Understanding absorptive capacity in Malaysian small and medium sized (SME) construction companies

Ernawati Mustafa Kamal, Roger Flanagan · 2012 · Journal of Engineering Design and Technology

Summary. Malaysian construction SMEs in rural areas struggle to absorb and implement new knowledge and technology. This study identifies nine key factors influencing their absorptive capacity: cost, supply availability, demand, infrastructure, policies, labour readiness, workforce motivation, communication channels, and organizational culture. The findings apply broadly to SMEs in other developing countries facing similar innovation barriers.

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  author  = {Ernawati Mustafa Kamal and Roger Flanagan},
  journal = {Journal of Engineering Design and Technology},
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  doi     = {10.1108/17260531211241176},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1108/17260531211241176}
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DOI

10.1108/17260531211241176

Countries

Malaysia

Regions

Asia

Categories

entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation

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2026-04-28