Project citizenship behavior? – An explorative analysis at the project-network-nexus

Braun, Timo; Müller‐Seitz, Gordon; Sydow, Jörg

doi:10.1016/j.scaman.2012.05.008

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“…One of the most presentative studies on the dimensions of OCB is the seven-dimensional model established by Podsakoff [4], which includes helping behavior, sportsmanship, organizational loyalty, organizational compliance, individual initiative, civic virtue, and self-development. However, the research carried out by Podsakoff mentioned above was conducted in permanent organizations which are, in fact, different from temporary organizations like project-based organizations [5,17]. Thus, OCBs in megaprojects would have unique dimensions and motivations [18].…”

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“…Thus, OCBs in megaprojects would have unique dimensions and motivations [18]. Braun et al [17] pointed out that no matter the project compliance or individual compliance, its essence is to obey the organization's regulations and related rules, and the difference between the two kinds of behavior is only the subject that they should be compliant to. The nature of organizational loyalty and sportsmanship behavior are initially individual staff dedicated to their work, namely adhering to the high self-demand, having the initiative to work overtime, and working in extreme conditions voluntarily without any supervision; hence, the two behaviors can be summarized as conscientiousness [5,19].…”

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“…The nature of organizational loyalty and sportsmanship behavior are initially individual staff dedicated to their work, namely adhering to the high self-demand, having the initiative to work overtime, and working in extreme conditions voluntarily without any supervision; hence, the two behaviors can be summarized as conscientiousness [5,19]. Civic virtue refers to good interpersonal relationships in organizations, and the core is the maintenance of harmonious relationships [17]. Self-development and individual initiative both mean work completed creatively or improving work skills spontaneously [20].…”

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How Does Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) Affect the performance of megaprojects? Insights from a System Dynamic Simulation

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As one of the emerging research fields of sustainability management, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), especially its influence on project performance, has been drawing increased attention both in the academic and industrial areas. Nevertheless, existing studies mainly examine the static relationship between OCB and project performance but fail to explore the dynamic characteristic of the relationship as a project may evolve and proceed over the time. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate the dynamic impacts of OCB on the performance of megaprojects with the assistance of a system dynamic model. Four causal feedback loops and a stock-flow diagram were developed to illustrate the dynamic influencing mechanism, and three distinct policies quantitatively simulated the possible impacts arising from the changes of OCB on the whole system and, specifically, on the performance megaproject. The results show that an increase in the AIRPP (actual increasing rate of potential promotion) exerts significant influence on the improvement in OCB and the performance of megaprojects. The higher the AIRPP in the multi-policy scenario, the higher the OCB and the performance. One major contribution is that this study is one of the first studies to explore the potential use of system dynamics to model megaproject organizational behavior and its performance with implications in both the practical and cultural promotion of OCB.

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“…As such, the individual project is part of both a broader temporal and organisational context; it involves actors and resources that have particular features developed over time and across organisational borders "outside" the project. It also involves being part of a continuum of several projects, including both new and recurring actors (Cova et al, 1996;Brady and Davies, 2004;Manning and Sydow, 2011;Braun et al, 2012). This strongly suggests that to understand how project participants can engage in renewal, we must also pay attention to the wider inter-organisational context in which they operate, of both an inter-organisational and inter-project kind.…”

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Managing renewal in fragmented business networks

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Purpose -The authors argue that the construction industry is characterised by a fragmented business context with three main features: the project-based character, the strong focus on price in all parts of the supply chain along with the great importance of suppliers. This fragmentation has been identified as problematic for the industry's ability to innovate and engage in renewal. The purpose of this paper is to investigate this further by focusing on how construction companies manage renewal in a fragmented business context. Design/methodology/approach -The authors use an in-depth case study of a housing project in Sweden to discuss how firms manage renewal in a fragmented type of business environment. The authors identify the challenge of achieving renewal in an individual construction company as an issue of handling intra-and inter-organisational issues in both intra-and inter-project environments. Findings -The case study indicates that renewal can be partly handled and managed through long-term business relationships and partly through opening up to new business relationships. Moreover, innovations and learning developed in other projects can be used in the focal project, and due to a repetitive task it is possible for the construction company to use a core network of individuals and organisations to enhance overall renewal among actors.Research limitations/implications -The study needs to be supported by further empirical observations. The paper encourages IMP scholars to further investigate projects from an industrial network approach.Practical implications -The study shows that the internal resources of firms can be used systematically to create continuity in a multi-project organisation, and that relationships can be used to bridge learning and innovation among actors across projects. Originality/value -The paper addresses why firms in fragmented (project-based) businesses might struggle with achieving renewal in a novel way by outlining and investigating four organisational challenges they must handle.

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“…These characteristics may have a substantial impact on how team members perform their intra-role and extra-role duties in the context of job requirements that have a high degree of ambiguity [16], and may stimulate team members' motivation to overcome challenges by volunteering for extra work, even going beyond their job requirements. These spontaneous behaviors are referred to as Project Citizenship Behaviors (PCB) [17]. As mentioned above, PCB may help to deal with uncertainties [18] and changes during project construction, and promote the implementation of the project.…”

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How Individual’s Proactive Behavior Helps Construction Sustainability: Exploring the Effects of Project Citizenship Behavior on Project Performance

Guo

Wang

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Sustainable development has been commonly identified as a vital target in the construction industry. Studies have examined different management strategies and procedures to promote resource utilization efficiency, while the human factors in sustainable construction have received far less attention. This paper investigates the influence of Project Citizenship Behavior (PCB) on project performance in the sustainable construction context. After introducing the concept of “relationship sustainability,” a moderating model is established. Data are collected from 152 experienced construction project managers in China. The results show positive relationships between most dimensions of Project Citizenship Behavior and construction sustainability performance, in spite of the negative effect of taking charge on relationship sustainability. Moreover, the degree of complexity of projects acts as a moderator in the relationship between Project Citizenship Behavior and construction sustainability performance. This paper endeavors to enrich the knowledge of sustainable construction by regarding human behavioral factors as important resources and explaining their effect on project sustainability, thus shedding light on the theory of sustainable construction by extending it to the micro-level analysis, as well as offering guidelines about how to raise the sustainability level of construction projects.

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Project citizenship behavior? – An explorative analysis at the project-network-nexus

Cited by 57 publications

References 48 publications

How Does Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) Affect the performance of megaprojects? Insights from a System Dynamic Simulation

How Does Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) Affect the performance of megaprojects? Insights from a System Dynamic Simulation

Managing renewal in fragmented business networks

How Individual’s Proactive Behavior Helps Construction Sustainability: Exploring the Effects of Project Citizenship Behavior on Project Performance

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