Project managing in post-conflict environments: an exploration of the resource profiles of Sri Lankan non-governmental organizations involved in development projects

Purpose The aim of this study is to examine the configuration project resources in organizations operating a post-conflict country environment using Resource-Based View (RBV) perspective. Design/methodology/approach Data collection was undertaken quantitative survey Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) involved development projects Sri Lanka, which obtained 445 responses. An Exploratory Factor Analysis and subsequent Confirmatory were performed identify confirm Project Management (PM) resource profile composition these organizations. Findings identified profiles incorporated items at team, organizational collaborative social levels did not differ significantly by organization type. This suggests that current focus PM RBV research implicitly uses competitive advantage derived framework may need be adapted for contexts such as environments. Research limitations/implications For seeking deliver developing countries, findings indicate relational capacity form required adapt team Practical implications lessons learnt from NGOs can value other organisations operate reveal Lanka establish meet domestic external requirements. management organizations, recognition inherent contradictions strategy enable optimization profiles, improving efficiencies. Originality/value has used insights international local extend knowledge resources. While are distinctive, critical here private public develop emerging markets.