An exploration of nonprofit governance configurations
Date
2011
Authors
Vadnais, Patricia R
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2011
Abstract
There has been limited research on the characteristics inside the nonprofit (NP) boardroom. Much of the prescriptive NP governance literature is based on for-profit (FP) assumptions. Following a contingency approach, this multiple case-study of two Alberta organizations looks into the NP boardroom to observe the board characteristics alongside organizational and environmental contexts as proposed in a framework by Bradshaw (2009). To build on the proposed framework, this study also explored the combination of internal and external social capital. Using a pattern-matching analysis, support was found for the theorized board characteristic and social capital propositions. While limited by the cross-sectional and exploratory nature, the findings support future research. Future studies can explore the implications of such characteristics and contingencies on board effectiveness and organizational performance.
Description
ix, 95 leaves ; 29 cm
Keywords
Nonprofit organizations -- Alberta -- Management , Nonprofit organizations -- Management -- Case studies , Dissertations, Academic