Challenges and facilitating factors in interorganizational knowledge acquisition: evidence from the Orange Line Metro Train System and Sustainable Bus Rapid Transit Corridor

Rehab Iftikhar*, Sammar Javed

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Abstract

Purpose
This paper aims to identify challenges and facilitating factors in interorganizational knowledge acquisition. For this purpose, the interorganizational settings of the Orange Line Metro Train System and Sustainable bus rapid transit (BRT) Corridor in Pakistan are examined.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses an exploratory multiple case study approach. The empirical data encompasses semi-structured interviews and archival documents. Within and cross-case analyses are used for analyzing the data.

Findings
The findings identify challenges such as time pressure, knowledge hiding, finding credible information sources, organizational red tape and facilitating factors such as clear objectives, individual interest and personal commitment, and revisiting the organizational culture and environment in which interorganizational knowledge acquisition takes place.

Originality/value
By examining knowledge acquisition in interorganizational projects, this study contributes to the literature on knowledge-based theory.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)899-918
Number of pages20
JournalThe Learning Organization
Volume31
Issue number6
Early online date20 Jun 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Nov 2024

Keywords

  • knowledge acquisition
  • challenges
  • facilitating factors
  • interorganizational knowledge acquisition
  • interorganizational project

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