Entrepreneurial leadership as a critical success factor in the sustainability of non-governmental organisations
- Authors: Dube, Zakhele V.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Leadership , Non-governmental organizations - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292065 , uj:31734
- Description: Abstract: The non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector in South Africa has witnessed an increase in the number of emerging NGOs, particularly within the last decade of democratic dispensation since 1994 and has been perceived as reliable entities that support the government in addressing the socio-economic issues. The nature and composition of NGOs have transformed into a high-paced, highly threatening and increasingly global environment. Economic pressures and increased competition for funding are some of the challenges that have an impact on NGO’s performance and sustainability. The government’s gradual inability to provide high quality public services continues to create a vacuum in the delivery of public services that NGOs strive to fill, and these are some of the main contributing factors resulting in the emergence of NGOs in the developing economies. The study was based on a quantitative methodology. The adopted methodology allowed the researcher to utilise obtained data to explore and examine the relationship between variables and provide responses to the research questions and objectives. A descriptive and correlation research design was adopted, which focused on describing the variables and examine the relationship between the variables. The literature findings of the study indicated that the creation of collaborations and partnerships with multiple stakeholders resulted in the birth of public-private partnership models, which has benefited the NGO sector through improved financial, technical and operational strengthening. Furthermore, the study revealed a strong relationship between Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Orientation and NGO Sustainability (performance). No evidence was found to support the relationships between Entrepreneurial Leadership and the number of years in the particular organisation, nor was there any evidence found that there is a relationship between Entrepreneurial Leadership and the number of years in the NGO sector. The study also revealed that there was no statistical significant difference between age groups and gender for the Entrepreneurial Leadership scores. , M.Phil. (Management)
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- Authors: Dube, Zakhele V.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Leadership , Non-governmental organizations - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292065 , uj:31734
- Description: Abstract: The non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector in South Africa has witnessed an increase in the number of emerging NGOs, particularly within the last decade of democratic dispensation since 1994 and has been perceived as reliable entities that support the government in addressing the socio-economic issues. The nature and composition of NGOs have transformed into a high-paced, highly threatening and increasingly global environment. Economic pressures and increased competition for funding are some of the challenges that have an impact on NGO’s performance and sustainability. The government’s gradual inability to provide high quality public services continues to create a vacuum in the delivery of public services that NGOs strive to fill, and these are some of the main contributing factors resulting in the emergence of NGOs in the developing economies. The study was based on a quantitative methodology. The adopted methodology allowed the researcher to utilise obtained data to explore and examine the relationship between variables and provide responses to the research questions and objectives. A descriptive and correlation research design was adopted, which focused on describing the variables and examine the relationship between the variables. The literature findings of the study indicated that the creation of collaborations and partnerships with multiple stakeholders resulted in the birth of public-private partnership models, which has benefited the NGO sector through improved financial, technical and operational strengthening. Furthermore, the study revealed a strong relationship between Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Orientation and NGO Sustainability (performance). No evidence was found to support the relationships between Entrepreneurial Leadership and the number of years in the particular organisation, nor was there any evidence found that there is a relationship between Entrepreneurial Leadership and the number of years in the NGO sector. The study also revealed that there was no statistical significant difference between age groups and gender for the Entrepreneurial Leadership scores. , M.Phil. (Management)
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Survival strategies of non-novernmental nrganisations (NGOs) since the 2008 financial crisis : the case of People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA), South Africa
- Authors: Bih, Marvis
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Financial crises - South Africa , People Opposing Women Abuse (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/123821 , uj:20839
- Description: Abstract: Since the 2008 financial crisis, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) have faced tremendous challenges in financing development projects. The NGO sector depends on funds from the government and donors both locally and internationally in order to be able to implement much needed development projects. Although the NGO sector has always faced challenges in securing enough funds for developmental purposes, the effects of the financial crisis made things worse as corporate and government funds were reduced; and some international donors pulled out of long standing relationships attributed to several reasons. This study investigated the survival strategies of the NGO sector in South Africa since the 2008 financial crisis using the People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) as a case study. This study used the Lewis Model of NGO management as a model to understand the different management challenges facing NGOs and POWA post the crisis. The methodological design followed in this study is the qualitative approach to research. It made use of in-depth interviews and documentary analysis to collect data which was then analysed thematically. The findings of this study suggest that, the financial crisis that started in 2008 has affected POWA‟s activities; it caused them to reduce the amount of community work offered, increased workload and heightened monitoring and evaluation of projects. It has affected their internal structure and processes as it led to the closure of certain departments, loss of employment, salary cuts and the cancellation of staff pension funds. The legislations and policies governing NGOs in South Africa were perceived as favourable but participants felt that government lacks the political will and commitment to implement agreed policies. The crisis affected the organisation‟s relationships with its different stakeholders through collaboration, increased confrontation and challenges with donors. Finally, different survival strategies were developed by the organisation such as cutting costs, open communication, and different fundraising activities which enabled them to mitigate the effect of the crisis and remain operational. , M.A. (Development Studies)
