studies or concept papers. TOPIC 1 (5-7 case studies or concept papers) Engaging stakeholders in an adaptation process The case of (country name) A preliminary plan for (country name) If you choose a case study‚ please explain the process that your country/institution/organization has followed in order to build a local‚ national or regional partnership responsible
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and the definition of what it means to be disabled‚ is culturally dependent. By taking a look at the definition and the societal construction of this definition‚ as well as the social
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