Patterns of governance structures in trade associations and unions

2009/09/01 by Georg von Schnurbein · 1 citation
Business, Management and Accounting · Social Sciences · #Labor Movements and Unions #Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering #Political Influence and Corporate Strategies

paper · doi:10.1002/nml.243

openalex publication_date 2009/09/01 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

Abstract Most research on the governance of nonprofit organizations concentrates on welfare‐oriented organizations and disregards other types of nonprofits. This article examines the governance structures of trade associations and unions as a special type of nonprofit organization. Analysis is based on a qualitative case study survey of thirty Swiss trade associations. The results distinguish four categories of governance: satellite governance, delegate governance, executive governance, and inner‐circle governance.

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