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Record Nr.

UNINA9910879583303321

Autore

Thrassou Alkis

Titolo

Non-Profit Organisations, Volume IV : Structures, Models and Technology

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

3-031-62538-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (331 pages)

Collana

Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series

Altri autori (Persone)

VrontisDemetris

EfthymiouLeonidas

WeberYaakov

ShamsS. M. Riad

TsoukatosEvangelos

Disciplina

338.74

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organizations: Structures, Models and Technology -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methodology -- Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria -- Descriptive Statistics -- Year of Publication, Type, and Methodology -- Journals, Research Field and Ranking -- Studied Population -- 1.3 Thematic Analysis -- Non-Profit Organizations-Types, Operations, and Collaborative Behaviors -- Impact of Emerging Technologies -- The Role of Internet Services and Digital Transformation -- Advantages of Artificial Intelligence, Reasons for Resistance, and Ways of Overcoming Them -- Cloud Services and Big Data -- Communication Through Social Media and Digital Platforms -- 1.4 Theoretical and Practical Contribution -- 1.5 Avenues for Future Research -- References -- 2 Friend or Frenemy: A Case Study of AI Adoption by Strained Governmental Service Providers -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- AI in the Public Sector: Opportunities and Challenges -- AI



Implementation in Workplaces: Employee-Centric Perspective -- 2.3 Research Methods -- 2.4 Findings -- Introduction to the Case -- Affective Event 1: Introduction of Eva into the Everyday Work of NOS's Communication Department -- Affective Event 2: Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic -- How Managers Facilitated Eva's Implementation--Success Factors -- Organisational Culture of Learning and Technology Acceptance -- Development of the Common Knowledge Base -- Focus on Improved Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction -- National Strategy and Governmental Support -- 2.5 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 3 The Impact of CSR Initiatives on Non-profit Cultural Organizations' Relationships with the Public -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Review.

3.3 Research Design and Methods -- 3.4 Results -- 3.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 4 Knowledge Management in IT of the Cypriot Public Sector -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Literature Review -- Knowledge Management in the Public Sector -- Knowledge Management Implementation Challenges -- The Application of Knowledge Management in IT -- 4.3 Research Methodology and Methods -- Method, Sample and Ethical Considerations -- 4.4 Analysis of Findings -- Knowledge Management Procedures for Newcomers -- Knowledge Sharing (KS) Culture -- Knowledge Management Processes and Collaboration Activities -- Design Standards and Best Practices for Project Implementation -- Use of Technology for Communication Channels and Information Sharing -- Traditional vs. Agile Methodologies -- Requirements Gathering and Software Development -- Knowledge Sharing Practices -- 4.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Knowledge Transferring to Newcomers -- Trainings and Workshops -- Collaboration and Socialization Activities -- Use of Collaborative Technologies -- Knowledge Capturing Tools and Practices -- References -- 5 The Use of Problem Structuring Methods in the Non-Profit Sector: An Analysis of Applications -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Operational Research and Problem Structuring Methods -- 5.3 Previous Reviews of Problem Structuring Method Practice -- 5.4 Methodological Procedure -- 5.5 Results and Discussion -- Geographical Representation of PSM Applications and Analysis of Contributing Authors -- Types of Problems Addressed by Problem Structuring Methods -- The Use of Problem Structuring Methods in Sustainability and Environmental Management -- The Use of Problem Structuring Methods in Community OR -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- 6 NGOs as Catalysts for Societal Resilience: Examining Their Role and Impact During Risk Situations -- 6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Role of NGOs in the Societal Framework -- 6.3 Societal Resilience-What Is the Role of NGOs in Keeping Society Going -- 6.4 Research Design and Methods -- 6.5 Results -- 6.6 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 7 Data Packing the Digital Divide: A Case Analysis of Hope &amp -- Joy Society for the Underprivileged in India -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Literature Review -- 7.3 Research Methodology -- 7.4 Data Analysis -- 7.5 Results and Discussion -- 7.6 Conclusion -- 7.7 Implications and Future Directions -- References -- 8 Make It Circular! Value Creation Logics in Public Institutions -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Literature Review -- Value Creation in Public Services -- 8.3 The Circular Economy and Its Value Creation Logics -- 8.4 Research Design and Methods -- Data Collection -- Research Process -- 8.5 Findings -- 8.6 Concluding Discussion (Including Implications, Limitations, and Future Research) -- References -- 9 Online Dating Platforms as Non-Profit Organisations -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.3 Non-Profit Organisations -- 9.4 Artificial Intelligence (AI)



-- 9.5 Online Dating Platforms -- 9.6 Research Question and Hypothesis -- 9.7 Method -- 9.8 Results -- 9.9 General Discussion -- 9.10 Implications, Conclusions, Limitations, and Further Research -- References -- 10 Open-Source Approach for Modelling Digital Twins in Non-Profit Organisations -- 10.1 Introduction -- Problem Definition -- Literature Review -- Research Question and Hypotheses -- 10.2 Method -- Object -- Procedure -- Materials -- 10.3 Results -- Literature Review-Feasibility in Companies -- Creation of a Simple Digital Twin With Free Tools -- 10.4 Discussion -- References -- 11 NGOs Nonmarket Strategies and Corruption: A Co-evolutionary Perspective -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Literature Review &amp -- Conceptual Framework -- The Nature of Corruption &amp -- NGOs.

Conceptual Framework -- 11.3 Research Hypotheses -- NGOs Institutional Avoidance via NE Entry Mode Choices and Institutional Co-evolution via JVs -- NGOs Institutional Adaptation via WOS -- 11.4 Method -- Dependent Variable -- Independent Variable -- Control Variables -- 11.5 Results -- Descriptive Statistics -- Post Hoc Comparison Tests -- 11.6 Discussion -- 11.7 Conclusion -- 11.8 Limitations -- References -- 12 Revolutionizing Governance: Leveraging Blockchain and Social Media for Transparency and Public Value in Public Organizations -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Literature Review -- Digitalization as a Reform and Its Determinants -- Unlocking Public Value Through New Technologies and Blockchain -- Public Sector Engagement Through Social Media -- 12.3 Research Design and Methods -- Quantitative Research Methodology -- Qualitative Research Methodology -- 12.4 Results -- Quantitative Research Results -- 12.5 Qualitative Research -- 12.6 Concluding Discussion -- References -- Index.