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Knowledge creation in construction organisations: a case approach

Harriet Eliufoo (Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

The Learning Organization

ISSN: 0969-6474

Article publication date: 23 May 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate and characterise the knowledge creation process in construction organisations and explore to what extent organisations facilitate the process.

Design/methodology/approach

A case study approach is adopted using four construction organisations; a knowledge creation model is also used as the analytical tool.

Findings

The model successfully identifies the characteristics of the knowledge creation process and its uniqueness among the cases studied; and that conscientious effort by organisations to facilitate the process is limited.

Research limitations/implications

The study is limited to intra‐firm knowledge creation.

Practical implications

Understanding of the knowledge creation process by organisations adopting the model is a potential platform for enhancement of the process in organisations.

Originality/value

The article provides the establishment of specific knowledge creation models through an empirical investigation of construction organisations.

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Citation

Eliufoo, H. (2008), "Knowledge creation in construction organisations: a case approach", The Learning Organization, Vol. 15 No. 4, pp. 309-325. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470810879565

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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