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Improvisation in Turbulent Environments: An Exploratory Case Study of a Rescue Projects Organization

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the antecedents of knowledge utilization, specifically tacit knowledge, leading to improvisation in rescue projects confronted with turbulent situations. We used semistructured interviews and observations to collect data in a large public-sector rescue organization. Findings reveal that improvisation is an essential part of projects in turbulent situations bounded by time limitations; resource constraint factors, such as lack of technology, information, resources, and rugged terrains; and collectivistic societal and cultural issues. Rescue workers improvise through sensemaking, problem identification, and tacit knowledge utilization to handle emergencies.

Source: Project Management Journal

DOI: 10.1177/87569728241267736

Authors: Muhammad Saleem Sumbal, Awais Ahmed, Adeel Tariq, Muhammad Mustafa Raziq, Beenish Tariq

Institutions: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, National University of Sciences and Technology, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, University of Sharjah, Prince Sultan University

Language: English

Topic: Knowledge Management and Sharing

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

OpenAlex ID: W4401445864