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Using a Mixed-methodology to assess innovativeness and adoption of new practices in engineering management in construction industry

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  • Ahmed Khatatbeh

    (Al-al Bayt University)

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In the present business landscape, innovative competence is considered as a salient component for the business success, notably in the developing engineering and construction companies. To assess the extent of innovativeness and adoption of new practices in engineering management in the construction industry. The research adopted a mixed research design in which the data was collected by two tools: questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The data was collected from 357 individuals who were employed in the construction companies operating in Jordan. Correlation analysis and regression analysis was used to analyze the data collected. Results revealed males made up 67.3% of the study sample and 33.3% were females. Responses showed that internal and external innovative work environment as well as strategic management practices significantly impact the innovative competence of the firm. It also revealed an insignificant impact of the stakeholders on engineering management in the construction sector. Organizations should develop an innovative strategy and identify that enhancing innovation demands both external and internal innovative environment.

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  • Ahmed Khatatbeh, 2021. "Using a Mixed-methodology to assess innovativeness and adoption of new practices in engineering management in construction industry," International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, Springer;The Society for Reliability, Engineering Quality and Operations Management (SREQOM),India, and Division of Operation and Maintenance, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, vol. 12(3), pages 407-418, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijsaem:v:12:y:2021:i:3:d:10.1007_s13198-021-01080-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s13198-021-01080-4
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    Keywords

    Adoption; Construction Industry; Engineering Management; Innovativeness; Practices;
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    JEL classification:

    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
    • L74 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Construction

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