Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry: A Socio-technical PerspectiveKnowledge Management in the Construction Industry: A Socio-Technical Perspective presents a portfolio of concepts, methods, models, and tools supported by real life case studies from various corners of the globe providing insights into the management of knowledge in the construction industry. Untangling the hype from the reality, practical means of implementing knowledge management in the construction industry through various mechanisms and tools are demonstrated. For the practitioner, it provides practical insights and experiences from real life cases, for the researcher and academic, it provides current and state-of-the-art undertakings in this emerging area for the construction industry. |
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Organisational Culture in a Knowledge - Sharing Environment A knowledge -
enterprising culture is arguably one of the most important conditions leading to
the success of a KM project . Indeed , many authors have identified culture as the
...
Organisational Culture in a Knowledge - Sharing Environment A knowledge -
enterprising culture is arguably one of the most important conditions leading to
the success of a KM project . Indeed , many authors have identified culture as the
...
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individuals ( particularly the organisation ' s leaders ) attempt to change the
culture of their organisation to fit their own preferences or changing marketplace
conditions . This culture then influences the decision - making processes , it
affects ...
individuals ( particularly the organisation ' s leaders ) attempt to change the
culture of their organisation to fit their own preferences or changing marketplace
conditions . This culture then influences the decision - making processes , it
affects ...
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Organisational Culture and Learning Culture : A Relationship It can be argued
that the organisational culture determines the appreciation of a learning culture
and has paramount influence on the learning culture ' s strength or weakness ( i .
e .
Organisational Culture and Learning Culture : A Relationship It can be argued
that the organisational culture determines the appreciation of a learning culture
and has paramount influence on the learning culture ' s strength or weakness ( i .
e .
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