LEADER 07255nam 22004813 450 001 9910879587103321 005 20240815080241.0 010 $a3-031-62534-X 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31601188 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31601188 035 $a(CKB)33987636400041 035 $a(EXLCZ)9933987636400041 100 $a20240815d2024 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aNon-Profit Organisations, Volume III $eSociety, Sustainability and Accountability 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aCham :$cPalgrave Macmillan,$d2024. 210 4$d©2024. 215 $a1 online resource (310 pages) 225 1 $aPalgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series 311 $a3-031-62533-1 327 $aIntro -- 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 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. 327 $a4.3 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. 327 $a8.4 Methodology -- 8.5 Presentation and Analysis of Findings -- 8.6 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 9 Professional Satisfaction in Non-Profit Organizations' Executives: The Case of Greek Primary Schools -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.3 Methodology -- Purpose and Research Questions -- Sample -- Procedure for Conducting the Investigation -- Research Tool -- 9.4 Results, Descriptive and Statistical Analysis -- 9.5 Conclusions, Commentary -- 9.6 Research Limitations and Suggestions -- References -- 10 Collaborative Government Initiatives for Implementing Tourism Carrying Capacity in the Context of Sustainable Development -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Literature Review -- Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism Policy and Regulation: Insights for Local Institutional Actors -- Fostering Sustainable Tourism Through Stakeholder Engagement: The Case of Cyprus -- Case Study 1: "Sustainable Cyprus" Initiative -- Case Study 2: "Pafos Regional Tourism Strategy" -- The Crucial Role of Local Institutional Bodies and Private Sector Collaboration -- 10.3 Methods -- Transitioning from Government-Centric Management to Inclusive Governance in the Tourism Sector -- 10.4 Analysis of Results -- Challenges and Opportunities in TCC Implementation: Lessons Learned -- 10.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 11 Is Selfless Service to Society a Sustainable Concept? The Case of a Street School in Mumbai -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Literature Review -- 11.3 Research Methodology -- Context -- Observation -- 11.4 Research Findings -- 11.5 The Power of Serendipity -- 11.6 Discussion -- 11.7 What are the Personality Traits Necessary to Be in the Social Service Sector? -- 11.8 Conclusions -- Is Selfless Service to Society a Utopian Concept or Sustainable Concept? -- Scope for Future Research to be Undertaken -- Reference Lists -- Index. 410 0$aPalgrave Studies in Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business Series 676 $a338.74 700 $aThrassou$b Alkis$0995815 701 $aVrontis$b Demetris$0861080 701 $aEfthymiou$b Leonidas$01438712 701 $aWeber$b Yaakov$0771246 701 $aShams$b S. M. Riad$01438713 701 $aTsoukatos$b Evangelos$01438714 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910879587103321 996 $aNon-Profit Organisations, Volume III$94206388 997 $aUNINA