Non-Governmental Organization
Non-Governmental Organization
QUESTION 1
1. Briefly explain your understanding of how managerialism in general, relates to Fisher’s concept of Capitalist Realism. Do you agree with Fisher’s concept that there is “no alternative”? Do you think models borrowed from NGO or mission-based organizations offer a possible solution? How might NGOs be ‘captured’ by capitalist realism?
QUESTION 2
1. Lewis argues that NGOs are often subject to high levels of ambiguity. In your own words, how is ambiguity present in the problems that NGO and Mission-Based Mangers might face in their organizational culture, as well as in their service delivery and advocacy efforts?
QUESTION 3
1. Lewis introduces the concept of managerialism in relation to NGO management in several of the chapters that we have covered. Explain your understanding of managerialism in the NGO management sector and address what might be the upsides and downsides that it presents in the NGO & Mission-Based Context. For more information on Non-Governmental Organization check on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-governmental_organization
