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Chapter: 12 -Problem: 6 >> Read “Two Approaches to Nonprofit Financial Ratios and the Implications for Managerial Incentives” by A. Eckerd.(See Articles.)According to the article author, what is the relationship between the charity watchdogs the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance and the Charity Navigators?How do their evaluation standards differ? Financial Ratios The term is enough
Answer Preview: The author writes that the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Ch…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 1 >> Should higher education be considered a private good, to be paid for by those who benefit from it? Or should it be considered a public good, available as a right to all citizens (like K-12 education)?
Answer Preview: The answer to this question could depend on one'…

, Chapter: 16 -Problem: 1 >> Are social entrepreneurs born or made? In other words, can individuals be educated or trained in a way that will result in entrepreneurial behavior?
Answer Preview: Social entrepreneurs are people who care about creating change in society …

, Chapter: 7 -Problem: 6 >> Read “The Impact of Capacity-Building Programs on Nonprofits:A Random Assignment Evaluation.” What five critical areas did the federal government’s Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Demonstration Program provide funding for?
Answer Preview: The CCF program was designed to fund capacity-buil…

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 4 >> Read “Alternative Organizing and (In) Visibility: Managing Tensions of Transparency and Autonomy in a Nonprofit Organization” by Peter Jensen and Rebecca Meisenbach. According to Jensen and Meisenbach, can managers of nonprofit organizations successfully operate without adopting market and bureaucratic values?
Answer Preview: The authors write that their research indicates ma…

, Chapter: 11 -Problem: 4 >> Read “Advocating for Policy Change in Nonprofit Coalitions” by Fyall and McGuire.(See Articles.)What did the authors’ research reveal about the relationship between coalitions and policy change?
Answer Preview: Potential Answer:The au…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 8 >> Read the article, “Preserving the Publicness of the Nonprofit Sector: Resources, Roles, and Public Values” by Stephanie Moulton and Adam Eckerd. Describe resource dependency theory and identify the role it may play on leadership behavior.
Answer Preview: Resource dependence theory argues th…

, Chapter: 10 -Problem: 2 >> Identify a local nonprofit organization. What is its product/service mix?
Answer Preview: Potential Answer: I chose ABC Hospice to analyze. I found its product/service mix to be: Pr…

, Chapter: 7 -Problem: 4 >> Read Lee, C. and Nowell. B. (2015).“A Framework for Assessing the Performance of Nonprofit Organizations.” Why do the authors suggest that organizational capacity development be included in a nonprofit’s performance measurement plan?
Answer Preview: Lee and No well write that nonprofit managers m…

, Chapter: 11 -Problem: 1 >> Should the law be changed to permit charitable nonprofits to endorse or oppose political candidates and provide financial support to political campaigns? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: In my opinion the law should not be changed to allow charitable no…

, Chapter: 4 -Problem: 3 >> Should boards be held responsible for the results achieved by the organizations they governor is that primarily the responsibility of the CEO and staff?
Answer Preview: I believe the board should be he…

, Chapter: 11 -Problem: 6 >> Read “Tweeting Social Change:How Social Media Are Changing Nonprofit Advocacy” by Guo and Saxton.What is the authors’ three-stage pyramid model of social media-based advocacy?
Answer Preview: Stage one of the authors' model is to reach o…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 9 >> Read the article, “Preserving the Publicness of the Nonprofit Sector: Resources, Roles, and Public Values” by Stephanie Moulton and Adam Eckerd. Explain how open systems theory is used to study how the nonprofit sector may identify public values.
Answer Preview: Moulton and Eckerd applied an open systems theory perspec…

, Chapter: 9 -Problem: 2 >> Think about the best (or worst) supervisor you have had, either as a volunteer or a nonprofit staff member. Do you think that individual subscribed to McGregor's Theory X or Theory Y? What do you think were his or her predominant needs, as described by McClelland?
Answer Preview: I participated in a volunteer event where the lead…

, Chapter: 12 -Problem: 5 >> Read “Fiscal Leanness and Fiscal Responsiveness: Exploring the Normative Limits of Strategic Nonprofit Financial Management” by G. Mitchell. What did Mitchell?s study of the application of lean practices to fundraising efforts reveal?
Answer Preview: Mitchell's study revealed that nonprof…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 5 >> Read the article, “Nonprofit Governance and Accountability: Broadening the Theoretical Perspective” by Tracey M. Coule. (See Articles). Critique the author’s perspective that governance theories (agency, steward, and principal-agent relationship) are not morally defensible or socially sustainable models of organization.
Answer Preview: The author writes that agency, steward, and principal-agent relationshi…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 4 >> Read the article, “Preserving the Publicness of the Nonprofit Sector: Resources, Roles, and Public Values” by Stephanie Moulton and Adam Eckerd. (See Articles.) Explain the Nonprofit Role Index and how it is used to measure the relationship between organizational values and public funding.
Answer Preview: The Nonprofit Role Index was developed by the articles authors as …

