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Influence Of Succession Planning On Knowledge Transfer, Robinson Ejakpomewhe
Influence Of Succession Planning On Knowledge Transfer, Robinson Ejakpomewhe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem was the lack of effective succession planning strategies to facilitate the transfer of technical expertise from retiring employees to younger employees. A rebound of oil exploration activities in Nigeria would adversely affect the drilling sector due to lack of preparation and succession planning to meet the demand for technical expertise. The purpose of this case study was to explore how a succession planning program contributes to knowledge transfer and development of expertise for business continuity and prevents loss of knowledge in the oil-drilling sector in Nigeria. Twenty-four participants from one oil-drilling contractor in Nigeria participated in the study. …