Improving innovation in construction projects: Knowledge-sharing, open-mindedness and shared leadership

IF 15.6 1区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Journal of Innovation & Knowledge Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jik.2024.100629

Mohsin Ali Soomro , Ahsan Ali , Aftab Hameed Memon , Shabir Hussain Khahro , Zubair Ahmed Memon

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Abstract

In the dynamic world of construction projects, fostering innovation is paramount. This study investigates the transformative potential of shared leadership as a catalyst for team innovation. We examine knowledge-sharing density as a critical mediator through the lens of knowledge management. We adopted a mixed methods approach, collecting multi-wave and multi-source field data and using social network measures. The results demonstrate shared leadership acts as a direct driver of knowledge-sharing density, facilitating innovation in construction projects. Knowledge-sharing density emerges as a transformative force, mediating the impact of shared leadership on team innovation. This intricate relationship unveils hidden potential for innovation within construction teams. Results also show the influence of team open-mindedness norms, which moderate the direct link between knowledge-sharing density and team innovation and the indirect influence of shared leadership. This study pioneers an integrated approach to understanding leadership and knowledge management in the construction sector, with important insights for team leadership, knowledge-sharing, and project performance.

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提高建筑项目的创新能力：知识共享、开放思维和共同领导

在建筑项目这个充满活力的世界里，促进创新至关重要。本研究探讨了共同领导作为团队创新催化剂的变革潜力。我们通过知识管理的视角，将知识共享密度作为一个关键中介进行研究。我们采用了混合方法，收集了多波次、多来源的实地数据，并使用了社交网络测量方法。结果表明，共同领导力是知识共享密度的直接驱动力，可促进建筑项目的创新。知识共享密度作为一种变革性力量，在共同领导力对团队创新的影响中起着中介作用。这种错综复杂的关系揭示了建筑团队中隐藏的创新潜力。研究结果还显示了团队开放性规范的影响，它缓和了知识共享密度与团队创新之间的直接联系以及共同领导力的间接影响。本研究开创了一种综合方法来理解建筑行业的领导力和知识管理，对团队领导力、知识共享和项目绩效具有重要启示。

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Journal of Innovation & Knowledge Multiple-

CiteScore

16.10

自引率

12.70%

发文量

118

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Innovation and Knowledge (JIK) explores how innovation drives knowledge creation and vice versa, emphasizing that not all innovation leads to knowledge, but enduring innovation across diverse fields fosters theory and knowledge. JIK invites papers on innovations enhancing or generating knowledge, covering innovation processes, structures, outcomes, and behaviors at various levels. Articles in JIK examine knowledge-related changes promoting innovation for societal best practices. JIK serves as a platform for high-quality studies undergoing double-blind peer review, ensuring global dissemination to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers who recognize innovation and knowledge as economic drivers. It publishes theoretical articles, empirical studies, case studies, reviews, and other content, addressing current trends and emerging topics in innovation and knowledge. The journal welcomes suggestions for special issues and encourages articles to showcase contextual differences and lessons for a broad audience. In essence, JIK is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and practical innovations and knowledge across multiple fields, including Economics, Business and Management, Engineering, Science, and Education.