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Adeleke, A (2017) Linking effective project management to business strategy in oil and gas industry through decision-making processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Adigbo, F A (2020) Stakeholder engagement and construction project performance in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Akinrinade, M B (2018) Managing risk in construction projects: A quantitative study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Banks, E R (2021) Women in construction: Exploring gender-diverse recruitment for engaging a full workforce, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Charpia, J (2018) Employee turnover intentions in the construction industry: A quantitative correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Coleman, N (2019) Project critical success factors: A study of linear transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Davis, C (2020) The influence of national culture on conflict in project management: How organizations manage conflict, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Edema, E U (2020) Risk mitigation strategies to prevent the failure of civil engineering projects in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hallsted, B K (2010) Examining motivational factors in selecting spray polyurethane foam insulation for residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hansen, D E (2021) Including commissioning during design phase benefits new construction: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hughes, M L (2020) Evaluating the impact of knowledge transfer on project delays for construction project delivery: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: communities of practice; population; skills; employee; professional; United States; case studies; case study
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2385337173
- Abstract:
Knowledge transfer is the process by which experienced workers transfer or disseminate their expertise, abilities, and skills to the employees who will replace them. It is of utmost importance to model the knowledge transfer system for construction companies. Since construction companies operate in a project-based environment, high levels of knowledge and experience are required to manage such projects. The issues discussed in the literature will help speed up the implementation of the knowledge transfer process in the construction industry in the United States, especially to gain the knowledge of baby boom generation workers before they retire. A qualitative case study was conducted to understand how the construction industry faces a loss of the knowledge and experience of the sectors due to baby boomer retirement. The methodology consisted of a thorough literature study, case studies, and an open-ended online questionnaire. This qualitative case study was carried out through an open-ended online questionnaire of construction professionals gathering information to address the research question. The sample population consisted of 22 participants. Data obtained was analyzed using the Braun & Clarke six-step framework. The research question explored how construction practitioners perceived knowledge transfer implementation as an approach to mitigate project delays. The findings determined that there is a lack of knowledge transfer, mentoring programs, and succession planning within the construction industry. The recommendations for future research and practice include addressing the barriers of knowledge transfer include keeping older employees longer, making a strategic decision on embracing knowledge transfer strategies, communities of practice, and utilizing knowledge base and employing knowledge base tools.
Jones, G M (2017) A correlational study of the relationship between organizational objectives alignment and North American construction project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Katavic, I (2014) Corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitive advantage: A case study of the cement industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Lamb, C M (2017) Current construction management methodologies employed by front-line supervisors and degree of understanding of six sigma principles, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Miura, K (2017) International joint ventures in the US military construction programs in Japan: An exploratory case study investigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Phillips-Alonge, O K (2017) The influence of partnering on the occurrence and cost of construction conflicts and disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Rodriguez, J L (2020) Psychosocial safety climate, psychosocial safety behavior, and injury reporting among Latino and Non-Latino construction workers in New York city: A correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Slater, M B (2022) A modified e-Delphi study of project scope creep in the engineering construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.