Integrating knowledge in infrastructure projects: the interplay between formal and informal knowledge governance mechanisms

IF 3 Q2 BUSINESS

Construction Management and Economics Pub Date : 2023-06-05 DOI:10.1080/01446193.2023.2210695

Erwin Biersteker, A. V. Marrewijk

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Abstract

Abstract This study focuses upon knowledge governance mechanisms of integrating specialised knowledge on underground utilities in large infrastructure projects. The integration of knowledge is essential for the realisation of such projects. The study explores the formal and informal knowledge governance mechanisms in three large infrastructure projects and compares these mechanisms to reveal their effects on knowledge integration. The findings show that combining reward systems, project culture and trust are targeting the motivation of underground experts to share their knowledge and allocation of authority and project network are mechanisms aimed at the coordination between managers and underground experts to integrate knowledge. We contribute to studies on knowledge governance by enabling further empirical insight in the relationships between formal and informal mechanisms.

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将知识纳入基础设施项目：正式和非正式知识治理机制之间的相互作用

摘要本研究的重点是在大型基础设施项目中整合地下公用设施专业知识的知识治理机制。知识的整合对于此类项目的实现至关重要。本研究探讨了三个大型基础设施项目中的正式和非正式知识治理机制，并对这些机制进行了比较，以揭示它们对知识整合的影响。研究结果表明，奖励制度、项目文化和信任相结合是针对地下专家分享知识的动机，而权力分配和项目网络是旨在协调管理者和地下专家整合知识的机制。我们通过对正式和非正式机制之间的关系进行进一步的实证研究，为知识治理研究做出了贡献。

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Construction Management and Economics BUSINESS-

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7.50

自引率

14.70%

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