Networking and performance of community based organizations in Taiwan : a social capital perspective
Date of Award
1-1-2013
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
School of Social Welfare
Content Description
1 online resource (vii, 149 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Loretta Pyles
Committee Members
Anne Fortune, Yuan-Shie Hwang
Keywords
community based organization, organization performance, partnership, social capital, Community organization, Social capital (Sociology), Business networks, Organizational effectiveness
Subject Categories
Social Work
Abstract
Developing partnerships is a crucial strategy for Community based organizations (CBOs) to maximize service capacity, serve clients of diverse needs, and compete for funding, yet the evidence is scant. The study asks whether organizational networking is helpful to a CBOs' service performance and whether the effect of networking varies by certain organizational features of a CBO. The research framework is built with the literature review of social capital theories with a focus of organizations, community practice models, and case studies on CBOs' networking. Two forms of networking, within and beyond community, are hypothesized as associated with two traits of performance, effectiveness of carrying out the services and innovation regarding the long-term service development when organization factors including leadership, community capacity, and funding sources are controlled. Furthermore, the moderation effects of those organization factors are included and examined.
Recommended Citation
Chen, Yi-Yi, "Networking and performance of community based organizations in Taiwan : a social capital perspective" (2013). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 852.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/852