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We Built This City, ELECTRI International Research Project

Session Type: Management
Track Number: M-10
Location: MPLC
Room: E351
Speaker: Perry Daneshgari

Date: Monday, October 06, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Description:

  The operational and managerial differences between union and open shop electrical contractors are the primary main contributors accelerating the erosion of the unionized market share in large cities.  Contrary to common perception, the main difference between the two styles of operation is not the labor cost, but, rather, how the labor is managed.  The cost of labor and its uncertainty is primarily driven by management practices.  These differences have had major impact on unionized electrical contractors’ market share in large cities.   The differences appear most prominently in terms of jobsite management and the consistent application of processes. 

 

 

Speaker Bio:

  Dr. Parviz (Perry) Daneshgari is an Adjunct Professor at University of Michigan (M.S. Engineering) and Executive MBA at Michigan State University (Enterprise Information Systems).  He holds an MBA, Wayne State University; Ph.D. and M.S. in ME University of Karlsruhe, Germany; B.S. in ME & CE, Northwestern University, Illinois.  Dr. Daneshgari has extensive background in improving productivity and profits in various industries.  He has worked with electrical and other contractors throughout the nation.

 

 

To avoid any confusion or problems at the state level, NECA strongly recommends you check with your state authority prior to the Convention to find out whether they will grant CEUs for management education programs held at NECA 2008 San Fancisco. Find information on your state electrical contractor licensing boards.

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