The purpose of this thesis is to determine the extent to which strategic communications is being practiced, and its implications on organizational performance in the Canadian arts sector. This thesis discusses the unique characteristics of not-for-profit charitable performing arts organizations within the context of strategic communications. As a mission-based field, the not-for-profit arts sector operates under the premise that it must find a market for its product, instead of finding a product for its market. Building on communication and arts marketing theories, this thesis posits that strategic communications management can contribute to the success of arts organizations and address the gap between arts products and its market. In particular, this thesis analyzes the following components of strategic communications management, in relation to the practices of the Canadian arts sector: relationship management/marketing, interpersonal relationship values, organization public relationship values, and market orientation. / Thesis / Master of Communications Management (MCM) / The purpose of this thesis is to determine the extent to which strategic communications is being practiced, and its implications for organizational performance in the Canadian arts sector. This thesis discusses the unique characteristics of not-for-profit charitable performing arts organizations within the context of strategic communications. Building on communication and arts marketing theories, this thesis posits that strategic communications management can contribute to the success of arts organizations and address the gap between arts products and patrons.

This study aims to advance the understanding of Digital Opportunity Trust’s (DOT) value proposition by characterizing the ‘modus operandi’ and to develop a method to explore the impact of entrepreneurship in the developing (or under-developed) regions of the world undertaken by Digital Opportunity Trust. DOT is an initiative to help reduce poverty, and to achieve greater social and economic stability by empowering people with skills and knowledge by utilizing new technologies in their communities. Prior research suggests the adaptation of ‘Information and Communication Technology’(ICT) and technological advancement as a means of addressing 500 million people worldwide, those residing at the ‘bottom of the pyramid’ (Prahalad, 2005) for an effective social transformation. “Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)” is one of the not-for-profit (NFP) / non-governmental organizations (NGO), which strives to accomplish this goal by blending ‘entrepreneurial’ education with ‘corporate social responsibility’ to foster new ventures that use digital communications technology. DOT is operating in eleven (11) countries for more than eight (8) years now, rendering it important to validate and evaluate the extent to which Information and Communication Technology ICT allows people in poor communities to exchange knowledge, and to compete with new enterprise. Personal interviews (Case Study Methodology) with DOT’s executives, staff, interns and contractors were arranged to gather insightful information and to characterize the value proposition. The aim is to gather estimates of achievement for each of the defining attributes (‘as things are’ to reflect present achievement and ‘as things could be’ to reflect how far the attribute might be ‘pushed’). While it must be the responsibility of DOT’s leaders to articulate formally its value proposition, evidence gathered in this case study points in possible directions. For example, DOT’s value proposition is based on a humanitarian goal and a win-win situation that benefits the people of underdeveloped regions as well as DOT itself. DOT does not merely advance monetary aid to the poor regions of the world; rather it creates a model of economical sustainability. It empowers people by imparting technical prowess and training to them. This not only keeps them abreast of the whole world, but also helps improve their quality of life. DOT provides technological initiatives and programs in developing areas, while adhering effectively to accountability structure. Multinational companies and not-for-profit organizations can gain useful and practical knowledge from DOT’s experience. DOT brings an edge to entrepreneurship by advocating productivity and skill, especially in technological fields. The poor man’s plight turns into a healthy, industrious skill. An emerging paradigm for creating shared value suggests that this is precisely the model worldwide corporations should invest in and apply in these ever-challenging economic times.