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 1 >> Should preparation for a career in the nonprofit sector emphasize management skills or a broader understanding of civil society and the role of nonprofit organizations?
Answer Preview: In my opinion, individuals interested in …

, Chapter: 13 -Problem: 4 >> Identify and define four different types of individual motivations for giving.
Answer Preview: Michael Worth identifies seven reasons that individ…

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 3 >> Should nonprofit organizations be viewed principally as businesses with a social purpose, or are they inherently different from for-profit companies?
Answer Preview: The answer to this question depends on whether the leadership of the nonprofit organization embr…

, Chapter: 13 -Problem: 2 >> Some people argue that donors should receive a more generous tax deduction for gifts to organizations that serve the poor, such as homeless shelters, than they receive for gifts to institutions that primarily serve the affluent, such as symphony orchestras. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Answer Preview: I disagree. Gifts to nonprofits are tax d…

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 5 >> Read “Founding New Nonprofit Organizations: Syndrome or Symptom?” written by Joanne Carmen and Rebecca Nesbit. (See Articles.) What theoretical perspectives may influence individuals to found new nonprofit organizations?
Answer Preview: The authors suggest that leaders choose to start ne…

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 3 >> Read “Alternative Organizing and (In)Visibility: Managing Tensions of Transparency and Autonomy in a Nonprofit Organization” by Peter Jensen and Rebecca Meisenbach. Why do some nonprofit organizations choose to resist pressures to manage transparently?
Answer Preview: Some organization managers may choose to maintain a low p…

, Chapter: 8 -Problem: 1 >> In deciding whether to recognize the tax-exempt status of a new nonprofit, should the Internal Revenue Service consider whether or not it will duplicate the services of other, existing organizations in its community? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: In my opinion, the IRS should not consider if their approval of an applica…

, Chapter: 16 -Problem: 5 >> Nonprofit partnerships with business, discussed in Chapter 14, provide a nonprofit with earned income. Are such partnerships examples of social entrepreneurship? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: Nonprofit partnerships with business are a…

, Chapter: 4 -Problem: 6 >> Read “Board Oversight of Patient Care Quality in Large Nonprofit Health Systems” by Prybil, Bardach, and Fardo. (See Articles.) What do studies conducted by the Institute of Medicine, The Commonwealth Fund, and other authorities show?
Answer Preview: Studies conducted by these organizations show that the o…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 3 >> If you were responsible for placing an older family member in an assisted living community, would you prefer to select one that is nonprofit or one managed by a for-profit company? Or would it not make any difference to you? Why?
Answer Preview: I would make my decision based on the perform…

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 6 >> Read the article “Effectual Processes in Nonprofit Start-Ups and Social Entrepreneurships: An Illustrated Discussion of a Novel Decision-Making Approach” by Juita-Elena (Wie) Yusuf and Margaret F. Sloan. How did the Innovation Center of Indiana apply effectual decision-making during its start-up process?
Answer Preview: The leaders of this initiative made thei…

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 4 >> Should philanthropic foundations change their current focus of funding nonprofit organizations based on the results of the programs provided to one of funding organizations that best demonstrate an ability to build capacity and sustainability?
Answer Preview: Yes, because achieving successful r…

, Chapter: 11 -Problem: 3 >> Read “Advocating for Policy Change in Nonprofit Coalitions” by Fyall and McGuire. According to the authors, what themes are emerging in the research regarding nonprofit advocacy?
Answer Preview: Fyall and McGuire identify two major themes regar…

, Chapter: 13 -Problem: 5 >> What are the advantages and disadvantages of holding special events as a means for soliciting gifts?
Answer Preview: Michael Worth writes that special events may provide a high degree of visibility for the non…

, Chapter: 12 -Problem: 3 >> The following items were reported in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. In each case, what types of controls that might have prevented the incident were either not in place or did not work?
Answer Preview: A former financial officer at a New York-based nonprofit that supports research into genetic illness…

