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1	The quality of knowledge management practices and success factors in Malawian non-governmental organisations Makota, Ennie 17 January 2017 (has links) This study aims to identify the quality of knowledge management practices and success factors of non-governmental organisations in Malawi, and their influence on the knowledge management process. A questionnaire-based survey is used to establish the knowledge management practices being implemented and the extent to which they are being followed through on. A statistical-based analysis enabled the researcher to determine the influence of these practices on knowledge management processes. Results suggest an unbalanced pursuit of knowledge management practices in Malawian non-governmental organisations, which are oriented towards the knowledge generation process but fall short in knowledge application activities. This study contributes to strategy formulation and decision making in respect of adopting and investing in knowledge management initiatives in the non-profit sector. More importantly, it joins the debate on identification of appropriate practices which effectively address organisational needs. Data is limited to non-governmental organisations in Malawi; therefore, findings may be tied to a specific geographical location / School of Computing / M.Sc. (Computing) Knowledge management Non-governmental organisations Knowledge management processes Knowledge management practices Success factors Malawi 361.70681096897 Non-governmental organizations -- Malawi Knowledge management -- Malawi
2	An investigation into factors affecting staff turnover amongst professional staff in NGO's in Malawi Malunga, Chiku Watchman 30 June 2003 (has links) The study set out to investigate the factors influencing turnover among professional staff in some selected NGOs in Malawi. Using qualitative and participatory methods, the study used the levels of complexity model to analyse the factors leading to the problem of staff turnover in the selected NGOs. The main findings were that: · Professional staff turnover was 50% within a period of 18 months across all the NGOs interviewed. · For the professional staff, the main factors contributing to staff turnover were: ineffective organisational policies, systems and procedures; poor relationships and communication; and poor organisational values and culture. · In addressing the problem, NGO leaders tend to concentrate on efforts to improve salaries and other monetary benefits; and training opportunities. In order to more comprehensively address the problem of staff turnover among the professional staff however, NGO leaders must adopt a process or an Organisation Development (OD) approach. / Public Administration & Development Studies / M.A. (Development Studies) Staff turnover Professional staff Malawi 361.763068096897 Social service -- Malawi Nonprofit organizations -- Malawi Volunteers -- Malawi -- Management Organizational behavior -- Malawi Organizational change -- Malawi Personnel management -- Malawi Quality of work life -- Malawi Strategic planning -- Malawi Community organization -- Malawi Job stress -- Malawi Work environment -- Malawi Hazardous occupations -- Malawi Labor turnover -- Malawi
3	An investigation into factors affecting staff turnover amongst professional staff in NGO's in Malawi Malunga, Chiku Watchman 30 June 2003 (has links) The study set out to investigate the factors influencing turnover among professional staff in some selected NGOs in Malawi. Using qualitative and participatory methods, the study used the levels of complexity model to analyse the factors leading to the problem of staff turnover in the selected NGOs. The main findings were that: · Professional staff turnover was 50% within a period of 18 months across all the NGOs interviewed. · For the professional staff, the main factors contributing to staff turnover were: ineffective organisational policies, systems and procedures; poor relationships and communication; and poor organisational values and culture. · In addressing the problem, NGO leaders tend to concentrate on efforts to improve salaries and other monetary benefits; and training opportunities. In order to more comprehensively address the problem of staff turnover among the professional staff however, NGO leaders must adopt a process or an Organisation Development (OD) approach. / Public Administration and Development Studies / M.A. (Development Studies) Staff turnover Professional staff Malawi 361.763068096897 Social service -- Malawi Nonprofit organizations -- Malawi Volunteers -- Malawi -- Management Organizational behavior -- Malawi Organizational change -- Malawi Personnel management -- Malawi Quality of work life -- Malawi Strategic planning -- Malawi Community organization -- Malawi Job stress -- Malawi Work environment -- Malawi Hazardous occupations -- Malawi Labor turnover -- Malawi

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