Knowledge sharing in Hong Kong construction joint ventures: exploratory study of critical success factors

Abstract

Knowledge sharing is an important element in the knowledge manipulation process of construction joint ventures (CJV). This is because the knowledge contributed to CJV by partners needs to be jointly interpreted and leveraged in order to be applicable in new projects and to create new insights. This paper explores the critical success factors of knowledge sharing within CJV infrastructure projects in Hong Kong. More specifically, it focuses on the knowledge sharing between individuals of the management board of CJV as they represent different partners with specific knowledge. The critical factors affecting knowledge sharing will be analyzed at the individual level as well as the organizational level. This research is an exploratory study of the critical factors, and the suggested model will be tested in future by questionnaire survey.