A Heuristic Model to Measure Nonprofit Management Deficiency

摘要: (ProQuest: ... denotes formulae omitted.)1. IntroductionFor nonprofit organisations, research has established that there is a strong correlation between board performance and organisational (McDonagh 2006; Nicholson, Newton McGregor-Lowndes 2012; Willems, Huybrechts, Jegers, Weijters, Vantibborgh, Didee Pepermans 2012). The implication of this finding improving the will lead to improvement in organisation. To improve their performance, management teams need actionable information enable them identify strengths weaknesses 2012).Current models used measure boards are often difficult implement with considerable delay before results available or they produce have not been rigorously tested validate accuracy measurement (Heiberg Bruno-van Vijfeijken 2009, Herman Renz 2006). Many studies attempted develop can but generally inconclusive leading lack consensus as which best approach (Herman 1990; Moxham 2010; Taysir There no agreement one model better than another findings from study sometimes do support (Cornforth Barnard Lesirge Bhardwaj Vuyyuri 2005; Holland, Chait Taylor 1989; Ostrower Stone 2010). also positivist orientation evident current 2012), looking at how well whole carries out responsibilities. result focus on deficiencies individual member competencies.2. Problem StatementResearchers trying technique for measuring deficiency organisation (NPO) more 30 years. Traditional, analytical techniques failed find solution broad acceptance.3. Research QuestionWill heuristic methodology provide an acceptable, approximate organisation?4. Purpose StudyThe purpose was demonstrate factors contribute NPO be identified measured using methodology. objective build assessment members organisations.5. Methods5.1 Defining Adopted ApproachThere direct relationship overall (Alexander, Hearld Mittler 2011; McDonagh It follows poor Further, it reasonable assume that, if performing poorly then largely attributable competencies personal attributes (Balduck, Rossem Buelens evidence most failures inexperienced, week (Productivity Commission In other words, primary cause failures. Therefore equally important investigate why what leads well. Identifying would team assist target development programme addresses areas weakness. …