, Chapter: 7 -Problem: 7 >> Read “The Impact of Capacity-Building Programs on Nonprofits: A Random Assignment Evaluation.” What were the results of the Impact Evaluation performed by the authors to assess capacity?
Answer Preview: The Impact Evaluation showed …

, Chapter: 8 -Problem: 7 >> Read the article “Hybridity and Nonprofit Organizations: The Research Agenda” by Smith. According to Smith, what are types of hybrid structures are nonprofit organizations considering in current times?
Answer Preview: Smith writes that common types of contemporary hyb…

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 5 >> Read Yusuf (Wie) J. & Sloan, M.F. (2015). Effectual Processes in Nonprofit Start-Ups and Social Entrepreneurships: An Illustrated Discussion of a Novel Decision-Making Approach by Juita-Elena (Wie) Yusuf and Margaret F. Sloan. (See Articles.) Why does the theory of effectuation appear to be a more fitting decision-making approach than causation for social entrepreneurs?
Answer Preview: The authors write that the differences between the eff…

, Chapter: 4 -Problem: 5 >> Read “The Effect of an Online Self-Assessment Tool on Nonprofit Board Performance” by Harrison and Murray. What changes in governance behavior and practices were reported by the survey respondents after they completed the assessment tools?
Answer Preview: The researchers found that most …

, Chapter: 12 -Problem: 4 >> Read “Fiscal Leanness and Fiscal Responsiveness:Exploring the Normative Limits of Strategic Nonprofit Financial Management” by G. Mitchell. What did the author describe as one of the most important features of a nonprofit’s economic environment?What is the mathematical formula used to determine this feature?
Answer Preview: Mitchell writes that one of the impost important features …

, Chapter: 8 -Problem: 6 >> Read the article “Hybridity and Nonprofit Organizations: The Research Agenda” by Smith. According to Smith, what environmental factors are encouraging nonprofit organizations to consider merging?
Answer Preview: Smith found that nonprofit organizations are considerin…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 6 >> Read the article “The Governance of Nonprofit Organizations: Integrating Agency Theory with Stakeholder and Stewardship Theories” by Stijn Van Puyvelde, Ralf Caers, Cind Du Bois, and Marc Jegers. (See Articles.) Examine agency theory and stewardship theory and their relationship to principal agent–agent theory. Explain how these theories may be applied to study organizational effectiveness.
Answer Preview: To answer this question each theory needs defining. The authors d…

, Chapter: 13 -Problem: 1 >> Do you think that people give primarily for altruistic reasons or in order to receive benefits for themselves, including warm feelings, recognition, and social approval? Might the motivations differ among various types of gifts? Explain your answer and provide examples.
Answer Preview: I believe that people give for altruistic reasons. I understand that altrui…

, Chapter: 8 -Problem: 3 >> If you were a nonprofit CEO, what concerns might you have about collaborating with a local government agency?
Answer Preview: Government money always comes with …

, Chapter: 9 -Problem: 3 >> In your opinion, is human nature closer to McGregor's Theory X or Theory Y? Or somewhere in between?
Answer Preview: I believe it is human nature for individu…

, Chapter: 16 -Problem: 4 >> Go back and read the case regarding the Minnesota Public Radio in Chapter 14. Was William Kling a social entrepreneur? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: Mr. Kling applied the concepts o…

, Chapter: 15 -Problem: 4 >> What are the differences in direct and indirect costs to a nonprofit organization? Would you want a government grant or contract that provided funds for direct or indirect costs?
Answer Preview: Direct costs may be defined as short-term expenses that a nonprofit CEO may control. An example of …

, Chapter: 8 -Problem: 5 >> Read the article, “Nonprofit – Public Collaborations: Understanding Governance Dynamics” by Cornforth, Hayes, and Vangen. (See Articles.) Describe what the authors have to say about the governance of networks.
Answer Preview: The authors write that networks are a type of …

, Chapter: 6 -Problem: 3 >> Could some or all use common indicators, or would the indicators need to be varied in light of their distinctive missions?
Answer Preview: All three organizations could use common indicators …

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 7 >> Read the article “The Governance of Nonprofit Organizations: Integrating Agency theory With Stakeholder and Stewardship Theories” by Stijn Van Puyvelde, Ralf Caers, Cind Du Bois, and Marc Jegers. (See Articles.) Compare and contrast agency theory and stewardship theory.
Answer Preview: Potential Answer: Both agency theory and stewardship theori…

