The Management of Non-Governmental Development Organizations: An Introduction (Routledge Studies in the Management of Voluntary and Non-Profit Organizations)

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. Illustrated throughout with examples drawn from the author's own research and consultancy experience, this important text develops a model of NGO management which reveals the distinctive organizational challenges they face. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Copyriht......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Illustrations......Page 9 Acknowledgements......Page 10 Abbreviations......Page 11 1 Introduction......Page 14 Part I......Page 40 2 Contexts, histories and relevant concepts......Page 42 3 NGOs and development......Page 75 4 Culture and ambiguity......Page 96 Part II......Page 120 5 Advocacy and service delivery......Page 122 6 NGOs and the management of relationships......Page 153 7 NGOs and the dynamics of internal management......Page 175 8 Conclusion......Page 202 Notes......Page 217 Bibliography......Page 223 Index......Page 245 Drawing upon current research in non-profit management, development administration and business management, this book develops a model of NGO leadership which reveals the distinctive organizational challenges faced by NGOs. David Lewis. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [210]-231) And Index.