(FMI, 2004). This industry is regarded as one of the most vulnerable to unethical behaviours because of the huge capital investments required, which provide the large-scale potential for rent extraction as well as investments that are typically not repurposed after implementation. Unethical behaviour can occur at any stage of a construction project, including planning and design, pre-qualification and tendering project execution, and operation and maintenance (Adnan

(FMI, 2004). This industry is regarded as one of the most vulnerable to unethical behaviours because of the huge capital investments required, which provide the large-scale potential for rent extraction as well as investments that are typically not repurposed after implementation. Unethical behaviour can occur at any stage of a construction project, including planning and design, pre-qualification and tendering project execution, and operation and maintenance (Adnan

Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781285193946

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Publisher:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Chapter1: Exploring The World Of Business And Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

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