Modeling Enablers for Successful Knowledge Sharing in Project-Based Organizations

Knowledge resource yields high returns because it is rare and difficult to imitate or substitute. Project-based industries with permanent or semi-permanent project teams regard knowledge management as highly significant, and the success of knowledge management initiatives mainly depends on knowledge sharing. Previous literature, however, still lacks systematic analysis of the factors that affect knowledge sharing and their relationships. Hence, this research aims to highlight and summarize the possible antecedents and factors that facilitate or impede knowledge sharing in project-based organizations (PBOs). Using this set of factors, a questionnaire by applying interpretive structural modeling (ISM) methodology will be developed to determine underlying relations among these factors. Contributions from this research effort should support PBOs in developing strategies for successful implementation of knowledge sharing and enhancing the efficiency of project work and organizational learning.