Model of Knowledge Management Factors Impacts on the Project Management Success in ADNOC Oil and Gas Industry

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of knowledge management factors on Project Management Success (PMS) within the ADNOC oil and gas industry. Grounded in established knowledge and project management theories, the research develops a comprehensive conceptual framework that identifies Knowledge Process (KP), Knowledge Culture (KC), Knowledge Leadership (KL), and Knowledge Technology (KT) as independent variables, with Knowledge Sharing (KS) positioned as a core mediating variable. Utilizing Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to empirically validate the framework, the analysis reveals distinct pathways of influence. The findings indicate that while Knowledge Culture and Knowledge Process exert significant direct effects on Project Management Success, Knowledge Leadership and Knowledge Technology primarily contribute to success indirectly by significantly driving Knowledge Sharing behaviours. The results confirm that Knowledge Sharing plays a pivotal mediating role, serving as the critical mechanism through which organizational assets are translated into improved project outcomes. These findings underscore the necessity of integrating leadership, technology, culture, and processes to foster effective knowledge exchange and achieve superior project performance in complex environments.