Human Resources in Nonprofits: An Indicator of Managerial Preparedness or Program Needs?

AbouAssi, Khaldoun; Jo, Suyeon; Bies, Angela

doi:10.1080/15309576.2022.2036202

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“…These organizational changes imply the acquisition of a new “managerial” perspective, which is usually non-existent or ineffective in NPOs, and entails additional job demands particularly from paid staff and volunteers (Berzin and Camarena, 2018 ; McAllum, 2018 ; Petrella et al, 2021 ). In this context, adapted HR and human capital policies are essential, not only to promote successful programs but also to guarantee an optimal paid staff and volunteers' job satisfaction as well as an adequate performance (Ridder et al, 2012 ; AbouAssi et al, 2022 ). In previous research, López-Cabrera et al ( 2020 ) stated that the complexity of NPOs organizational structure and the variety of tasks that they accomplish—sometimes considered incompatible activities—as well as their different aspirations and perspectives—even on the same aspects of their work—lead to disputes, interpersonal conflicts, and subsequent negative emotional consequences (López-Cabrera et al, 2020 ).…”

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“To be, or not be… satisfied in NPOs”: a serial multiple mediation and clustering analysis of paid staff and volunteers' profiles

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IntroductionNon-profit organizations (NPOs) are a complex working context whose main characteristic resides in the dichotomy between paid staff and volunteers. Despite its benefits for goal achievement, this circumstance can be also a challenge, for both groups' interaction, for their comprehension of their own role and to HR management. The aim of this study was to explore factors that may contribute to promote job satisfaction among NPOs' members.MethodsCombining two different data analyses, serial multiple mediation analyses and cluster analyses, first we analyze whether there are differences between paid staff and volunteers in perceived intrapersonal conflict and performance and its effect on job satisfaction, and second, we analyze whether there is an additional profiles distribution that reflects more adequately the reality of NPOs, despite the formal roles that coexist in these organizations (paid staff and volunteers).ResultsResults confirm that paid staff and volunteers differ on their perceived job satisfaction level, with volunteers being more satisfied. This relationship is serially mediated by role conflict, role ambiguity, and performance. Another characteristic of the NPOs is that the dichotomy between paid staff and volunteers does not capture well the reality of the labor relations between members of both groups and the organization. To explore this phenomenon, we perform a cluster analysis based on paid staff and volunteers' perceptions. Cluster analyses demonstrate the existence of three rather homogenous profiles.DiscussionAdditionally, practical implications for HR management in NPOs and future research lines to understand this organizational context dynamics are also discussed.

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“To be, or not be… satisfied in NPOs”: a serial multiple mediation and clustering analysis of paid staff and volunteers' profiles

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“…Resource planning for nonprofit health care organizations is critical (1) for better management of limited public health resources. Enhanced coordination among departments is key to each stage of planning, response, and recovery of health care services (2) as the global public health crisis continues to be a threat to health and economy (3).…”

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Does increasing the number of beds or health workers contribute to the rational use of scarce public health resources?

Çınaroğlu

2023

GHM

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Turkey makes substantial investments to increase the number of qualified beds in hospitals, the shortage in health professionals remains one of the main obstacles of the health system in the country. To address this research gap, the study aims to formulate a rational solution for the dilemma on whether to invest in beds or health professionals contribute to the rational use of scarce public health resources. Data for testing the model were derived from the Turkish Statistical Institute across 81 provinces in Turkey. The path analytic approach was used to determine the associations among hospital size, utilization/facility, health workforce, and indicators of health outcomes. The results point to a strong link between quantity of qualified beds, utilization of health services, and facility indicators, and health workforce. Rational use of scarce resources, optimal capacity planning, and increased quantity of health professionals will be beneficial for the sustainability of health care services.

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The shadow of institutional racism on people of color's involvement in membership associations

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Berlan,

Wright

2024

Nonprofit Mgmnt & Ldrshp

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Membership associations are membership owned; they serve their members but play a critical role in the society. This study examines association membership and volunteering behaviors to identify differences in how people of color experience these organizations. Results detect continued barriers to engagement by people of color in terms of volunteering opportunities, and less so for joining these associations. People of color tend to engage in more activities but dedicate less time to these engagements, creating unbalanced results; yet they find more satisfaction from these engagements compared to their White counterparts. Associations themselves must continue to identify and remove barriers to fair participation rooted in racism.

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Human Resources in Nonprofits: An Indicator of Managerial Preparedness or Program Needs?

Cited by 3 publications

References 55 publications

“To be, or not be… satisfied in NPOs”: a serial multiple mediation and clustering analysis of paid staff and volunteers' profiles

“To be, or not be… satisfied in NPOs”: a serial multiple mediation and clustering analysis of paid staff and volunteers' profiles

Does increasing the number of beds or health workers contribute to the rational use of scarce public health resources?

The shadow of institutional racism on people of color's involvement in membership associations

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