Optimal collaboration of the partners in a project is identified as one of its success factors. Presentation of the theory/the model of the optimal collaboration in the private sector with the public sector in Iran's freeway projects is the main concern of this research. In this study, while trying to scrutinize the concept of collaboration and identify the various dimensions of this phenomenon, the factors contributing to the optimal collaboration and its outcomes will be investigated. To this end, the case study research method is used to collect data and the grounded theory is utilized to analyze data. After analyzing the data, by selecting an appropriate model, the main categories associated with the phenomenon are identified. In this r

The Portuguese navigation system was established in the 15th century as the first learning organization (LO) and achieved great success. The high similarity of the Portuguese navigation system to Project-Based Organizations (PBOs) inspires the development of a model for Project-Based Learning Organizations (PBLOs). This study analyzed the Portuguese navigation system and its components, based on which a model for PBLO was proposed. Multiple case studies were conducted with two PBOs in the oil and gas industries in order to validate and revise the proposed model. The data was collected from interviews with 20 individuals involved in project and knowledge management in the PBOs. A total of 615 statements made by interviewees were coded and su

Governance in megaprojects can be used to implement a variety of companies under the consortium agreement, which can affect performance of the consortium. According to literature review and achievement of the research gap, it has become clear that one of the key factors influencing success, is proper governance system. The purpose of this study is to grasp deep-seated influence of governance on mega multi-firm projects in a consortium. Using qualitative and exploratory research method, six upstream consortium of South Pars were investigated and grounded theory was used to analyze data and find relationships between them. At the first step, components of existing governance and influential factors were identified and consequences of existing

Objective: Considering the problem of construction projects performance weaknesses, the aim of this study is to provide a contextual-theoretical model of project performance based on trust in the client and contractor relationship that simultaneously describes the characteristics of trust, the factors affecting it and its outcomes in achieving project performance.Methods: This study was a developmental applied research and has been conducted through a qualitative method. On this basis, using the grounded theory strategy, data from the target community of this research, which included informants of clients and contractors of Tehran urban construction projects, were collected and analyzed.Results: Based on textual analysis of the interviews,

In order to achieve higher performance in organizations, the need for alignment of strategy with contingency variables like Structure and Environment is necessary. Petrochemical Projects in Iran have faced a violent business environment as a result of the Sanctions, change in oil price, exchange rate, and input price of plants. Based on the contingency theory, in order to achieve better performance results in projects as contemporary organizations, it is necessary to consider Business Environment in formulation of project strategy. Therefore, the purpose of the current research was to present the typology of the project strategy based on Business Environment contingency variable influencing the Iranian petrochemical Projects. By reviewing l

Despite the implementation of tools and techniques of project management, studies show many project failures. One of the complex human and organizational features is the emotions in the project that if not properly identified, controlled and managed, leads to many problems, such as clashes, strikes, excessive conflicts, psychological pressures, disturbances and crises. Literature addresses it as an individual emotional intelligence problem. But individual emotional intelligence cannot, first of all, fully address the above- mentioned problems, especially in the project context, and secondly, the project organization must be structured to allow the use of individual emotional intelligence capabilities to the project Staff, and thirdly, staff

The public sector has always sought to attract the private sector to partnership in the construction of infrastructure projects. The process of partnering in developed countries have less problems, while in developing countries, it faces with more serious barriers and problems. In these countries, including Iran, in spite of the proper initial reception, numerous complexities and challenges have affected project performance and also continuity partnership. This research was performed to identify the factors of environmental complexity of the projects involved public and private sectors in build, operate and transfer contracts (BOT). Multiple case study strategy was used for deep study of freeway projects. Each case was studied in detail and

The present study aims at presenting the pathological model of the process of collaboration between the public and nongovernmental sectors as one of the key factors affecting project performance utilizing multi-case research method as well as the grounded theory for data analysis. This research tries to find quality partnerships for implementing projects that are delivered by BOT. These drivers will include the causal conditions, structures, processes, and mechanisms of actors involved in public-private partnerships. In this regard, at first step, by reviewing the literature, the approach of developed and developing countries, and the way, in which, the parties engage in different contexts are investigated.Then, the required data is collec