Maatskaplike ontwikkelingsvennootskappe tussen die korporatiewe sektor, die staat en nie-winsgewende organisasies

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:The aim of this study was the formulation of guidelines for the organising ofdevelopmental partnerships, of which the key components may be seen as:• the corporate sector;• the State; and• the non-profit or non-Governmental sector.A literature study was completed, focusing on the partnership strategy within the contextof the social developmental approach. In-depth focus was placed on the elements of aneffective developmental partnership, as well as the manner in which such a partnershipshould be organised.An empirical study was completed in order to investigate the nature of the developmentalpartnership strategy; the characteristics of an effective strategy; and the nature of thevarious and distinctive organisational components. Data was gathered from a studysample determined by means of purposive selection of developmental partnerships in theWestern Cape. This sample comprised four (4) representatives each of the corporatesector, the State and the non-Governmental sector.Three (3) different self-administered questionnaires were used for data-gathering - onetype of questionnaire for each of the sectors mentioned. The questionnaires weredistributed amongst the twelve (12) respondents - thus, in total comprising four (4)distinctive developmental partnerships.The findings primarily relate to the following three aspects:• the nature of the developmental partnership strategy within the current socialdevelopmental context;• the requisite elements necessary for effective developmental partnerships; and• the organisation of these partnerships.Of the various findings, the following may be considered to be of primary significance.A developmental partnership is possible between all the parties, irrespective of the sectorwhere they are involved. The partnerships are, however, increasingly being regulated bymeans of policy and are thus consequently becoming increasingly formal andinstitutionalized. All parties are active participants in the developmental partnerships,and contributions by each of the parties are usually made in the form of serviceprovisions or service-producing activities. The parties, however, do attach value orimportance to certain specific elements of the partnership - which in tum have asignificant influence on determining the effectiveness of that partnership. It is on theseprinciples that the organising of the developmental partnership is based.There are diverse reasons for the concluding of a developmental partnership whichgenerally differ from one partner to the next. The partners in such a developmentalpartnership are selected according to specific criteria. Certain criteria are of greatersignificance for certain partners than for others. However, a key element does appear tobe a sufficient degree of cultural fit between the partners. Certain mechanisms areutilized in order to promote this fit.Despite the structure of the developmental partnership being adaptable and flexible, thereappears to be a strong indication that the partnership is control-assured. The nature ofthis control is facilitative. The control varies amongst the partners, depending on thecurrent nature of the partnership activities; the competencies of the partners; and the needfor growth within the partnership in order to realise its objectives.A further finding concerns the need for clarity regarding the division of tasks or functionsand for co-ordination within the partnership in order to ensure its effectiveness.Resources are contributed by the various partners, and thereby any resources, risks andbenefits inherent to the partnership are shared amongst its members. The principle ofexchange is an integral factor for the success of the partnership. It is this idea ofexchange that provides the general framework within which it is determined what each of the partners contribute to the partnership, and what benefits they derive from thepartnership.On the basis of these conclusions, as well as the findings made in the literature study,recommendations have been made focusing on the elements that will give rise toeffective developmental partnerships and how they should be organised in order topromote the desired success.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University