Original scientific paper

Knowledge requirements and market context for international construction industry

Josip Sertić ; University of Zagreb
Ivica Završki ; University of Zagreb

Abstract

The paper examines knowledge and competences used in different
market context when construction firms operate internationally.
Construction organization active on international market are required
to adapt on specific market demands to achieve competitive performance.
To deepen the understanding on the issue, authors have taken
a qualitative insight through exploratory research which has brought
two conclusions: Organizations, when analyzed through its functional
structure, have different market context exposure and specialist contractors require less local specific knowledge for competitive performance as they keep lower market exposure than general contractors.

Keywords

International construction; market; context; knowledge; skills; Gulf; Middle East

Hrčak ID:

65039

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/65039

Publication date:

1.7.2010.

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