published_or_final_version / Surveying / Master / Master of Science

published_or_final_version / Real Estate and Construction / Master / Master of Science in Construction Project Management

by Loh Shing Wai. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 52-54). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.vi / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Technology Transfer --- p.1 / Purpose of Study --- p.3 / Scope of Study --- p.5 / Approach and Methodology --- p.5 / Chapter II. --- BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISATANCE AGENCY --- p.7 / Historical Background --- p.7 / Organization Structure and Staffing --- p.9 / "Vision, Mission and Values" --- p.10 / Corporate Culture --- p.12 / Local Student Finance Scheme --- p.13 / Chapter III. --- ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS --- p.15 / External Environment --- p.15 / Internal Environment --- p.16 / Chapter IV --- STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM --- p.18 / Existing IT Environment --- p.18 / Development of Proposed System --- p.19 / System Objectives --- p.20 / Project Schedule --- p.20 / Project Control --- p.21 / Development Approach --- p.22 / Chapter V. --- FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS / IT Project Implementation Issues --- p.23 / Merging the Islands of Automation --- p.23 / Assimilating Emerging Technologies --- p.23 / Partnership of Three Constituencies --- p.24 / Findings --- p.25 / Analysis --- p.26 / Leadership --- p.26 / Business Changes --- p.28 / Project Team --- p.29 / Team Spirit --- p.31 / Lack of Confidence --- p.31 / Comments from Focus Group --- p.33 / Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSION --- p.35 / Chapter VII. --- POSSIBLE COURSES OF ACTIONS AND RECOMMENDATION --- p.38 / Leadership Style --- p.38 / Roles of Senior Manager --- p.39 / User Representative --- p.39 / Project Team --- p.40 / Communication Strategy --- p.40 / User Training --- p.44 / User Manuals/Documentation --- p.44 / APPENDICES --- p.45 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.49