Assignment 1: Perspectives on Organizational Models [20 points]
This paper is designed to help you apply different theoretical perspectives to develop understandings of organizational systems. You are asked to select one nonprofit organization, research the organization, developing an understanding of what it does and how it does it. Then, apply at least one of the theoretical perspectives from Tremblay-Boire &Prakash (legitimacy or stakeholder) to the selected organization. Your paper must include the following elements:
Your paper must include cover page, reference page and corresponding headings.
Introduction to the nonprofit organization, including its mission/purpose, structure, functioning, and key constituents and stakeholders
Description of needs/trends to which it is responding
Discussion of Tremblay-Boire &Prakash’s perspectives and how they help make sense of the organization model and its adaptation to trends
Lessons you have learned from the application of various theoretical perspectives that can be transported and applied to your organization
Conclusion
SUBMIT IN THE ASSIGNMENT AREA AS A WORD DOCUMENT
Each assignment must have a cover page and a reference list in the Fischler College form and style. Suggested length of the paper is 3-5 pages. You should offer 3-5 references outside the course texts. This scholarly paper should be based on research, not just on personal opinions and experiences.
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