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 7 >> Read “The Nonprofit Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh: preparing students for transition to professional settings” by K. Kearns. (See Articles.) What were some of the risks that students and instructors had to take when creating and participating in the nonprofit clinic capstone seminar?
Answer Preview: Students and instructors had to be flexible because there were many unknowns during …

, Chapter: 9 -Problem: 1 >> Think about your most rewarding (or unrewarding) experience as a volunteer or nonprofit staff member. Which of Herzberg's satisfiers and dissatisfies were present in the environment?
Answer Preview: I was a member of an informal group of people want…

, Chapter: 7 -Problem: 3 >> Select an organization that you know well—maybe you work there, have been a volunteer, or just follow it on Twitter. What do you think is the organization’s strategy, as that term is discussed in this chapter?
Answer Preview: My community United Way has an incremental appr…

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 10 >> Read the article, “Nonprofit Governance and Accountability: Broadening the Theoretical Perspective” by Tracey M. Coule. (See Articles.) Explore the author’s Typology of Nonprofit Governance and Accountability and explain why the author refers to agency theory and stewardship theory as unitary logic.
Answer Preview: The author writes that unitary logic occurs when the organizatio…

, Chapter: 2 -Problem: 1 >> If you had $25 to give today to any nonprofit organization, which one would it be? Now, imagine that you are 75 years old and have $1,000,000 to give to an organization at the event of your death?that is, through your will. Which one would it be? Do your answers reflect a difference between charity and philanthropy?
Answer Preview: I would give the $25 to an organization that is easily …

, Chapter: 2 -Problem: 3 >> Should gifts made by individuals to a nonprofit organization that receives the largest portion of its revenues from fees for services be fully tax deductible, partially tax deductible or not deductible at all? Explain your answer.
Answer Preview: It is my opinion that gifts given to organiz…

, Chapter: 8 -Problem: 2 >> If you were a nonprofit CEO and were approached by another nonprofit CEO about the possibility of collaborating, what are some of the first questions you might have?
Answer Preview: When considering a collaboration I would want to know why …

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 2 >> Should health care be considered a public, private, or common good?
Answer Preview: If the health care is provided by a public organization it coul…

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 7 >> Read “Founding New Nonprofit Organizations: Syndrome or Symptom?” written by Joanne Carmen and Rebecca Nesbit. (See Articles.) Why do founders tend to find new nonprofit organizations that duplicate the services already provided by other nonprofit organizations?
Answer Preview: Carmen and Nesbit discuss that founders start duplicate orga…

, Chapter: 6 -Problem: 2 >> What metrics would you use to measure their effectiveness?
Answer Preview: A measure of effectiveness for The Seed Foundation could be the number of innovative …

, Chapter: 15 -Problem: 1 >> If you were a government official, would you prefer to contract with a small community-based nonprofit organization or with a for-profit company that might have greater resources?
Answer Preview: As a government official, it would be my respo…

, Chapter: 12 -Problem: 7 >> Read “Two Approaches to Nonprofit Financial Ratios and the Implications for Managerial Incentives” by A. Eckerd.(See Articles.)What are the three expense ratios used by the Better Business Bureau? Financial Ratios The term is enough to curl one's hair, conjuring up those complex problems we encountered in high school math that left many of us babbling and frustrated. But
Answer Preview: The BBB applies three expense ratios to measu…

, Chapter: 15 -Problem: 3 >> If given the option, would you prefer that your nonprofit organization receive a government grant or a contract? Why?
Answer Preview: I would prefer my organization seek government grant…

, Chapter: 10 -Problem: 4 >> Read the article, “Twitter as a Communication Tool for Nonprofits: A Study of Sport-for-Development Organizations,” by Svensson, Mahoney, and Hambrick. How did the authors’ suggest that nonprofit organization improve their use of Twitter as a communication tool?
Answer Preview: The authors write that the organizations studied did not take full …

, Chapter: 9 -Problem: 5 >> Read “Leadership and Volunteer Motivation: A Study Using Self-Determination Theory” by Jeannette Oostlander, StefamGimtert, Susan van Schie and Theo Wehner. Explain how the authors’ define partnerships and conclude when they should be used?
Answer Preview: The authors defined partnerships as "the formal arrangemen…

, Chapter: 9 -Problem: 4 >> Read “Partnerships among Lebanese Nonprofit Organizations: Assessing the Impact on Human Resource Capacity” by KhaldounAbouAssi and Jo Suyoen. What did the authors’ research reveal about the impact of partnerships on organizations’ human capacity—include staff, volunteers, and professional development?
Answer Preview: The authors discovered that collaborative partnershi…

