Date of Award
6-2001
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Dale Brethower
Second Advisor
Dr. Maria Malott
Third Advisor
Dr. John Austin
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The primary challenge for non-profit associations is carrying out the functions that meet the various needs of their members or Board of Directors with restricted income. In many non-profits there are numerous tasks to complete with few personnel. Existing literature on the topic of non-profit management has limited applicability regarding managing staff performance. The current study examined the effects of a management system that included weekly meetings, goals and feedback on the performance of four employees in a non-profit association.
This study was an ABC group design where Condition 'A' consisted of weekly meetings and goal setting, Condition 'B' consisted of weekly meetings, goal setting and group feedback, and Condition 'C' consisted of weekly meetings, goal setting, group and individual feedback. Both feedback components were delivered to participants at weekly meetings. The dependent variables in the study were tasks completed and points earned. Both dependent variables were measured on a weekly basis. Results show that performance levels for the group as well as for individual participants were the highest when all components of the management system were combined in Condition 'C'.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Lori H., "The Effects of a Management System in a Non-Profit Association" (2001). Masters Theses. 3998.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3998