Influence of Gender, Culture and Multiple Disciplines on the Project Group.

"Influence of Gender, Culture and Multiple Disciplines on the Project Group" Project Management September 15, 2002 Introduction The gender, cultural background and disciplinary expertise are some of the factors that influence the roles within a project group. Managing these variations can often be a turning point in success (or failure) of a project. By recognizing these differences, groups can prevent potential disasters, as well as benefit from the joint capacities of all members. Proper understanding of these …

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