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- Authors: Bih, Marvis
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Financial crises - South Africa , People Opposing Women Abuse (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/123821 , uj:20839
- Description: Abstract: Since the 2008 financial crisis, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) have faced tremendous challenges in financing development projects. The NGO sector depends on funds from the government and donors both locally and internationally in order to be able to implement much needed development projects. Although the NGO sector has always faced challenges in securing enough funds for developmental purposes, the effects of the financial crisis made things worse as corporate and government funds were reduced; and some international donors pulled out of long standing relationships attributed to several reasons. This study investigated the survival strategies of the NGO sector in South Africa since the 2008 financial crisis using the People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) as a case study. This study used the Lewis Model of NGO management as a model to understand the different management challenges facing NGOs and POWA post the crisis. The methodological design followed in this study is the qualitative approach to research. It made use of in-depth interviews and documentary analysis to collect data which was then analysed thematically. The findings of this study suggest that, the financial crisis that started in 2008 has affected POWA‟s activities; it caused them to reduce the amount of community work offered, increased workload and heightened monitoring and evaluation of projects. It has affected their internal structure and processes as it led to the closure of certain departments, loss of employment, salary cuts and the cancellation of staff pension funds. The legislations and policies governing NGOs in South Africa were perceived as favourable but participants felt that government lacks the political will and commitment to implement agreed policies. The crisis affected the organisation‟s relationships with its different stakeholders through collaboration, increased confrontation and challenges with donors. Finally, different survival strategies were developed by the organisation such as cutting costs, open communication, and different fundraising activities which enabled them to mitigate the effect of the crisis and remain operational. , M.A. (Development Studies)
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Vrywillige organisasies en gemeenskapsontwikkeling met verwysing na die biomassa inisiatief
- Authors: Wentzel, Marlett
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Community development - South Africa , Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Community development - Evaluation - Citizen participation
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13501 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13532
- Description: M.A. (Development Studies) , During the past decade, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), featured increasingly in development thinking as possible roleplayers in the development process. Initial optimism however, made way for a more realistic view of their abilities and possible contribution to the development effort. The main goal of the study could be identified as the investigation of the possible contribution of NGOs to the development process and especially community development, in terms of the optimised role of NGOs as development agents. To facilitate the analysis and evaluation of the development role of NGOs, a theoretical framework of reference was constructed by presenting an overview of the main development theories. The social development-management approach - one of the most recent development approaches offers excellent opportunities for the application of NGOs in the development process. Diverse historical reasons for the or~g~n and growth of NGOs in the First - and Third World as well as South Africa can be discerned. Although South African NGOs can be compared with similar organisations in the First - and Third World, unique social and political influences led to the formation of NGOs with a distinct character and highly politicised nature. The politicised nature of South African NGOs excluded any possibility of cooperation between the South African government and local NGOs. However, if the potential development role of governments, NGOs and the private sector is analysed, it becomes clear that all development actors need to fulfil a limited albeit complementary role in the development process...
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- Authors: Wentzel, Marlett
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Community development - South Africa , Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Community development - Evaluation - Citizen participation
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13501 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13532
- Description: M.A. (Development Studies) , During the past decade, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), featured increasingly in development thinking as possible roleplayers in the development process. Initial optimism however, made way for a more realistic view of their abilities and possible contribution to the development effort. The main goal of the study could be identified as the investigation of the possible contribution of NGOs to the development process and especially community development, in terms of the optimised role of NGOs as development agents. To facilitate the analysis and evaluation of the development role of NGOs, a theoretical framework of reference was constructed by presenting an overview of the main development theories. The social development-management approach - one of the most recent development approaches offers excellent opportunities for the application of NGOs in the development process. Diverse historical reasons for the or~g~n and growth of NGOs in the First - and Third World as well as South Africa can be discerned. Although South African NGOs can be compared with similar organisations in the First - and Third World, unique social and political influences led to the formation of NGOs with a distinct character and highly politicised nature. The politicised nature of South African NGOs excluded any possibility of cooperation between the South African government and local NGOs. However, if the potential development role of governments, NGOs and the private sector is analysed, it becomes clear that all development actors need to fulfil a limited albeit complementary role in the development process...
