Especificidades da gestão no terceiro setor

O Terceiro Setor procura atender às necessidades sociais não supridas nem pelo Estado, nem pelas empresas, objetivando maior consolidação democrática. As organizações desse segmento possuem aspectos estruturais e operacionais distintos, se comparados ao primeiro e ao segundo setor. Assim, exige gestão diferenciada. O questionamento que deu origem à pesquisa foi: que desafios específicos enfrentam os gestores de uma organização do terceiro setor? O objetivo geral foi o de identificar as especificidades enfrentadas por gestores desse tipo de organização. A metodologia contou com um estudo de caso realizado com várias fontes de evidência, tais como documentos, entrevistas e observação participante, os quais permitiram ampla coleta e análise de dados. Os resultados apontam para dificuldades maiores que as enfrentadas por gestores de empresas, tais como a origem e a escassez de recursos humanos e financeiros e o perfil dos stakeholders com os quais esse tipo de organização precisa se relacionar.

Third sector in transition - A question of sustainability for community service organizations and the sector?

Third sector organizations are transitioning towards entrepreneurial and managerial models as a result of quasi-market strategies. This paper reports on the research findings of a survey of nonprofit disability organizations in Queensland and Victoria impacted upon by quasi-market reform. Enterprising organizations were found to have made substantial change to organizational structures and systems, whilst more traditional organizations made few changes. All organizations demonstrated commitment to a social justice ethos. However across the organizational archetypes there were reports of an organizational 'fragility'. It is argued that the problems of sustainability of community service organizations that existed prior to quasi-market reforms remain. This implies community service organizations will experience ongoing difficulties in the post-market era without further rationalization and change. A conceptual framework for sustainability of the community service sector is presented at the policy and organizational level.

Reforming public services in the UK:Bringing in the third sector

In the UK, the government continues its project to reform public services. Earlier projects have focused on the modernization of public sector organizations; in the latest round of reform, New Labour has focused on widening choice and the personalization of services. To this end, the government has been working with Third Sector (TS) organizations to expand their role in shaping, commissioning and delivering public services. The government's vision is predicated on a normative assertion, that, unlike traditional public sector organizations, TS bodies create public value by being more innovative, are inspired by altruistic aims and values, and have greater commitment to their clients. This paper reviews recent policy and questions whether the government's policy is flawed, contradictory and risks damaging the attributes of the TS admired by New Labour. © 2007 The Author. Journal compilation © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Third sector organisations and social welfare : a study of the role of social service and charitable organisations in Taiwan

This study is about the role and operation of ‘third sector’ organisations (TSOs) within the Taiwanese social welfare context. TSOs have increased dramatically and become actively involved in social service provision. This phenomenon has not only had significant impact on the development and operation of TSOs in Taiwan but it is also of increasing interest to public policy academics. The latter are especially interested in the implications for the government-third sector relationship. This research examines the reasons why TSOs have been established, why they actively participate in social service provision, and their role and operation within the social welfare context of Taiwan. The study has both quantitative and qualitative data. It sampled ‘social service’ and ‘charitable’ organisations (SSCOs), which are the main type of TSOs in Taiwan, to examine their role, operation and interaction with government. Questionnaires were mailed to collect quantitative data first. After the quantitative data were collected and analysed, semi-structured interviews were undertaken to collect qualitative data. The study found that TSOs in Taiwan exist in a highly institutionalised environment, which is affected by traditional Confucian ideas and contemporary Western ideas such as social justice and civil rights. The rapid growth of TSOs has a strong connection with the desire to fill social service gaps left by government and family. TSOs mainly play the role of service provider rather than that of advocate. They cooperate with government in social service provision and have developed different types of symbiotic relationships with government. A ‘resonance effect’ between government and TSOs was also found as they implement social policy.

An examination of organisational issues in third sector organisations which undertake nonviolent direct action

