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Addy, M, Adinyira, E and Ayarkwa, J (2018) Antecedents of building information modelling adoption among quantity surveyors in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 313–26.

Ayadi, A, Nasraoui, H, Driss, Z, Bouabidi, A and Abid, M S (2018) Unsteady state of a solar chimney power plant accoupled with a turbine: case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 244–55.

Khorshid, E, Alfadli, A and Falah, A (2018) Application of constraint infeasibility detection methods in engineering design problems. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 285–312.

Oke, A E and Aghimien, D O (2018) Drivers of value management in the Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 270–84.

Owusu-Manu, D, John Edwards, D, Pärn, E A, Antwi-Afari, M F and Aigbavboa, C (2018) The knowledge enablers of knowledge transfer: a study in the construction industries in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 194–210.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Knowledge transfer; Ghana; Enablers; Construction industry; Knowledge sharing;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-02-2017-0015
  • Abstract:
    This research aims to investigate and identify knowledge transfer (KT) enablers within the developing country of Ghana. These enablers act as mechanisms to stimulate knowledge creation, knowledge protection and build effective knowledge-sharing (KS) behaviour in construction companies – consequently, they are crucial to business survival in a globally competitive market. Design/methodology/approach A perception questionnaire survey was used to elicit responses from construction practitioners using purposive and snowballing non-probability sampling techniques. Summary statistical analysis and a chi-square test was used to uncover relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Findings An empirical examination of data collected indicated that knowledge strategy, organizational culture, information technology and knowledge leadership as knowledge enablers have a significant positive relationship with KT. Future research is however required to measure transfer within an organization vis-à-vis measure perception of such. Originality/value The work presents a rare glimpse of the relationship between knowledge enablers and KT (particularly in a developing country context) and as such provides utility to policymakers and construction firms to enhance their knowledge capabilities.

Reda, R, Saad, M, Ahmed, M Z and Abd-Elkader, H (2018) Monitoring joint quality: Taguchi approach and structure investigation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 211–32.

Shafabakhsh, G, Kashi, E and Tahani, M (2018) Analysis of runway pavement response under aircraft moving load by FEM. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 233–43.

Wang, L (2018) The fuzzy in evaluation of concrete structure engineering. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 327–38.

Zhou, B, Xue, Y, Li, M, Li, Z, Zhang, X and Tao, Y (2018) Longitudinal jet ventilation calculation and application of long highway tunnel. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(02), 256–69.