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Competition Or Collaboration? The Effect Of Non-Profit Brand Image On Volunteer Recruitment Strategy, Melanie Randle, Friedrich Leisch, Sara Dolnicar Jan 2013

Competition Or Collaboration? The Effect Of Non-Profit Brand Image On Volunteer Recruitment Strategy, Melanie Randle, Friedrich Leisch, Sara Dolnicar

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With increasing numbers of non-profit organizations and higher demand for a wider range of social services, the need for volunteers has never been greater. There is general agreement that competition within the sector is increasing, and this has led to organizations placing greater emphasis on building strong brand images to differentiate themselves from competitors. However, there are also many instances where non-profits have successfully collaborated with each other to achieve efficiencies and meet objectives. The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine, which of these approaches - competition or collaboration - is more appropriate for the challenge of volunteer …


The Evolution Of Digital Technologies - From Collaboration To Ecollaboration, Michael Jones Jan 2012

The Evolution Of Digital Technologies - From Collaboration To Ecollaboration, Michael Jones

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Collaboration, where firms share skills and/or resources in order to fulfill a common goal is not a new concept. Firms have been collaborating since the beginning of time. Projects like the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Wall of China could not have been completed without the col-laboration of teams of people. However, while the objectives of those who engage in collabora-tive activities has hardly changed over time, the advent of the computer and the digital age has markedly changed how these firms engage with each other and how they cooperate to fulfill their objectives. This paper will take …