Senaratne, S and Malewana, C (2011) Linking individual, team and organizational learning in construction project team settings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 7(1), pp. 50-63. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
Three levels or processes of learning are identified in project teams: individual learning, team learning and organizational learning. This article aims to explore the existing learning processes of construction project teams and identify factors that link these processes. This was approached through case studies of two construction project teams in Sri Lanka, operating under the traditional procurement method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five distinct participants from each case. Data were analysed using coding and cognitive mapping techniques. The research findings highlight the centrality of individual level among the three learning processes in a construction project team setting, in contrast to the centrality of team level that is established in general project-based organizations. The article further reveals key factors that effectively link the three learning processes. It is hoped that these findings will be useful to general construction teams that mainly operate under separated contract arrangements in many countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | engineering and construction; learning processes; managing teams |
| Index terms: | project team, cognitive mapping, Sri Lanka, construction team, traditional procurement, contract arrangement, project-based organization, interview, organizational learning, construction project team, case study |
| Subjects: | organization, data collection methods, project delivery, contractual arrangements, professional development, Geography, cognitive psychology |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Procurement, Information Management, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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