This thesis is an examination of organisational issues faced by Third Sector organisations which undertake nonviolent direct action. A case study methodology is employed and data gathered from four organisations: Earth First!; genetiX Snowball; Greenpeace; and Trident Ploughshares. The argument commences with a review of the literature which shows that little is known of the organising of nonviolent direct action. Operational definitions of 'organisation' and 'nonviolent direct action' are drawn from the literature. 'Organisation' is conceptualised using new institutionalism. 'Nonviolent direct action' is conceptualised using new social movement theory. These concepts inform the case study methodology in the choice of case, the organisations selected and the data gathering tools. Most data were gathered by semi-structured interview and participant observation. The research findings result from theory-building arising from thick descriptions of the case in the four organisations. The findings suggest that nonviolent direct action is qualitatively different from terrorism or violence. Although there is much diversity in philosophies of nonviolence, the practice of nonviolent direct action has much in common across the four organisations. The argument is that nonviolent direct action is an institution. The findings also suggest that new institutionalism is a fruitful approach to studies of these organisations. Along with nonviolent direct action, three other institutions are identified: 'rules'; consensus decision-making; and 'affinity groups'. An unanticipated finding is how the four organisations are instances of innovation. Tentative theory is developed which brings together the seemingly incompatible concepts of institutions and innovation. The theory suggests preconditions and then stages in the development of new organisational forms in new social movements: innovation. The three pre-conditions are: the existence of an institutional field; an 'institution-broker' with access to different domains; and a shared 'problem' to resolve. The three stages are: unlocking existing knowledge and practice; bridging different domains of practice or different fields to add, develop or translocate those practices; and establishing those practices within their new combinations or novel locations. Participants are able to move into and between these new organisational forms because they consist of familiar and habitual institutional behaviour.

Change in third sector organisations: the impact of European Union funding in cross-national perspectives

This is a study of third sector organisations and organisational change resulting from European Union funding. While there is a growing body of research which shows how governmental funding can contribute to the organisational challenges that third sector organisations encounter, research on how European Union funding affects third sector organisations is limited. This thesis contributes towards closing this gap in knowledge by identifying a number of organisational changes which can be attributed to the use of European Union funding. A qualitative approach was taken to explore organisational change resulting from the use of URBAN II funding in nine third sector organisations which were studied in the context of the URBAN II programmes of Belfast, Berlin and Bristol. The conceptual framework for this study draws on organisation theory and resource dependence theory, together with concepts of co-production and multi-level governance. URBAN II funding was found to have affected organisational structures, processes, services, goals and participants, as well as the interactions of organisations with their external environment. In contrast to earlier research however, the findings from this study suggest that many of these organisational changes improved the capacity of third sector organisations to carry out their work. The cross-national comparison of the findings further showed that organisational impacts resulting from the use of URBAN II funding can vary significantly between different countries. Programme Managers were found to have played a critically important' role in enabling third sector organisations to obtain benefits from URBAN II funding. Many positive organisational changes arose from a close collaboration between Programme Managers and third sector organisations. Conversely, many negative organisational impacts were found to be due, not to the regulations associated with European funding, but primarily to the approach adopted by the Programme Managers and Local Development Partnerships towards engaging third sector organisations in programme delivery.

Building bridges: the third sector responding locally to diversity

This paper focuses on a hitherto unstudied segment of the broad 'third sector': organisations and groupings that aim to build bridges (that is, increase interpersonal contacts) between people of different faiths and/or ethnic groups. We draw on the findings of an empirical study, conducted in three diverse urban areas of England, of community-level projects with bridge building as an explicit aim. We describe the characteristics of bridge-building activities and the challenges they face; both the organisational challenges and those that arise from the nature of bridge building itself. We conclude by exploring the implications of our findings for an understanding of the third sector generally and for the potential role of the sector in responding to our diverse society.

Turismo e terceiro setor: o papel e atuação de organizações não-governamentais no polo costa das dunas/RN

O tema deste estudo visa pesquisar o papel e atuação das Organizações Não Governamentais - ONGs, terceiro setor do turismo, no estado do Rio Grande do Norte - RN, identificando a atuação e participação no turismo, para, assim, elencar suas contribuições e benefícios para as populações locais, para o usuário dos serviços e para o incremento da economia no Estado. Analisando as que atuam no turismo do Rio Grande do Norte, procurou-se identificar suas contribuições, características e estruturas, descrever as suas formas de atuação e os respectivos resultados e influências. Buscou-se verificar se a organização atua na área de turismo e local adequado para o desenvolvimento das atividades turísticas nos seus projetos, na gestão administrativa e operacional. Para tal, utilizamos a teoria do livro “Análise Estrutural do Turismo” (Beni), bem como o Modelo Referencial do Sistema de Turismo (SISTUR). Avaliando se o tempo em que essa instituição atua na área propiciará às pessoas, de acordo com seus perfis, assimilarem conhecimento como gestoras no processo dos projetos. Observamos como funciona a Gestão de ONGs, a fim de identificarmos se as ONGs trabalham adequadamente as funções gerenciais. Se há envolvimento da organização nos projetos e nas suas fases de processo, assim como, sua importância e dificuldades encontradas na relação estabelecida entre as ONGs e a sociedade. A partir disso, poderemos identificar o envolvimento da comunidade que se beneficia.

