A Quantitative Analysis of Knowledge Collaboration Enablers for Practicing Engineers

Wong, Silky; Cross, Jennifer; Burton, Cherise M.

doi:10.1080/10429247.2020.1780840

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“…Through its mediation role (Tshuma et al ., 2018; Wong et al ., 2020), the PMO establishes and aligns KM infrastructure and processes that facilitate the transfer of knowledge with different levels of articulability, at the right time, to the right recipient(s) to improve the usability of knowledge (Lee et al ., 2012; Tshuma et al ., 2018). Although both tacit and explicit knowledge are crucial in the creation and re-use of knowledge and contribute positively to project success (Pretorius and Steyn, 2005), less articulated knowledge is difficult to diffuse among project personnel, and thus hinders the successful transfer and usability of knowledge (Cummings and Teng, 2003; Fernie et al , 2003).…”

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The mediation role of the PMO in the transfer of knowledge between projects – a case study of five PMOs

Tshuma

Steyn

Waveren

2021

IJMPB

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PurposeThis article describes advances in the study of knowledge transfer (KT) in project-based organizations (PBOs). Project management offices (PMOs) have both a moderation role and a mediation role to play in KT between projects. In order to improve KT between projects, this paper explores the mediation role of the PMO in the transfer of knowledge with different levels of articulability. The aim is to improve the usability of transferred knowledge.Design/methodology/approachThe case study method was used to investigate KT in five-divisional PMOs within a multinational engineering and project management PBO. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted and the results were analysed using ATLAS.Ti (a computer-aided qualitative data analysis software).FindingsThe findings show that it is the way in which the PMO structures knowledge management (KM) infrastructure and processes, which determines the success of its mediation role in the transfer of tacit and explicit knowledge between projects. The articulability of knowledge influences the PMO's mediation role and the PMO's mediation role in turn improves the usability of knowledge, thereby creating a conducive environment for a competitive advantage.Originality/valueThis study offers a framework to assist scholars and practitioners to understand the mediation role of the PMO in the transfer of knowledge with different levels of articulability within the projects environment. Such understanding can improve the usability of transferred knowledge, thereby creating a competitive edge for a PBO. The study shows that the PMO can be used as an instrument for KT between projects, a theme that was not found in literature. The paper thus offers new empirical information.

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The mediation role of the PMO in the transfer of knowledge between projects – a case study of five PMOs

Tshuma

Steyn

Waveren

2021

IJMPB

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“…, 2018), increasing their willingness to stay and deal with a changing environment and challenges. Engineering managers can improve the success of knowledge transfer between apprentices and engineers by creating a favorable working environment and fostering trust and support from senior managers, thereby maintaining the company's competitive advantage (Wong et al. , 2020).…”

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“…Employee retention through job satisfaction is crucial for engineering organizations, and is achieved by increasing organizational commitment, income levels, and helping employees achieve this work-life balance (Mart ınez-Le on et al, 2018), increasing their willingness to stay and deal with a changing environment and challenges. Engineering managers can improve the success of knowledge transfer between apprentices and engineers by creating a favorable working environment and fostering trust and support from senior managers, thereby maintaining the company's competitive advantage (Wong et al, 2020). Such employee behavior would be of significance to the company as these benefits can be reaped only through the maintenance of a long-term relationship with their employees (Ortiz-de-Mandojana and Bansal, 2016).…”

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Multiple paths to enhancing the resilience of project-based organizations from the perspective of CSR configuration: evidence from the Chinese construction industry

Liu

2022

ECAM

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PurposeThe role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) fulfillment is critical when building resilience of project-based organizations (PBOs). However, fulfilling CSR to build a highly resilient PBO remains a black box problem. This study explores the different CSR combinations that enhance PBO resilience.Design/methodology/approachThis study defines CSR in terms of shareholder, employee, and social CSR, and analyzes corporate characteristics in terms of corporate scale and nature. Data are collected from Hexun.com and the China Stock Market and Accounting Research Database (CSMAR). The qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) method is used to analyze 48 listed construction and engineering companies from China to explore the CSR configurations for PBOs in enhancing organizational resilience.FindingsA large firm size is a necessary condition for high organizational resilience. We find six paths to build high and non-high resilience in PBOs, and the driving mechanisms of high and non-high resilience exhibit an asymmetric relationship.Research limitations/implicationsThis study cracks the black box of CSR fulfillment and PBO resilience. It reveals the CSR configurations that enhance or inhibit the resilience of PBOs. It also provides scientific basis for PBOs in their fulfillment of CSR in response to crises, and the enhancement of organizational resilience. Future research can be expanded to other industries, as the study sample is only limited to civil engineering construction companies. Since this study uses cross-sectional data, time series can be introduced in the future to further explore the relationship between CSR and organizational resilience.Practical implicationsThis study provides targeted suggestions that can help decision-makers of construction companies to determine how they can fulfill CSR to enhance organizational resilience. At the same time, it can provide intellectual support for PBOs to cope with systemic crises and promote the fulfillment of CSR.Originality/valueIn terms of theoretical value, on the one hand, this study verifies the relationship between CSR fulfillment and PBO resilience, revealing its mechanism of action and multiple paths; on the other hand, it provides a new way of thinking for management research methods and enriches the theoretical study of organizational resilience.

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How Does Relational Governance Affect Knowledge Collaboration in Integrated Project Delivery? A Transactive Memory System Process

Cheng

Zhang

Jiang-hong

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Engineering Management Journal

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A Quantitative Analysis of Knowledge Collaboration Enablers for Practicing Engineers

Cited by 9 publications

References 55 publications

The mediation role of the PMO in the transfer of knowledge between projects – a case study of five PMOs

The mediation role of the PMO in the transfer of knowledge between projects – a case study of five PMOs

Multiple paths to enhancing the resilience of project-based organizations from the perspective of CSR configuration: evidence from the Chinese construction industry

How Does Relational Governance Affect Knowledge Collaboration in Integrated Project Delivery? A Transactive Memory System Process

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