This study aims to advance the understanding of Digital Opportunity Trust’s (DOT) value proposition by characterizing the ‘modus operandi’ and to develop a method to explore the impact of entrepreneurship in the developing (or under-developed) regions of the world undertaken by Digital Opportunity Trust. DOT is an initiative to help reduce poverty, and to achieve greater social and economic stability by empowering people with skills and knowledge by utilizing new technologies in their communities. Prior research suggests the adaptation of ‘Information and Communication Technology’(ICT) and technological advancement as a means of addressing 500 million people worldwide, those residing at the ‘bottom of the pyramid’ (Prahalad, 2005) for an effective social transformation. “Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)” is one of the not-for-profit (NFP) / non-governmental organizations (NGO), which strives to accomplish this goal by blending ‘entrepreneurial’ education with ‘corporate social responsibility’ to foster new ventures that use digital communications technology. DOT is operating in eleven (11) countries for more than eight (8) years now, rendering it important to validate and evaluate the extent to which Information and Communication Technology ICT allows people in poor communities to exchange knowledge, and to compete with new enterprise. Personal interviews (Case Study Methodology) with DOT’s executives, staff, interns and contractors were arranged to gather insightful information and to characterize the value proposition. The aim is to gather estimates of achievement for each of the defining attributes (‘as things are’ to reflect present achievement and ‘as things could be’ to reflect how far the attribute might be ‘pushed’). While it must be the responsibility of DOT’s leaders to articulate formally its value proposition, evidence gathered in this case study points in possible directions. For example, DOT’s value proposition is based on a humanitarian goal and a win-win situation that benefits the people of underdeveloped regions as well as DOT itself. DOT does not merely advance monetary aid to the poor regions of the world; rather it creates a model of economical sustainability. It empowers people by imparting technical prowess and training to them. This not only keeps them abreast of the whole world, but also helps improve their quality of life. DOT provides technological initiatives and programs in developing areas, while adhering effectively to accountability structure. Multinational companies and not-for-profit organizations can gain useful and practical knowledge from DOT’s experience. DOT brings an edge to entrepreneurship by advocating productivity and skill, especially in technological fields. The poor man’s plight turns into a healthy, industrious skill. An emerging paradigm for creating shared value suggests that this is precisely the model worldwide corporations should invest in and apply in these ever-challenging economic times.

Made available in DSpace on 2010-04-20T21:00:40Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 3 guilhermesanchesturma2003.pdf.jpg: 18091 bytes, checksum: fc3161dc0ad5e4fd3a746921dbea5095 (MD5) guilhermesanchesturma2003.pdf: 311787 bytes, checksum: 4f7eeecb22b5945b99a72be3bb9bde39 (MD5) guilhermesanchesturma2003.pdf.txt: 92492 bytes, checksum: 411ad5e61d1c0024cd2009325a3bfd28 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006-02-17T00:00:00Z / O trabalho ora apresentado busca elaborar um roteiro analítico para a estruturação de um modelo de governança corporativa particularmente em firmas sem fins lucrativos. Tal roteiro, elaborado com base em instrumental teórico, é ilustrado por meio da Teoria da Agência. Procura-se acrescentar à determinação das figuras de Agente e Principal a determinação dos outros stakeholders que influenciam a governança das firmas. Mostram-se as características que diferenciam as firmas presentes nos três setores da economia, a saber, firmas privadas com fins privados, firmas públicas com fins públicos e finalmente firmas privadas com fins públicos. Devido às características mais complexas das firmas sem fins lucrativos no âmbito da governança, baseamo-nos no modelo de Glaeser como referência central. Além do framework descrito e analisado, propomos uma agenda de estudos para o Brasil regulamentar melhor as firmas do Terceiro Setor. / This paper seeks to elaborate an analytical framework for the study of a firm governance model, particularly a non-profit one. The framework is based on Agency Theory concepts and considers the influence of other possible stakeholders beside the Principal-Agent figures. This work also explores some main and specific characteristics of the firms in the sectors of the economy, i.e., private for profit firms, estate owned firms (either for profit or not) and finally private not-for-profit firms. Given the more complex characteristics of the governance system for non-profit firms, the Glaeser governance model is used as the central reference. In addition to the suggested analytical framework, I propose an agenda for research and studies in the Brazilian environment in order to better rule the domestic third sector.

The purpose of this study was to adapt a strategic management model for use in not-for-profit organisations in Namibia. Such organisations are facing increasingly turbulent environments and strategic management has been useful for allowing them to adapt better and to remain sustainable. Not-for-profit organisations, also known as the third sector, make a significant economic contribution; a contribution which, in Namibia, amounted to 2.1% of GDP in 2015/16. However, not-for-profit organisations are largely reliant on donor funding. In Namibia, such funding has declined by 33% since 2010, accounting for just 6% of total health expenditure in 2014/15. A triangular approach to strategic management, with a strategic focus on financial sustainability, programme sustainability and people sustainability, is deemed to be the most effective way to address sustainability in not-for-profit organisations. Accordingly, a qualitative study was undertaken to investigate the way in which not-for-profit organisations that receive PEPFAR funding and operate in the field of HIV/AIDS in Namibia conduct their strategic management. A pragmatic research philosophy was followed with an abductive approach to theory development. The research strategy comprised a case study conducted within a cross-sectional time frame. Purposive sampling was used to identify the 12 research participants, with whom semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were subsequently analysed using content and thematic analysis. The study concluded that not-for-profit organisations in Namibia carry out limited strategic management. The thematic analysis, however, showed relationships between strategic management and sustainability, strategic management and financial sustainability, strategic management and programme sustainability, and strategic management and people sustainability. A strategic management model was subsequently adapted for use in not-for-profit organisations in Namibia. This model covers the stages of strategic management, namely, the business mission, external and internal analyses, strategy formulation, programme formulation, implementation, as well as feedback and control. Additionally, the model addresses strategic management and the triangular sustainability of organisations in terms of financial, programme and people aspects, and presents the tools necessary for both external and internal analysis during strategy making. This study concludes that the use of this adapted model for strategic management will contribute to the sustainability of not-for-profit organisations in Namibia. / Business Management / D. Phil. (Management Sciences)

