White elephant stampede : case studies in policy and project management failures
2022
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Click and Collect for White elephant stampede : case studies in policy and project management failuresThis book examines the seemingly endless cavalcade of projects that fail to meet their objectives, cost more than expected and become an ongoing drain on public resources. From public awareness campaign disasters to payroll system technology collapses, from poorly developed environmental projects to the over-optimistic benefits of proposed Olympic Games, these case studies provide lessons as to why White Elephant projects occur and how they might be avoided. It is of value to every decision maker and to every concerned citizen. Project Managers, Senior Public Servants, Politicians, Academics and Students will gain valuable insights from this volume. This book draws on the research and industry experience, and expertise of an outstanding range of contributors: Gary Banks, Simon Dawkins, Brian Dollery, Henrico Dolfing, David Gration, Paul Hooper, Binoy Kampmark, Aynsley Kellow, Bruce Kingston, Justin Macdonnell, Scott Prasser, Nadeem Samnakay and Steven Schwarz.
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White elephant stampede : case studies in policy and project management failures / edited by David Gration, Bruce Kingston and Scott Prasser.
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Redland Bay, Queensland : Connor Court Publishing, 2022©2022
Collation:
244 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781922815187 (pbk)9781922815187
Dewey class:
658.404
Language:
English
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BRN:
550407
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Computers and Business | 658.404 WHI | On Reserve Shelf - Awaiting collection within 10 days of this date. (Set: 19 Sep 2024) |
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