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Factors inducing knowledge creation: empirical evidence from Thai construction projects

Wasan Teerajetgul (Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management, School of Civil Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand)
Chotchai Charoenngam (Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management, School of Civil Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand)

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management

ISSN: 0969-9988

Article publication date: 1 November 2006

2016

Abstract

Purpose

This research is aimed at examining the relationships between knowledge factors and the knowledge creation process in construction projects, paying particular attention to on‐site work.

Design/methodology/approach

The design of this research is cross‐sectional and uses a blended methodological approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The research model includes the following variables; six knowledge factors: vision of leadership, trust, collaboration, incentives, information technology (IT) support, and individual competencies; and four knowledge creation processes: socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. Survey data from 70 construction projects in Thai construction firms, obtained by means of a questionnaire developed by the researcher, were collated and analyzed. As a means of testing the model, regression analysis techniques were used to analyze the data.

Findings

Consistent with previous empirical evidence, three knowledge factors affected the knowledge creation process: incentives, IT, and individual competencies. It was noted that these factors overlay the knowledge creation process at all execution stages of on‐site construction.

Originality/value

This research is expected to contribute to a better understanding of important knowledge factors and knowledge management research in Thai construction that is still at an infancy stage. In order to build a knowledge creative culture, construction project executives need to support and maximize the value of human assets (individual competencies). Furthermore, facilitating IT‐supported knowledge management in construction projects needs to be considered and emphasized needs to be placed on productive work and gain a competitive advantage.

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Citation

Teerajetgul, W. and Charoenngam, C. (2006), "Factors inducing knowledge creation: empirical evidence from Thai construction projects", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 13 No. 6, pp. 584-599. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980610712382

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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