This paper uses the current organizational ecology theory to clearly define organizational population ecology constructs of non-governmental development organizations, and offers specific terminology and understanding of main organizational forms and relational dynamics that define the population ecology of these organizations. The paper examines closely the significance of such interaction and interdependence through transactional relationship of obtaining and distributing of resources and forces of competition. Original organizational theory frameworks are offered for future NGDO organizational research.

The aim of the thesis will focus on ethics for professional accountants, who are not only accountants, but also tax consultants and auditors. Confidence in the profession greatly weakened by major accounting scandals in the U.S. and in Europe at the turn of the millennium. I will focus on ethics from the perspective of philosophy and from the perspective of management in the introduction of the theoretical part. The theory of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility relates also with business ethics. In response to accounting scandals in the U.S. the new law was agredd and this documnet established new requirements for companies trading on the American Stock Exchange and drew an attention to code of ethics for professional accountants. I will describe the different types of accounting fraud in the practical part, said publicated examples.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-26T20:24:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 tese.pdf: 944709 bytes, checksum: 5d3aa5dc41f8a016383db72aa7c7bf78 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005-03-07 / The work evidences the importance of the work conducted by the third sector to developing countries such as Brazil as the State has been scaling back its social services In this regard it reviews and defines those entities making up the third sector and analyzes some labor law instruments by relating them to not-for-profit organizations\' increased activities By studying topics such as persons with disabilities work conducted by minors, social cooperatives profit-sharing for employees of third sector organization voluntary and religious work this work demonstrates the importance of the third sector in labor laws and how such power can be used to enhance those activities performed by this sector, as well as social actions designed to include disadvantaged persons / O trabalho demonstra a importância social do terceiro setor para países em desenvolvimento como o Brasil diante da retração do Estado nos serviços sociais Nesse sentido analisa e define as entidades que integram o terceiro setor e analisa alguns instrumentos do direito do trabalho relacionando-os com a ampliação das atividades das entidades sem fins lucrativos Estudando temas como portador de deficiência trabalho do menor cooperativas cooperativas sociais participação dos empregados nos resultados das entidades do terceiro setor trabalho voluntário e religioso o trabalho demonstra a importancia do terceiro setor no direito do trabalho e como esse pode ser utilizado como forma de ampliação das atividades do terceiro setor e inclusão social das pessoas em desvantagem

