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UNINA9910879587103321 |
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Autore |
Thrassou Alkis |
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Titolo |
Non-Profit Organisations, Volume III : Society, Sustainability and Accountability |
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Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 |
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©2024 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (310 pages) |
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Palgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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VrontisDemetris |
EfthymiouLeonidas |
WeberYaakov |
ShamsS. M. Riad |
TsoukatosEvangelos |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organizations: Society, Sustainability and Accountability -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Approaches to Sustainability in Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.3 Primary Determinants of Non-Profit Sustainability -- 1.4 Accountability of Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.5 Discussion -- 1.6 Conclusion -- 1.7 Implications to Theory and Practice -- References -- 2 To Win or Not to Win: Analysis of Best Practices in Non-Governmental Organisations -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Research Methodology -- 2.3 Sustainability Studies in the Context of Non-Governmental Organisations -- 2.4 The Role of NGOs in Attaining the Sustainable Development and SDGs -- 2.5 The Good Practices of NGOs in Implementing Sustainable Development Goals -- Non-Governmental Organisations Helping to Solve Social Problems -- Non-Governmental Organisations Helping to Solve Environmental Problems -- Non-Governmental Organisations Helping to Solve Economic Problems -- 2.6 Conclusions |
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and Recommendations -- References -- 3 Why Reporting Sustainability? The Portuguese Non-financial Reporting's Socio-historical Evolution -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Review -- The Chronology of Initiatives That Rooted Word Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility (1972-2023) -- The Beginnings of Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Portugal (2002-2023) -- From CSR Initiatives to the NFR Introduction in Portugal (2013-2023) -- 3.3 Methods -- 3.4 Analysis of Findings -- The Evolution of the Non-Financial Report Evolution in Portuguese Context Analysis -- 3.5 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Role of ESGs in Corporate Foundations' Governance: An Italian Perspective -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Literature Review. |
4.3 Methodological Approach and Data Collection -- Admission Phase -- Email Invitation -- Getting to the Introduction: The Webpage for the Online Quiz -- Selecting "Start Questionnaire" -- Conclusion of the Investigation -- 4.4 Results and Discussion -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Modelling Public Managers' Awareness and Support for Work-Eldercare Balance -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Literature Review -- Managerial Support and Work-Eldercare Balance -- Public Servants and Working Informal Caregivers in the Israeli Labour Market -- 5.3 Research Design and Methods -- Methods -- Sampling, Design, Participants and Procedure -- Ethical Considerations -- Data Collection -- Instrument: Interview Guideline -- Data Analysis -- 5.4 Findings -- Direct Support-Manager level -- Indirect Support-Internal and External -- 5.5 Discussion and Conclusions -- 5.6 Limitations and Directions for Future Research -- 5.7 Practical Implications -- References -- 6 Enhancing Quality of Life (QoL) of Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities in Amateur Swimming Clubs -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Literature Review -- 6.3 Methodology -- Research Method -- Sample -- Data Collection and Analysis -- 6.4 Results -- Sample Profile -- Quality of Life -- 6.5 Discussion -- 6.6 Implications, Limitations, and Suggestions for Further Research -- References -- 7 Envisioning the World STEM Teaching Organisation: Combining AI with Mind Genomics to Map a Sustainable Future -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Main Analysis -- 7.3 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 8 The Rendering Accounts of Public Universities Under a New Model for Transparency -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Literature Review -- Problem Characterization and Work Objectives -- Higher Education in Portugal -- Governance Models -- Accountability and Performance in Universities -- 8.3 HEI Accounting Information System. |
8.4 Methodology -- 8.5 Presentation and Analysis of Findings -- 8.6 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 9 Professional Satisfaction in Non-Profit Organizations' Executives: The Case of Greek Primary Schools -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.3 Methodology -- Purpose and Research Questions -- Sample -- Procedure for Conducting the Investigation -- Research Tool -- 9.4 Results, Descriptive and Statistical Analysis -- 9.5 Conclusions, Commentary -- 9.6 Research Limitations and Suggestions -- References -- 10 Collaborative Government Initiatives for Implementing Tourism Carrying Capacity in the Context of Sustainable Development -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Literature Review -- Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism Policy and Regulation: Insights for Local Institutional Actors -- Fostering Sustainable Tourism Through Stakeholder Engagement: The Case of Cyprus -- Case Study 1: "Sustainable Cyprus" Initiative -- Case Study 2: "Pafos Regional Tourism Strategy" -- The Crucial Role of Local Institutional Bodies and Private Sector Collaboration -- 10.3 Methods -- Transitioning from Government-Centric Management to Inclusive Governance |
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in the Tourism Sector -- 10.4 Analysis of Results -- Challenges and Opportunities in TCC Implementation: Lessons Learned -- 10.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 11 Is Selfless Service to Society a Sustainable Concept? The Case of a Street School in Mumbai -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Literature Review -- 11.3 Research Methodology -- Context -- Observation -- 11.4 Research Findings -- 11.5 The Power of Serendipity -- 11.6 Discussion -- 11.7 What are the Personality Traits Necessary to Be in the Social Service Sector? -- 11.8 Conclusions -- Is Selfless Service to Society a Utopian Concept or Sustainable Concept? -- Scope for Future Research to be Undertaken -- Reference Lists -- Index. |
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