, Chapter: 10 -Problem: 6 >> Read “Nonprofit Collaboration with Luxury Brands: Positive and Negative Effects for Cause-Related Marketing” written by Boenigk and Schuchardt. (See Articles.) What precautions did the authors recommend that nonprofit managers take prior to partnering with a luxury brand provider?
Answer Preview: The authors suggest that managers ensure that the brand …

, Chapter: 14 -Problem: 4 >> In your opinion, should nonprofit organizations spend their time and other resources helping for-profit organization increase their profits?
Answer Preview: No. I believe nonprofits should …

, Chapter: 4 -Problem: 2 >> If you were the chair of a nonprofit board, how would you describe the ideal relationship between the board and the CEO from your perspective?
Answer Preview: I would prefer a partnership relations that inclu…

, Chapter: 17 -Problem: 4 >> Define the terms “global” and “international” to explain their differences.
Answer Preview: A global organization applies a decentralized decision-making str…

, Chapter: 7 -Problem: 2 >> Suppose a nonprofit organization's strategy requires that it phase out a program on which few people rely, but those people are vulnerable and no good substitute exists. How might the organization proceed with its plan in an ethical and humane manner?
Answer Preview: This organization could hold a …

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 1 >> Discuss the contrast between leadership and management. In your opinion, do nonprofits needs good leaders or good managers?
Answer Preview: Leadership is about leading people to want to accomplish …

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 6 >> Read “Founding New Nonprofit Organizations: Syndrome or Symptom?” written by Joanne Carmen and Rebecca Nesbit. (See Articles.) According to Carmen and Nesbit, what leadership strengths are founder’s most likely to have?
Answer Preview: Carmen and Nesbit argue …

, Chapter: 8 -Problem: 4 >> Read the article, “Nonprofit – Public Collaborations: Understanding Governance Dynamics” by Cornforth, Hayes, and Vangen. (See Articles.)What do the authors mean by the term “collaborative windows”? Explain.
Answer Preview: The authors explain that a collaborative …

, Chapter: 14 -Problem: 2 >> Some well-attended exhibits at art museums have included collections of automobiles, motorcycles, and photographs of rock stars. Are these appropriate subjects for exhibition in a nonprofit art museum? Why or why not? Do they put the museum’s mission at risk—in the short term or long term? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: To apply for a commonly known phrase, Art is i…

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 8 >> Read “The Nonprofit Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh: preparing students for transition to professional settings” by K. Kearns. (See Articles.) What were some of the benefits achieved through the creation of this capstone seminar?
Answer Preview: The instructor of the course found the benefits of developing the capstone …

, Chapter: 10 -Problem: 5 >> Read “Nonprofit Collaboration with Luxury Brands: Positive and Negative Effects for Cause-Related Marketing” written by Boenigk and Schuchardt. Did the authors’ find the use of luxury brand partners to be beneficial for nonprofit organizations?
Answer Preview: The authors research indicated that luxury …

, Chapter: 2 -Problem: 5 >> Read the article, Exploring Religious Congregations? Registration With the IRS by Christopher Scheitle, Erica Dollhop-f, and John McCarthy. (See Articles.) Discuss the role New Institution Theory may play in a congregation deciding whether or not to register with the IRS.
Answer Preview: New Institution Theory posits that organiz…

, Chapter: 7 -Problem: 5 >> Read Lee, C. and Nowell. B.(2015).“A Framework for Assessing the Performance of Nonprofit Organizations.” Why do Lee and Nowell argue that commercial funding models can improve capacity?
Answer Preview: Lee and No well write that nonprofit organizations receive their fund…

, Chapter: 16 -Problem: 3 >> In 2014, Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist who achieved fame as an advocate for the rights of girls, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Is Malala a social entrepreneur? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: Ms. Yousafzai applies the concepts related to the socia…

, Chapter: 2 -Problem: 4 >> Read the article, Exploring Religious Congregations? Registration With the IRS by Christopher Scheitle, Erica Dollhop-f, and John McCarthy. Explore the regional, religious, and administrative patterns among the congregations registered with the IRS. Discuss why congregations would choose to register their tax-exempt status from the federal government. Why do some congregations decide not to regist
Answer Preview: Congregations choosing to register with the IRS may believe th…