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-29T14:17:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcia Moussallem.pdf: 8551985 bytes, checksum: fa23cb4958d7eee575921f67a63e44ee (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-04-25 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / This dissertation proposes the introduction to a unique case study of the not-for-profit social assistance association Catholic Ladies League of Sao Paulo . The study stemmed initially from the interest in verifying the role of philanthropic associations that act in the field of social assistance, and that face new social matters in today's society. The fast-paced process of globalization that has been taking place since the twentieth century, and beginning of the twentieth-first century has brought forth significant changes in social, political and economic relations to all societies. In this new scenario one notices the emergence and relevance of notfor- profit associations in public spaces. In Brazil, most of these associations were born in the first moments of the colonization period, and were strongly influenced by the Catholic Church and by philanthropic practices. Thus the study has tried to verify if it is possible that a centennial association founded by the Catholic Church can make progress in its practices and actions towards paths which lead to citizen rights recognition. It is the general goal of this study to check the requisites for the association's actions that identify the passage from philanthropic actions to recognition of citizen rights. The methodology adopted was that of a unique case study by utilizing such research tools as: document analysis, direct observation, interviews with managers, technicians, partners and customers of the association, as well as professors that study the subject. As for the conclusion, it is observed that the association has been changing gradually throughout the different stages of the Brazilian history. After the country's redemocratization period, a new stage of the association with significant changes in the field of citizen rights is initiated. In the past nine years (1998 2007) it has been noticed the most relevant changes in all areas - from the administration to social programmes objectives conduct / Esta dissertação tem como proposta a apresentação de um estudo de caso único da associação sem fins econômicos de assistência social a Liga das Senhoras Católicas de São Paulo . Este estudo partiu inicialmente do interesse em poder verificar o papel das associações filantrópicas que atuam no campo sócio assistencial, diante dos novos problemas sociais da sociedade contemporânea. O acelerado processo de globalização que vem ocorrendo a partir do século XX e inicio do século XXI, tem acarretado transformações significativas nas relações sociais, políticas e econômicas em todas as sociedades. Neste novo cenário observa-se a emergência e relevância das associações sem fins econômicos nos espaços públicos. No Brasil a grande maioria dessas associações data dos primeiros períodos da nossa colonização sendo fortemente marcadas pela influencia da Igreja Católica e por praticas filantrópicas. Assim procurou-se verificar se é possível uma associação centenária criada pela Igreja Católica avançar em suas praticas e ações para caminhos que levem em direção ao reconhecimento dos direitos de cidadania. Como objetivo geral do estudo procurou-se verificar os requisitos nas ações da associação que identifiquem a passagem do exercício da filantropia para o reconhecimento da cidadania. Como metodologia adotou-se um estudo de caso único, por meio da utilização dos instrumentais de pesquisa como análise documental, observação direta, entrevistas com gestores, técnicos, parceiro e usuários da entidade e professores que estudam o tema. Como conclusão pode-se constatar que a associação no decorrer das diferentes fases da história do Brasil vem se transformando gradativamente. Após o período de redemocratização do Brasil dá-se inicio uma nova fase na associação por meio de mudanças mais significativas no campo dos direitos de cidadania. Nos últimos nove anos (1998-2007) constatou-se as mudanças mais significativas em todas as áreas, desde a administrativa até a condução dos objetivos dos programas sociais

Le financement de l’économie sociale et solidaire (ESS) se trouve actuellement au centre des préoccupations des acteurs et des observateurs de celle-ci. La question de savoir comment le droit peut faciliter le financement des entreprises de l’ESS mérite donc qu’on y consacre une analyse systémique. Le cadre juridique du financement de l’ESS est posé par les normes impératives en droit des sociétés et des groupements de l’ESS. La loi n°2014-856 du 31 juillet 2014 relative à l'ESS dresse une liste limitative des formes juridiques appartenant à l’ESS : associations loi 1901, fondations, coopératives, mutuelles et sociétés commerciales sous certaines conditions. Afin de discuter les normes impératives ayant un impact sur le financement des entreprises de l’ESS, la première partie de cette thèse reconstitue l’offre éparse de statuts et leur régime juridique. En découle, dans la seconde partie, une critique ordonnée de l’accès aux ressources financières, selon qu’elles sont destinées aux organisations sans but lucratif (OSBL) ou aux sociétés, libérales ou avec une contrepartie, qu’elles soient le fruit d’un investissement ou qu’elles proviennent d’une des parties prenantes. Cette thèse aboutit à cinq séries de propositions de réformes : la redéfinition de l’ESS pour un fléchage plus affûté des ressources financières dédiées ; la révision des normes impératives entravant la performance financière des OSBL ; la stimulation de l’investissement dans l’ESS ; la sécurisation des ressources des entreprises de l’ESS au moyen de l’évaluation de l'impact social ; la pérennisation des aides d’État, eu égard à l’utilité sociale, et des compensations pour obligation de service public / Nowadays the financing of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) lies at the forefront of the concerns plaguing operators and observers in the sector. Therefore, how can SSE financing be eased by law is an issue that deserves a systemic analysis. The legal framework for SSE financing has been set by peremptory norms of SSE corporate law. French act n°2014-856 of 31 July 2014 on the SSE establishes a restrictive list of legal forms that automatically belong to the SSE: non-profit organisations, foundations, cooperatives, mutual societies and commercial companies under certain conditions. With a view to discussing the peremptory norms which affect the financing of social enterprises, the first section of this thesis gives an overview of the SSE statutes and their scattered legal regime. As a result, the second section provides a sorted review of the access to financial resources, whether they are intended for not-for-profit or for-profit organisations, with or without consideration, and whether they stem from an investment or are provided by a stakeholder. This thesis leads to five series of reform proposals: redefining the SSE for a better earmarking of the dedicated financial resources; revising the peremptory norms that hinder the financial performance of not-for-profit organisations; stimulating investments in the SSE; securing the resources for social enterprises through the assessment of their social impact; perpetuating both state aid regarding social utility and compensations for public service obligations