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Bowen, P A and Edwards, P J (1985) Cost modelling and price forecasting: practice and theory in perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 3(03), 199-215.

Cusack, M M (1985) A simplified approach to the planning and control of cost and project duration. Construction Management and Economics, 3(03), 183-98.

Hillebrandt, P M and Meikle, J L (1985) Resource planning for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 3(03), 249-63.

Nahapiet, H and Nahapiet, J (1985) A comparison of contractual arrangements for building projects. Construction Management and Economics, 3(03), 217-31.

Sözen, Z (1985) Size, technology and aspects of structure in contractor firms Turkey. Construction Management and Economics, 3(03), 233-47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: developing country; organizational structure; size; technology
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198500000017
  • Abstract:

    The recent paper treats the relationship between dimensions of size, technology and selected aspects of organizational structure in contractor firms operating in Turkey. It is proposed that the larger the organization, and the more advanced the technology employed, the higher the level of formalization, the higher the level of standardization, the higher the level of functional specialization and the owner the level of centralization. the data collected supported these propositions, except for the proposition about centralization.