Ovbagbedia, O O and Ochieng, E G (2015) Impact of organisational culture on knowledge transfer in Nigerian heavy engineering projects. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 168(5), pp. 241-247. ISSN 17514304
Abstract
Knowledge management methods are considered to focus on the process of knowledge creation, sharing and distribution in an organisation. Although culture has been mentioned widely as a challenge in knowledge management initiatives, few studies have addressed the impact of organisational culture on knowledge transfer. This paper analyses how organisational culture impacts knowledge transfer approaches in heavy engineering projects. Questionnaires were used to collect data on knowledge transfer. Validity and reliability were achieved by assessing the plausibility in terms of already existing knowledge. The results were grouped under three major themes: opinion of culture, project team behaviours and organisational culture and knowledge transfer practices.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | knowledge management; project management |
| Index terms: | questionnaire, knowledge transfer, knowledge management, organizational culture, knowledge creation, project team, project management, validity |
| Subjects: | project management theory and practice, professional development, sociology, data collection methods, project delivery, research dissemination and communication, evaluation and assessment methods, knowledge management |
| Topics: | Project Management, Organizational Design, Digital Applications, Research Practice, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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