The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO

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dc.contributor.advisorScott, Leanneen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorStewart, Theodoren_ZA
dc.contributor.authorAnyogu, Alexander Aen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-15T07:29:19Z
dc.date.available2014-09-15T07:29:19Z
dc.date.issued2007en_ZA
dc.description.abstractPoverty eradication is one of the major challenges facing South Africa and the rest of the continent. Concern around poverty alleviation in South Africa encompasses lack of capacity as well as inefficiency in the management and administration of poverty alleviation projects. Therefore, poverty alleviation agencies ought to be mindful of the issues that could affect their organizational efficiency, especially issues around organizational management. Addressing issues of management amongst the poverty alleviation agencies is necessary to assist role players in the implementation of efficient and effective poverty alleviation programs. The research explored issues around the management structure of a selected non-government organisation (SHAWCO). The objective was to develop a shared understanding of the organizational structure, amongst the members of the management team, and identify (if any) inefficiencies within the structure of the organisation. Problem Structuring Methods have been identified as a collection of tools that assist decision makers in addressing complex societal problems, and seek to alleviate or improve situations characterized by uncertainty, conflict and complexity. The study used Problem Structuring Methods to investigate the possible difficulties SHAWCO is facing as a result of management inefficiency. Interviews were used to uncover issues around the functioning and management of the organization, and an interactive problem structuring workshop was later conducted to develop a shared understanding of the identified issues.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationAnyogu, A. A. (2007). <i>The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Statistical Sciences. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7471en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationAnyogu, Alexander A. <i>"The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Statistical Sciences, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7471en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationAnyogu, A. 2007. The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Anyogu, Alexander A AB - Poverty eradication is one of the major challenges facing South Africa and the rest of the continent. Concern around poverty alleviation in South Africa encompasses lack of capacity as well as inefficiency in the management and administration of poverty alleviation projects. Therefore, poverty alleviation agencies ought to be mindful of the issues that could affect their organizational efficiency, especially issues around organizational management. Addressing issues of management amongst the poverty alleviation agencies is necessary to assist role players in the implementation of efficient and effective poverty alleviation programs. The research explored issues around the management structure of a selected non-government organisation (SHAWCO). The objective was to develop a shared understanding of the organizational structure, amongst the members of the management team, and identify (if any) inefficiencies within the structure of the organisation. Problem Structuring Methods have been identified as a collection of tools that assist decision makers in addressing complex societal problems, and seek to alleviate or improve situations characterized by uncertainty, conflict and complexity. The study used Problem Structuring Methods to investigate the possible difficulties SHAWCO is facing as a result of management inefficiency. Interviews were used to uncover issues around the functioning and management of the organization, and an interactive problem structuring workshop was later conducted to develop a shared understanding of the identified issues. DA - 2007 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2007 T1 - The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO TI - The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7471 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/7471
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationAnyogu AA. The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Statistical Sciences, 2007 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7471en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Statistical Sciencesen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Scienceen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherOperations Research in Developmenten_ZA
dc.titleThe use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGOen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMScen_ZA
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