Cultural Sensitivity

Abstract

This study maps Pakistani project management (PM) teams on the Lewis model in different PM lifecycle phases and determines the traits of different subcultures within Pakistan in PM phases. Qualitative data was collected through 56 questionnaires and 15 interviews of Pakistani project managers. Findings suggest that, cumulatively, the team members show more linear-active traits as compared to the Lewis's classification of Pakistan. Also, at subcultural level, team behavior varied in different PM phases. Moreover, Pakistani project managers were found to prefer their teams to show linear-active traits in all PM phases except ‘initiating,' where reactive traits are preferred.