Abstract
One quiet aspect of the exercise of best practices in nonprofit operations settings is that managers
typically must engage in creative problem solving to accommodate exceptions or unanticipated
conditions. Problem solving may be perceived as situational until the frequency of the
“workarounds” give pause to decision-makers, leading some to challenge the validity of the best
practice. This essay uses inductive method inquiry drawing upon existing nonprofit management
literature on best practices, workarounds and related topics. The essay posits that workarounds
are an underappreciated component of nonprofit management theory.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Ideology |
| Volume | 38 |
| State | Published - Sep 2017 |
Keywords
- Workarounds; Nonprofit Management; Management Theory; Best Practices Innovation
Disciplines
- Arts Management
- Business Administration, Management, and Operations
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Labor Relations
- Nonprofit Administration and Management
- Organizational Behavior and Theory
- Higher Education
- Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
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