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An Analysis of Knowledge Transfer Mechanism Between Expatriates and Nigerian Workers in the Building Construction Sector in Lagos State, Nigeria

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  • Olumide Ayeniyo

    (Department of Business Administration, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria)

  • Billy Oluwale

    (African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)

Abstract

The study examines the strategies for knowledge transfer in the multinational building construction firms; from the expatriates to local professionals and artisans operating in Lagos State, Nigeria. This was with a view to providing information that could enhance knowledge transfer for the purpose of enhancing quality service delivery in the study area. Relevant data for the study were sourced through the administration of two sets of questionnaires. A total of 315 copies of the first questionnaire were administered on artisans, while 151 copies of the second set were administered on both the local professionals (127) and expatriates (24). In all, a total of 454 copies of the two sets of questionnaires were properly completed and returned, thus, representing 96.8% response rate. The result of regression analysis that was conducted revealed that training programs (r = 0.291), conference attendance (r = 0.312), job rotation (r = 0.539) as well as mentorship and coaching sessions (r = 0.439) were the identified correlates of knowledge transfer in the study area. The study thus recommends the need for the institution of regulatory framework for the assessment of implicit and explicit knowledge transfer from the multinational building construction firms to local artisans and professionals in order to enhance technology spillover in the study area.

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  • Olumide Ayeniyo & Billy Oluwale, 2025. "An Analysis of Knowledge Transfer Mechanism Between Expatriates and Nigerian Workers in the Building Construction Sector in Lagos State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(7), pages 846-855, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-7:p:846-855
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