Conflict and Order in the Global Project Organization

Abstract

The global project organization is a group of firms that comes together to complete a goal, such as the building of a bridge, the construction of a power plant, or the development of a new technology. These project organizations are complex as multiple firms with different operating norms, backgrounds, and organizational cultures coordinate and collaborate to avoid harmful conflict. Additionally, these project organizations navigate complex external environments as governments, local labor groups, and other stakeholders are often involved and impacted by project organization’s operations. In this research, I examine how the structure of the project organization, specifically how the concentration of power affects conflict and ultimately performance.