Effect of environmental factors on knowledge sharing in construction organization

The processes of environmental factors are milieu-focus,which can influence the knowledge sharing in construction organization. this study examines the possible effect of environmental factors in respect to managerial leadership,strategy/planning and culture on the relationship to the knowledge sharing. the study was carried out on project managers in construction organizations in nigeria using a stratified random sample of 323 of different designations. a hypothesized model of knowledge sharing,and environmental factors was tested using structural equation modeling approach,and a proposed model was therefore developed. all the factor loadings were significant,leading to a prudent model achievement. the study serves as a guide to the construction managers for sharing knowledge in the construction organization. the finding indicated that environmental factors demonstrated significant influence on knowledge sharing. © 2015 penerbit utm press. all rights reserved.