| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R12831/01 |
| Title: |
Capturing Knowledge and Project-Based Learning: Managing Culture and Change In the Construction Firm |
| Principal Investigator: |
Bresnen, Professor M |
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| Department: |
Warwick Business School |
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University of Warwick |
| Scheme: |
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| Starts: |
01 September 2001 |
Ends: |
30 September 2001 |
Value (£): |
111,660
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| Construction Ops & Management |
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A host of new initiatives have emerged in recent years. in response to increasing client demands for the more effective construction and delivery of new buildings. These initiatives, which include partnering, supply chain management, benchmarking and value management, share in common the idea that construction companies need to examine and if necessary adapt their business processes and cultures if they are to respond effectively to competitive pressures. Despite the extent of change, however, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of the issues involved in implementing new practices and in effecting cultural change. This is partly due to the inherent complexity of culture, but also due to the problems of sustaining change by capturing and diffusing knowledge and learning in a project-based environment. The proposed study therefore aims to identify and examine the factors influencing culture change and knowledge management practices within a range of different types of construction firm and across a range of related initiatives. Particular emphasis will be placed upon assessing the impact of human resource management and change management practices. The research will be mainly case study based and will rely upon qualitative methods for data collection, especially face-to-face interviews in selected case study firms.
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