A Study on Change Leadership : The Case of Non-Profit Volunteer Organizations

2018

Master's thesis Business Administration BE501 - University of Agder 2018 Volunteer non-profit organizations face changes continually, as well as the private and public sector (Moran and Brightman 2000, p.66; Burnes, 2004). Leading change is an essential part of leadership for organizations that wish to stay fresh and up to date. These non-profit organizations have a social/humanitarian mission objective, are usually owned by their members, and instead of seeking financial profits, they often desire social/humanitarian impact. The difference between non-profit, for-profit, and public organizations could affect the way organizations should handle challenges and changes in non-profit organizat…