Critical factors influencing learning effectiveness in international construction joint ventures

This paper provides a detailed study focusing on learning effectiveness in international construction joint ventures (ICJVs). A comprehensive questionnaire survey was carried out based on a conceptual model, and 96 accredited samples were gathered. The inter-relationships between learning effectiveness and situational factors during different joint venture (JV) development stages were examined using factor and multiple regression analysis. The study analyses and discusses significant correlations between four constructs of the model; learning conditions inherent in a JV's environmental and partner characteristics, successful ICJV learning factors, learning actions, and learning effectiveness. Seven critical factors influencing learning effectiveness are identified; (1) development feasibility; (2) absorptive capability; (3) learning intent; (4) operational characteristics of the JV; (5) interactions and relationships among JVs; (6) cognitive learning actions in JVs; and (7) behavioral learning actions in JVs.