identifying functions of parent organization: a case study in project-based organizations of the construction industry

the performance of organizational projects has an eminentrole in successfully implementing strategies. this is especially importantin project-based organizations whose business is projects. parentorganization as one of the groups that determines projects’ success andfailure has various functions regarding its projects. identifying thesefunctions develops literature on project-based organizations and helps tounderstand them more deeply. using qualitative approach and a multiplecase study, seven project organizations in construction sector werestudied. the results of within-case analysis revealed seven mainfunctions. having identified these functions, project-based organizationsshould try to develop necessary capabilities to better perform them andformulate strategies and policies to support them.