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Exploring Structure-Effectiveness Relationships in Nonprofit Arts Organizations

• Poole, Peter P
• Kushner, Roland J

Abstract

Distribution of influence among organizational members, grouping of volunteers & staff in organizational structures, & effectiveness were examined via interviews with members of 19 nonprofit arts organizations. Analysis revealed five groupings or configurations of influence, which correlated to the organizations exhibiting the highest & lowest levels of organizational effectiveness. It is concluded that a variety of structures are associated with good performance, but structural dysfunctions are associated with organizational failure; members' commitment to an organization's structure is an important element of success. 2 Tables.

Journal

Nonprofit Management and Leadership

(Winter 1996)
vol7 no2 pages119-136

Categories

1. Nonprofit Organizations (Theory)  
2. Structures and Processes  

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