An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Governance Boards of Selected Not - for - Profit Organizations ( Npo's ) in Namibia

Tabita Kapembe; Simon Hoabeb; Anis Mahomed Karodia

doi:10.12816/0006780

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An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Governance Boards of Selected Not - for - Profit Organizations ( Npo's ) in Namibia

Authors:

Tabita Kapembe | Simon Hoabeb | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher:

National Library Singapore

Main Topics:

General management

Journal:

Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2014 vol.2 Issue 11, pp.43-89

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

54334

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23013621

DOI:

10.12816/0006780

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Abstract:

 Governance is defined as “the act of establishing and monitoring the long-term direction of anorganisation through policy” (Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, 2008: 31). Consequently,good governance and code of good practices have become topical issues in organisations. Besides,good governance entails a thorough knowledge of all factors, both internal and external, whichdictate the success of an organisation. It is consequently that the legal implications of establishingand maintaining an organisation are the responsibilities of the board. If a not-for-profit organisation(NPO) is not complying with legal provisions, the directors of the board are accountable. However,boards or trustees in the NPOs are largely volunteers. Unlike their counterparts in the privatesectors and state-owned enterprises (SOE) in Namibia, NPO boards are not readily paid sittingallowances or preparation and retention fees. However, most NPOs reimburse travel,accommodation and lodging costs, while others do not pay at all. Despite this difference inremunerations, all boards/trustees are expected to discharge their functions and fiduciaryresponsibility; making decisions in the best interest of their respective organisations and ensurethem to be good corporate citizens.

Article Details

An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Governance Boards of Selected Not - for - Profit Organizations ( Npo's ) in Namibia

Authors:

Tabita Kapembe | Simon Hoabeb | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher:

National Library Singapore

Main Topics:

General management

Journal:

Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2014 vol.2 Issue 11, pp.43-89

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

54334

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23013621

DOI:

10.12816/0006780

Descriptors:

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

EVALUATION

NAMIBIA

Issues

Article Details

An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Governance Boards of Selected Not - for - Profit Organizations ( Npo's ) in Namibia

Authors: Tabita Kapembe | Simon Hoabeb | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher: National Library Singapore

Main Topics: General management

Journal: Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2014 vol.2 Issue 11, pp.43-89

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2014

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 54334

Frequency: Monthly

pISSN: 23013621

DOI: 10.12816/0006780

Descriptors:

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

EVALUATION

NAMIBIA

Issues

Authors:

Tabita Kapembe | Simon Hoabeb | Anis Mahomed Karodia

Publisher:

National Library Singapore

Main Topics:

General management

Journal:

Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2014 vol.2 Issue 11, pp.43-89

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

54334

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23013621

DOI:

10.12816/0006780