The management of non-governmental development organizations : an introduction / David Lewis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, David, 1960-

Series:

Routledge studies in the management of voluntary and non-profit organizations ; 5.

Routledge studies in the management of voluntary and non-profit organizations ; 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Non-governmental organizations--Management.

Non-governmental organizations.

Nonprofit organizations--Developing countries--Management.

Nonprofit organizations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (255 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Exploring the newly emerging field of the management of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working in developing countries, this informative book draws upon current research in non-profit management, development administration and business management. Key issues covered include:* the changing global and local contexts of development co-operation* management technologies such as empowerment and stakeholder analysis* structural issues such as accountability, governance and participation* learning and diversity* dealing with complexity and uncertainty.Illustrat

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Copyriht; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; Part I; 2 Contexts, histories and relevant concepts; 3 NGOs and development; 4 Culture and ambiguity; Part II; 5 Advocacy and service delivery; 6 NGOs and the management of relationships; 7 NGOs and the dynamics of internal management; 8 Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-134-62170-1

1-134-62171-X

1-280-06812-4

0-203-00216-4

9780203002162

OCLC:

229923392