Knowledge utilization and decision making in construction projects in Malaysia

Ali Mohammed Alashwal; Ng Wen Si

Knowledge utilization and decision making in construction projects in Malaysia

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Knowledge utilization is the process to apply right and relevant knowledge at the right time and place for effective decision making. The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, to identify the characteristics of knowledge utilization in construction projects in Malaysia. Second, to test whether there is an influence of knowledge utilization on decision making. A questionnaire survey was used to collect data from 124 professionals in different types of construction projects. Processes, factors, and obstacles of knowledge utilization were identified and discussed in this paper. However, the results indicated that there is no significant relationship between knowledge utilization and effectiveness of decision making.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of Knowledge Management International Conference (KMICe) 2016, 29 - 30 August, 2016, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Publisher	Universiti Utara Malaysia
Pages	269-274
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	9789670910192
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	Knowledge Management International Conference - Duration: 29 Aug 2016 → …

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Name
ISSN (Print)	0128-0511

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Conference	Knowledge Management International Conference
Period	29/08/16 → …

Keywords

construction industry
construction projects
knowledge management
organizational learning
decision making
Malaysia

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