As políticas de esportes na cidade do Rio de Janeiro : O programa Vilas Olímpicas e o chamado terceiro setor em campo

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a relaçao entre a ONG Movimento Cultural Social e a Prefeitura do Município do Rio de Janeiro. Para tanto, analisaremos os contratos entre a ONG e o governo municipal. Concluímos que tal relaçao se adequa ao projeto neoliberal de sociedade

As políticas de esportes na cidade do Rio de Janeiro : O programa Vilas Olímpicas e o chamado terceiro setor em campo

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a relaçao entre a ONG Movimento Cultural Social e a Prefeitura do Município do Rio de Janeiro. Para tanto, analisaremos os contratos entre a ONG e o governo municipal. Concluímos que tal relaçao se adequa ao projeto neoliberal de sociedade

Sustaining a Relationship : Insights from Canada on Linking the Government and Third Sector (Working Paper 1)

The embedding of third sector organisations in the policy world is fraught with tensions. Accountability and autonomy become oppositional forces causing an uneasy relationship. Government agencies are concerned that their equity and efficiency goals and objectives be met when they enter partnerships with the third sector for the delivery of programs and services. Third sector agencies question the impact of accountability mechanisms on their independence and identities. Even if the relationship between government and third sector agencies seems to be based on cooperation, concerns about cooptation (for nonprofits) and capturing (for governments) may linger calling the legitimacy of the partnership into question. Two means of improving the relationship between the governing and third sectors have been proposed recently in Canada by the Panel on Accountability and Governance in the Voluntary Sector (PAGVS) and the Joint Tables sponsored by the Voluntary Sector Task Force (VSTF). The two endeavours represent a historic undertaking in Canada aimed at improving and facilitating the relationship between the federal government and the nonprofit sector. The reports borrow on other country models but offer new insights into mediating the relationship, including new models for a regulatory body and a charity compact for Canada. Do these recommendations adequately address concerns of autonomy, accountability and cooptation or capturing? The Canadian reports do offer new insights into resolving the four tensions inherent in partnerships between the governing and third sector but also raise important questions about the nature of these relationships and the evolution of democracy within the Canadian political system.

As políticas de esportes na cidade do Rio de Janeiro : O programa Vilas Olímpicas e o chamado terceiro setor em campo

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a relaçao entre a ONG Movimento Cultural Social e a Prefeitura do Município do Rio de Janeiro. Para tanto, analisaremos os contratos entre a ONG e o governo municipal. Concluímos que tal relaçao se adequa ao projeto neoliberal de sociedade

Legislação sobre o terceiro setor : dispositivos constitucionais, decretos-leis, leis, medidas provisórias e decretos federais sobre sociedade de utilidade pública e organização da sociedade civil de interesse público (Oscip)

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Gestão dos estilos de liderança e respetivo impacto na motivação dos profissionais do terceiro setor

A motivação dos colaboradores pressupõe uma liderança eficaz e eficiente, só assim sendo possível o alcance dos objetivos a que se propõe. Liderança, motivação e visão são conceitos que se cruzam e se tornam condição essencial para mobilizar as pessoas nos processos de mudança e criar nestas confiança e determinação na conquista de objetivos e metas específicas. Para enfrentar a constante concorrência/competitividade do mercado, a organização necessita de pessoas competentes e criativas, tendo os líderes um papel de destaque nas organizações, quer através da tomada de decisões estratégicas, quer na motivação dos colaboradores. O objetivo central do presente estudo é conhecer os estilos de liderança e motivação dominantes no terceiro setor. Por conseguinte, pretendemos ainda conhecer quais as caraterísticas dos líderes atuais e dos líderes eficazes, os tipos de motivação existentes, bem como a relação que se estabelece entre liderança atual e a motivação no terceiro setor. Realizamos um estudo de carater quantitativo, exploratório e correlacional, utilizando como instrumento de recolha de dados um questionário para avaliação da motivação e da liderança na indústria hoteleira. Como principais conclusões obtivemos que as caraterísticas do líder atual são diferentes das caraterísticas do líder eficaz e que as motivações dependendo de diversos fatores podem ser intrínsecas ou extrínsecas. Quanto à motivação no trabalho, esta está significativamente correlacionada com a generalidade dos itens da liderança atual, no entanto, as características do líder atual não apresentam correlação significativa com o papel do líder na motivação dos inquiridos.