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 8 >> Read, “Advocating for Policy Change in Nonprofit Coalitions” by Rachel Fyall and Michael McGuire. (See Articles.) Explain how individuals from nonprofit organizations attempt to influence public policy.
Answer Preview: Members of nonprofit organization…

, Chapter: 14 -Problem: 5 >> According to your author, what issues should nonprofit boards of directors consider when deciding to participate in a partnership with a for-profit organizations. Partnership A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for
Answer Preview: Michael Worth writes that boards of direc…

, Chapter: 11 -Problem: 2 >> Do you think that nonprofits that receive government funds may feel inhibited from lobbying? If so, do you think such concerns are realistic or not?
Answer Preview: Yes, I believe that nonprofits that receive gov…

, Chapter: 13 -Problem: 3 >> If a friend asks you to sponsor his or her participation in a charity event, such as a run or walk, do you usually give a positive response or not? Why? Would your response be different if that friend asked you to do something similar the next month? Why?
Answer Preview: I frequently provide support to friends raising fund…

, Chapter: 14 -Problem: 1 >> Some well-known nonprofit–corporate partnerships are listed below. In each case, what do you think is the logic behind the relationship; in other words, why does this relationship make sense? What may be the principal benefits that each party receives as a result of the partnership? Do you see any possible issues/problems related to each of these relationships?
Answer Preview: Neutrogena sells sunscreen with the American Cancer Society logo. The Sierra Club endorsed a new lin…

, Chapter: 7 -Problem: 1 >> One organization that all students will have some knowledge about is their own college or university. What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that you see facing your college or university? What strategic issues do you suggest for your institution?
Answer Preview: The SWOT analysis for my college could look like this: Strengths: Internal leadership, fac…

, Chapter: 11 -Problem: 5 >> Read “Tweeting Social Change:How Social Media Are Changing Nonprofit Advocacy” by Guo and Saxton.According to the authors, how do nonprofit organizations use social media to advocate for social causes?
Answer Preview: Guo and Saxton write that the …

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 2 >> Could one individual be a great leader in government, a corporation, or a nonprofit? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: Yes. Many large organizations hire peopl…

, Chapter: 4 -Problem: 4 >> Read “The Effect of an Online Self-Assessment Tool on Nonprofit Board Performance” by Harrison and Murray. (See Articles.) What types of governance issues did the respondents perceive as most problematic in their boards?
Answer Preview: The survey respondents identified three issues o…

, Chapter: 16 -Problem: 2 >> Which of the two schools of thought, or definitions of social entrepreneurship, do you find most satisfactory? Explain.
Answer Preview: The two schools of thought about social entrepreneurship a…

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 2 >> If nonprofit management challenges are as complex as those in business, should nonprofit managers be compensated at the same levels as managers at comparably large companies? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: In my opinion, managers of nonprofit organi…

, Chapter: 10 -Problem: 1 >> Below is a list of some well-known nonprofit organizations and a list of attributes. Look at each non­profit and identify up to three attributes that you would use to describe your impression of the organization. Don’t think too long; just write down the first three words that come to mind when you read the organization’s name. (If you’ve never heard of the organization, just leave it blank.) When
Answer Preview: American Red Cross ___,___,___ (a) innovative Salvation Army ___,___,___ (b) well-managed Nature Con…

, Chapter: 2 -Problem: 2 >> If you were the president of a private college or university, what things would you consider in making a decision on a possible tuition increase, which might enhance your bottom line but possibly work against your mission of providing educational opportunity?
Answer Preview: I would have to consider the effect the increased cost could …

, Chapter: 6 -Problem: 1 >> How are their missions different?
Answer Preview: The SEED Foundations mission is to provide innovative opportunit…

, Chapter: 4 -Problem: 1 >> If you were a nonprofit CEO, how would you describe the ideal board for which to work?
Answer Preview: I would prefer to work for a nonprofit …

, Chapter: 10 -Problem: 3 >> Read the article, “Twitter as a Communication Tool for Nonprofits: A Study of Sport-for-Development Organizations,” by Svensson, Mahoney, and Hambrick. How did sport-for-development nonprofit organizations used Twitter to disseminate information?
Answer Preview: The authors found that the studied nonpr…

, Chapter: 17 -Problem: 1 >> Thinking back on the discussion in Chapter 13 about the importance of developing a case for philanthropic support, how do you think an organization's case might need to be tailored to cultural differences? In other words, do you think people around the world are motivated by similar values and emotions? Why or why not?
Answer Preview: A nonprofit organization does need to consider cultural d…

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