Renukappa, S; Suresh, S and Alosaimi, H (2021) Knowledge management-related training strategies in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia construction industry: An empirical study. International Journal of Construction Management, 21(7), pp. 713-723. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
The growing popularity of knowledge management (KM) in the construction industry has, unfortunately, not been matched by parallel empirical research in training and benefits of KM for construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This article discusses the KM-related training strategies implemented in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia construction industry. Given the relatively new and unexplored nature of the research problem, qualitative research method was adopted to collect and analyse data. Results are based on the analysis of data from 46 professionals from KSA construction organizations. This article concludes that training interventions are a complex and context-embedded activity. The current study results suggests that for effective implementation of KM strategies, there is an urgent need for KSA construction industry to develop and deploy appropriate KM-related management training programmes. Leadership plays an important role in breaking down barriers in achieving KM strategies. The practical implication of this research is that the KM should not only focus on the specific knowledge to be captured, shared, mapped and transferred between individuals but should also address strategic concerns at group and organizational levels.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | capturing knowledge; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; knowledge management; sharing knowledge |
| Index terms: | strategy, qualitative research method, programme, knowledge management, construction organization, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, empirical study, implementation, construction industry |
| Subjects: | management, research methods, Geography, professional development, project controls, industry analysis, research design and methodology, organization, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Research Practice, Information Management, Business Strategy, Procurement, Time Control |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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