scholarly journals Knowledge management as an antecedent of performance in construction firms

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-85
Author(s):  
S. Makore ◽  
C. Eresia-Eke
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Firms

scholarly journals A fuzzy logic model for benchmarking the knowledge management performance of construction firms

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 464-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serdar Kale ◽  
Erkan A. Karaman
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Organizational Capability ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Business Executives ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Management Concepts

Knowledge management is rapidly becoming a key organizational capability for creating competitive advantage in the construction industry. The emergence of knowledge management in this capacity poses enormous challenges to executives of construction firms. This paper proposes a model for benchmarking the knowledge management performance of construction firms that can guide and assist construction business executives in meeting these challenges. The proposed model incorporates benchmarking and knowledge management concepts with fuzzy set theory to adequately handle imprecision, vagueness, and uncertainty that prevail in this process. It uses the fuzzy-weighted average (FWA) algorithm to evaluate the knowledge management performance of construction firms. It is an internal reporting model that can provide powerful diagnostic information to executives of construction firms by evaluating their firm’s knowledge management performance, identifying their firm’s strengths and weaknesses with regard to each knowledge management practice, and setting priorities for managerial actions related to knowledge management practices that need improvement. A real-world case study is presented to illustrate the implementation and utility of the proposed model.

scholarly journals BENCHMARKING THE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serdar Kale ◽  
A. Erkan Karaman
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Organizational Capability ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Business Executives ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices

Knowledge management is rapidly becoming a key organizational capability for creating competitive advantage in the construction industry. The emergence of knowledge management in this capacity poses enormous challenges to executives of construction firms. This paper proposes a model for benchmarking those knowledge management practices of AEC firms that can guide and assist construction business executives in meeting these challenges. The proposed model incorporates benchmarking and knowledge management concepts with importance-performance analysis (IPA) maps. It is a simple visual tool that can provide powerful diagnostic information to executives of AEC firms by evaluating their firm's knowledge management practices, identifying their firm's comparative advantages and disadvantages with regard to each knowledge management practice, and setting priorities for managerial actions related to knowledge management practices that need improvement. A real-world case study is presented to illustrate the implementation and utility of the proposed model.

Knowledge management and the competitiveness of small construction firms

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rosli Mohamad ◽  
Normayuni Mat Zin
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Administrative Innovations

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the mediating effects of innovation on the relationship between knowledge management and firm competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from small construction firms in the Eastern Region of Peninsular Malaysia. Out of the 190 construction firms surveyed, 153 (80.5%) respondents returned their completed questionnaire. These were used for data analysis. The data were then analyzed using the covariance-based structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings Knowledge management had a direct and significant positive effect on firm competitiveness. Nonetheless, the effect of knowledge management on firm competitiveness was mediated by innovation. This indicates that knowledge management should be supported by technical and administrative innovations in the firm. Research limitations/implications The data collected were from a limited sample of construction firms. In addition, conducting a study on a region of Malaysia may limit the generalizability of the model. Practical implications While knowledge management is crucial for a firm’s competitiveness, technical and administrative innovations must be concurrently improved for a stronger firm competitiveness. This is especially true in terms of financial strength and core competence. Originality/value This paper provides some empirical evidence that technical and administrative innovations fully mediated the relationship between knowledge management and firm competitiveness. The results consolidate the resource-based view on the importance of internal resource and capability of the firm and improve KM research area. It also strengthens the view that KM is a critical factor for firm competitiveness, but a good KM without strong innovation will not increase the competitiveness of small construction firms.

Enhancing knowledge management in construction firms

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Loforte Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Firms

scholarly journals Transformational Leadership, Knowledge Management, Work Motivation, and Employee Performance among Construction Employees in Jakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 214
Author(s):  
Bimmo Dwi Baskoro ◽  
Sudarmadji Sudarmadji ◽  
Suherman Suherman ◽  
Ahmad Yani ◽  
Robby Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Major City ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Management Work

This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership (TL) and knowledge management (KM) on employee performance (EP) through work motivation (WM) at construction companies in Jakarta, Indonesia. The data was collected from construction firms that have grade high qualification in Jakarta, Indonesia. A sample of 138 companies representatives was drawn from 138 construction firms in Jakarta. The structural equation modelling – partial least squares (SEM-PLS) was used to test the proposed hypothesizes. TL has a significant effect on EP through WM. KM has a significant effect on EP through WM. The relevance of the research stems from the context of a major city in Jakarta, Indonesia. Furthermore, this research is one of the initial attempts to investigate EP by considering TL and KM and its applicability to Jakarta construction firms.

scholarly journals Reflecting on knowledge management as an enabler of innovation in project-based construction firms

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Sergeeva ◽  
Meri Duryan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Cognitive Mapping ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Innovative Capabilities ◽  
Innovative Thinking

Purpose This paper aims to explore the ways innovation becomes enabled through knowledge management and sharing which has important implications for establishing and sustaining the culture of innovative thinking in project-based construction firms. This study adopts a reflective practitioner perspective to explore this relationship. Design/methodology/approach In total, 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted with the construction sector professionals whose roles are most relevant in the connection between innovation and knowledge management. Thematic analysis and cognitive mapping techniques were used to analyse the interview data. Findings The research findings indicate that due to the complexity of project-based construction firms, a more holistic approach to knowledge management and organisational learning at the firm level is required. This would enable a culture of continuous and coordinated knowledge flow that facilitates innovation and continuous improvement in project-based firms. Practical implications This paper has important implications for practising managers in project-based construction firms. By better understanding the ways organisational knowledge can be managed to become an enabler of innovation would allow to build and enhance firms’ innovative capabilities, individual and team competencies. There is a real need for innovation knowledge managers as formal job positions in the construction sector. Originality/value This study contributes to construction innovation and project management research and practice by providing insights into establishing and sustaining the culture of learning and innovative thinking.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document