Workforce Transitions from the Profit to the Nonprofit Sector

Stein, Tobie S.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-0573-0

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“…The emphasis on face-to-face contact, along with the creation of opportunities to build staff relationships, such as morning teas, may have greater prominence in NFP organisations, as prior research has noticed the desire for consensus and dialogue in the NFP sector (Stein, 2002;Oster, 2010;Tucker & Parker, 2013;Hiebl & Feldbauer-Durstmüller, 2014). Robust and extensive relationship networks were seen among the interviewees.…”

Section: The Influence Of the Nfp Sector Context On The Findingsmentioning

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Accountants’ proactivity in intra-organisational networks: a strong structuration perspective

Daff

Jack

2018

AAAJ

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Purpose-The paper provides insights into the importance of accountants' networks, the parties who comprise those networks and how accountants go about building and maintaining their communication networks. It also illustrates the use of strong structuration theory, which specifically considers the networks that surround agents. The conclusion highlights the significance of communication as agency in the context of accounting practice through a strong structuration perspective. Design/methodology/approach-A qualitative approach to the inquiry was adopted. Interviews were conducted with 30 Australian accountants from 22 not-for-profit organisations. A thematic approach was used to analyse the transcripts. Structuration theory, supplemented by strong structuration, informed the study. Findings-The interviewees attested to the importance of communication and developing networks within their organisations. They actively sought to expand and enhance their networks. The accountants played a pivotal role in networks and they pursued both horizontal and vertical relations. The accountants' organisational positions and perceptions of their roles, worldviews and knowledge of other members of their organisations were used strategically to alter the internal structures of networked others. Originality/value-The study contributes to the meagre literature regarding accountants' networks within organisations. It provides insights that may assist accountants in enhancing their own networks. Although structuration theory is well-established in accounting research, the enrichments offered by strong structuration are illustrated in this study. Research limitations/implications-The interviewed accountants worked in not-for-profit organisations and this may influence the findings. Future research might consider accountants working in for-profit organisations. The study provides insights into strategies to develop intraorganisational networks.

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Section: The Influence Of the Nfp Sector Context On The Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Accountants’ proactivity in intra-organisational networks: a strong structuration perspective

Daff

Jack

2018

AAAJ

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“…In contrast, exclusion results in segregation and less productive outcomes of work groups, departments, and organizations as a whole. Excluded individuals are likely to be distrustful of their colleagues and the organization and feel that their positions are not personally satisfying (Stein, 2002). Individuals who are excluded from their organization's decision-making process are more likely to leave because they feel the power is onesided (Mor Barak, Levin, Nissly, and Lane, 2006).…”

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Building a better workplace for teen volunteers through inclusive behaviors

Waters

Bortree

2010

Nonprofit Mgmnt & Ldrshp

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“…The chief executives had a variety of functional backgrounds inside and outside the voluntary sector, including public (academic, local government, health service, armed forces) and commercial organizations. This aspect within the data set was not developed in detail for this study, although cross-sectoral employment transitions have subsequently received attention from researchers (in a U.K. context by Little, 2004, and in a U.S. context by Stein, 2002).…”

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