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Perceptions and views of the impact of the department of basic education and non-governmental organisation intervention programs in rural schools in relation to matric results
- Authors: Murenga, Simon Takudzwa
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Basic education - South Africa , Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Education, Rural - South Africa , South Africa. Department of Basic Education
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271442 , uj:28869
- Description: M.A. (Development Studies) , Abstract: The capacity of rural schools to improve learner performance has been questioned when the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results are released. Popular to general consensus coupled with scholar findings, rural schools’ poor performance has been largely attributed to lack of adequate resources including infrastructure and well equipped staff members including stakeholders. Although the African National Congress (ANC) government is determined to lead the country to a developmental state model its’ efforts to equip schools with the necessary yet expensive demands of quality education has come up short, which has led to the private sector intervening in the education system. With the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) stepping in to bridge the disparities between rural and urban schools, the theory of neoliberalism and issues of hegemony, class struggle and access to quality education also come into contention. Which thus leads to the research question; investigating the impact of NGO intervention programs in rural education in relation to matric results. The study was carried out in Bushbuckridge and areas around the district. Five schools were selected for this study and a total of 27 respondents’ participated in this research. The population consisted of Teacher Union (TU) representatives, school principals, circuit managers, School Management Teams (SMT) members, NGO representatives and School Governing Body (SGB) members. Semi-structured interviews and observations were used as the data collection methods in this study. From the findings obtained, it can be concluded that different stakeholders play a part in contributing to a school’s performance. Government intervention programs contribute indirectly to a school’s performance whilst the school and NGOs’ intervention strategies have a direct effect on a school’s performance. For the recommendations, the government should collaborate with NGOs’ in order to put an end to perpetuating disparities in rural schools and it will improve learner performance if the school has adequate material.
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- Authors: Murenga, Simon Takudzwa
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Basic education - South Africa , Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Education, Rural - South Africa , South Africa. Department of Basic Education
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271442 , uj:28869
- Description: M.A. (Development Studies) , Abstract: The capacity of rural schools to improve learner performance has been questioned when the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results are released. Popular to general consensus coupled with scholar findings, rural schools’ poor performance has been largely attributed to lack of adequate resources including infrastructure and well equipped staff members including stakeholders. Although the African National Congress (ANC) government is determined to lead the country to a developmental state model its’ efforts to equip schools with the necessary yet expensive demands of quality education has come up short, which has led to the private sector intervening in the education system. With the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) stepping in to bridge the disparities between rural and urban schools, the theory of neoliberalism and issues of hegemony, class struggle and access to quality education also come into contention. Which thus leads to the research question; investigating the impact of NGO intervention programs in rural education in relation to matric results. The study was carried out in Bushbuckridge and areas around the district. Five schools were selected for this study and a total of 27 respondents’ participated in this research. The population consisted of Teacher Union (TU) representatives, school principals, circuit managers, School Management Teams (SMT) members, NGO representatives and School Governing Body (SGB) members. Semi-structured interviews and observations were used as the data collection methods in this study. From the findings obtained, it can be concluded that different stakeholders play a part in contributing to a school’s performance. Government intervention programs contribute indirectly to a school’s performance whilst the school and NGOs’ intervention strategies have a direct effect on a school’s performance. For the recommendations, the government should collaborate with NGOs’ in order to put an end to perpetuating disparities in rural schools and it will improve learner performance if the school has adequate material.
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A need assessment (na) of the poor and unemployed women in Meadowlands
- Authors: Mohajane, Selaelo Anna
- Date: 2015-10-07
- Subjects: Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Unemployed - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands , Women in community development - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands , Poor women - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands , Economic assistance - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14221 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14674
- Description: M.A. , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Mohajane, Selaelo Anna
- Date: 2015-10-07
- Subjects: Non-governmental organizations - South Africa , Unemployed - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands , Women in community development - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands , Poor women - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands , Economic assistance - Research - South Africa - Meadowlands
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14221 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14674
- Description: M.A. , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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