An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland

Scully, REM

Abstract

Knowledge is the prime source of competitive advantage among small and micro
construction consultancy companies (SMCCC) in Ireland today. The context and
structure of the thesis is presented and explained. The literature review will discuss how a
company can marshal its staff and company knowledge. A knowledge sharing (KS)
environment must be gradually developed and "grown" within a company. This research
focuses on developing an implementation roadmap for KS in SMCCC in Ireland.
The areas of KS that are focused on in this research are:
The appropriate meaning of "Knowledge Sharing" in the construction industry.
Specific issues relevant to Small and Micro companies in the context of Knowledge
Sharing.
The circumstances that should prevail to allow people to share knowledge.
Effective methods of facilitating company learning and how can they be developed.
Technology's effect on knowledge sharing in a company.
Each of these areas is addressed through a critical literature review and primary research. A
hybrid research methodology was applied in gathering the primary research. The research
tools used were questionnaires, interviews and model review.
The analysis and discussion of the KS issues are based on the literature and the empirical data
completed. Each of the above research areas are analysed and discussed under four broad
headings, namely: culture, personal resource, facilitating KS and IT. The culmination of the
research is presented in the KS roadmap. The conclusions and recommendations proposed
from this research are also presented. The contribution to knowledge achieved by this
research is the establishment of a yard stick to measure future research in this field and the
development of a strategic KS roadmap to facilitate implementing the process of KS in
SMCCC in Ireland. SMCCC were selected because of a lack of research undertaken on this
particular sector of the industry.

Citation

Scully, R. An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Aug 12, 2021
• Award Date: May 1, 2012