Obstacles to applying knowledge management in small enterprises in the Egyptianconstruction sector, Review
Magdy, A., Eid, A., Khodeir, L. (2021). Obstacles to applying knowledge management in small enterprises in the Egyptianconstruction sector, Review. EKB Journal Management System, 4(1), 41-66. doi: 10.21608/ijaeur.2021.215626
Amany Magdy; Ali Eid; Laila Khodeir. "Obstacles to applying knowledge management in small enterprises in the Egyptianconstruction sector, Review". EKB Journal Management System, 4, 1, 2021, 41-66. doi: 10.21608/ijaeur.2021.215626
Magdy, A., Eid, A., Khodeir, L. (2021). 'Obstacles to applying knowledge management in small enterprises in the Egyptianconstruction sector, Review', EKB Journal Management System, 4(1), pp. 41-66. doi: 10.21608/ijaeur.2021.215626
Magdy, A., Eid, A., Khodeir, L. Obstacles to applying knowledge management in small enterprises in the Egyptianconstruction sector, Review. EKB Journal Management System, 2021; 4(1): 41-66. doi: 10.21608/ijaeur.2021.215626

Obstacles to applying knowledge management in small enterprises in the Egyptianconstruction sector, Review

International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Urban Research
Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2021, Page 41-66  XML PDF (1.28 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ijaeur.2021.215626
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Authors
Amany Magdy1; Ali Eid2; Laila Khodeir3
1aCandidate of Masters, Faculty of Engineering, Department of architecture, Ain Shams University
2Professor of Architecture and Project Management, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Ain Shams University
3Professor of Project Management, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, AinShams University
Abstract
The adoption of knowledge management has become an essential pillar of modern management in 
the entire world. Knowledge has been recognized as one of the most important assets of any 
organization, especially in a knowledge-intensive industry such as construction. The application 
of knowledge management contributes to supporting the transfer of knowledge between 
stakeholders and preventing “re-inventing the wheel”. Knowledge management is a tool for 
improving organizational performance and achieving a competitive advantage. A review of the 
literature shows that there are many more challenges for small construction enterprises in 
adopting knowledge management systems compared to large enterprises. Because small 
companies play a prominent role in the contracting sector, they must strive to keep pace with the 
huge revolution in modern management and the successful application of knowledge management 
by removing obstacles to its application. This paper presents an overview to identify the obstacles 
that hinder the application of knowledge management in small construction enterprises. By 
reviewing the relevant literature, the results showed that the main obstacles associated with the 
adoption of knowledge management are lack of awareness of the concept of knowledge 
management, lack of funding, time constraints, nature of construction projects, staff resistance, 
and lack of documentation.
Keywords
knowledge management (KM); obstacles; small construction enterprises (SCEs); construction
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