Despite the increasing popularity of crowdsourcing, there is a lack of empirical research on appropriate governance mechanisms, particularly in a non-profit context. The alignment of stakeholder motivations in non-profit crowdsourcing initiatives is often unique and challenging. A better understanding of crowdsourcing governance including relational mechanisms, structures and processes for achi...

Effective IT governance will ensure alignment between IT and business goals. Organizations with ineffective IT governance will suffer due to poor performance of IT resources such as inaccurate information quality, inefficient operating costs, runaway IT project and even the demise of its IT department. This study seeks to examine empirically the individual IT governance mechanisms that influenc...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate how primary care groups (PCGs) were implementing clinical governance in their first year. METHODS A structured review was carried out of clinical governance plans of 57 PCGs in London. RESULTS There was considerable variation in content of the plans. Priority areas were generally based on national service frameworks and local health improv...

This article provides a quick assessment of current e-governance policies and programmes to then suggest an alternative approach to the issue of the use information and communications technology in governance process. By focusing on citizens and stakeholders needs and fostering their participation in decision-making processes, governments can be best prepared to provide them with basic services...

The effectiveness of community organizations depends on the existence of pillars of good governance like, participation, accountability, transparency, predictability and rule of law. Effective participation of members in their organizations ensures the vigilance, which is essential to create sense of responsibility among the board and the personnel. This paper therefore, aims at assessing the g...

Title of dissertation: INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: A STUDY OF COMPLEMENTARITIES AND CONVERGENCE Meghana Ayyagari, Doctor of Philosophy, 2004 Dissertation directed by: Professor Vojislav Maksimovic Department of Finance This thesis contributes to contemporary research in international corporate governance by investigating two related questions: (1) Is there a convergence in corporate gov...