Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
organizational identity, government dependency, organization mission, South Africa, nonprofits
College
Marriott School of Management
Department
Management
Abstract
Many nonprofit organizations in South Africa sacrifice their autonomy and mission focus in exchange for the secure funding source of government service provision. The purpose of this project was to investigate and develop management techniques whereby nonprofit organizations in South Africa can effectively serve as both government watch dogs and quality government services providers. Since nonprofit organizations are critical components of the social services infrastructure in South Africa, investigating ways to maximize their impact on target communities while still creating an invigorating and meaningful work environment can have significant positive impact on society. I collected field data in East London, South Africa from September to December 2008. Following data analysis, I will write a full-length senior thesis and honor thesis will be compiled during the 2009 calendar year and readied for publication in 2010.
Recommended Citation
Darsow, Eric and Woodworth, Dr. Warner
(2013)
"Managing Organizational Identity: Government Dependency and Organizational Mission in South African: Social Development Nonprofits,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2486.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2486