DEVELOPMENT WORK AND POWER : A study on the element of power and its effect on community development work within religious organizations
Alela, Martha (2011)
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112816081
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112816081
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ABSTRACT
Alela, Martha Beverly, Development work and Power: a study on the element of power and its effect on development work within Faith Based Organizations. 40 pages, 1 appendix
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Diak South, Jarvenpää Unit, Degree Programme in Social Services
The element of power in development work is portrayed in different dimensions.
Power in this context is that force that makes things happen within an organization, it could also be a force that prevents actual realization of goals within an organization.
This research addresses the concept of power within Faith Based Organizations (FBOs), by looking at ways in which power affects the implementation of projects by focusing on elements like organizational culture, bureaucracy and faith. The study aims at establishing whether or not the element of power is an obstacle to development work.
The qualitative method is used in this study. The collection of data focuses on getting information from individuals who have been involved in development work. They will give their expertise and opinions on the procedures of the implementation of projects within FBOs. This is achieved through interviews, real case studies and observation.
The results indicated a two dimension aspect to the element of power. One dimension was positive, it revealed that within the organization, power enables tasks to be accomplished on time, and helps to maintain order and accountability. However, in the implementation of projects, the element of power acts negatively. Projects are not completed on time, projects are done poorly on the ground among other aspects.
Key words: Power, Development work, Faith Based Organizations,
Alela, Martha Beverly, Development work and Power: a study on the element of power and its effect on development work within Faith Based Organizations. 40 pages, 1 appendix
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Diak South, Jarvenpää Unit, Degree Programme in Social Services
The element of power in development work is portrayed in different dimensions.
Power in this context is that force that makes things happen within an organization, it could also be a force that prevents actual realization of goals within an organization.
This research addresses the concept of power within Faith Based Organizations (FBOs), by looking at ways in which power affects the implementation of projects by focusing on elements like organizational culture, bureaucracy and faith. The study aims at establishing whether or not the element of power is an obstacle to development work.
The qualitative method is used in this study. The collection of data focuses on getting information from individuals who have been involved in development work. They will give their expertise and opinions on the procedures of the implementation of projects within FBOs. This is achieved through interviews, real case studies and observation.
The results indicated a two dimension aspect to the element of power. One dimension was positive, it revealed that within the organization, power enables tasks to be accomplished on time, and helps to maintain order and accountability. However, in the implementation of projects, the element of power acts negatively. Projects are not completed on time, projects are done poorly on the ground among other aspects.
Key words: Power, Development work, Faith Based Organizations,