Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Project & Construction Management Group, Tarbiat Modares University- TMU

2 Associate Professor Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran

3 Associate Professor University of Tehran, Tehran

4 PhD Student Project Management, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran

Abstract

Project’s is considered a convenient space for learning, due to the temporary nature of the projects, this learning does not become institutionalized in project-based organizations (PBOs). Certain models have already been presented in the area of operational organizations in order to form the concept of a learning organization (LO), but these models cannot be used to integrate the learning concept into this type of organizations. By literature review of learning in project-based organization and by identifying 4 subjects of this field a primary model for PBLO is developed. This study examines the efficiency of a primary model of PBLO by conducting a qualitative research on two PBOs in the oil and gas industries. It then revises the model accordingly to present the final model. The data was collected from interviews with 20 individuals in the PBOs. A total of 615 statements made by interviewees were coded and summarized as concepts of the model. Since the qualitative approach to LOs has been neglected and no study has addressed the issue of PBLOs, this research presents an innovative study.

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