Author: Tadashi Yamamoto
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719053856
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This volume provides the first systematic analysis of the Japanese nonprofit sector ever undertaken. Using a broad range of qualitative and quantitative data, the authors show that Japan has a much larger nonprofit sector than is recognized, even in Japan. Three-quarters of all university students attend nonprofit institutions, significant shares of hospital beds are in nonprofit institutions, and nonprofit agencies are active in the field of social services. Yet in comparative terms the Japanese nonprofit sector lags significantly behind that of other developed economies. One reason for this, the authors argue, is the generally hostile attitude the government has historically taken towards nonprofit organizations in Japan; nonprofit organizations wishing to attain legal status, have to secure the approval of a "competent Ministry," and this is often given begrudgingly or not at all. The nonprofit sector in Japan has only just begun to "flex its muscles" as an independent force in very recent years, and is now on the brink of a new phase in its development.
The Nonprofit Sector in Japan
Author: Tadashi Yamamoto
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719053856
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This volume provides the first systematic analysis of the Japanese nonprofit sector ever undertaken. Using a broad range of qualitative and quantitative data, the authors show that Japan has a much larger nonprofit sector than is recognized, even in Japan. Three-quarters of all university students attend nonprofit institutions, significant shares of hospital beds are in nonprofit institutions, and nonprofit agencies are active in the field of social services. Yet in comparative terms the Japanese nonprofit sector lags significantly behind that of other developed economies. One reason for this, the authors argue, is the generally hostile attitude the government has historically taken towards nonprofit organizations in Japan; nonprofit organizations wishing to attain legal status, have to secure the approval of a "competent Ministry," and this is often given begrudgingly or not at all. The nonprofit sector in Japan has only just begun to "flex its muscles" as an independent force in very recent years, and is now on the brink of a new phase in its development.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719053856
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This volume provides the first systematic analysis of the Japanese nonprofit sector ever undertaken. Using a broad range of qualitative and quantitative data, the authors show that Japan has a much larger nonprofit sector than is recognized, even in Japan. Three-quarters of all university students attend nonprofit institutions, significant shares of hospital beds are in nonprofit institutions, and nonprofit agencies are active in the field of social services. Yet in comparative terms the Japanese nonprofit sector lags significantly behind that of other developed economies. One reason for this, the authors argue, is the generally hostile attitude the government has historically taken towards nonprofit organizations in Japan; nonprofit organizations wishing to attain legal status, have to secure the approval of a "competent Ministry," and this is often given begrudgingly or not at all. The nonprofit sector in Japan has only just begun to "flex its muscles" as an independent force in very recent years, and is now on the brink of a new phase in its development.
The State of Nonprofit Sector Research in Japan
Author: Aya Okada
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900435946X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Despite a long history, the organized field of research on voluntaristics in Japan has emerged only in the past two decades. This article presents a comprehensive review of voluntaristics research in Japan through an overview of past studies and recent hot topics. Nonprofit sector and voluntary action research, now termed voluntaristics (Smith, 2016), is reviewed here using four approaches: organizational, economic, employment, and charitable giving. Discussion of recent changes in the political-legal environment for nonprofit agencies and associations as well as of collaboration among nonprofits, governments, and businesses are presented. The article also covers some of the key topics in recent years, including rising social movements and advocacy, social impact bonds, social capital, and information and communication technologies (ICT) and social media. In discussing the emergence, expansion, and diversification of nonprofit research in Japan, the article makes two main arguments. First, we argue that studies of voluntaristics are rather recent in Japan, still in pursuit of their own originality. Second, we argue that nonprofit research in Japan is constantly looking for an ideal relationship with practice. Research appears to have not fully caught up with the changing landscape of nonprofits in action, and research has not been able to guide practice into the best next steps. The article highlights characteristics of nonprofit sector research in Japan as well as suggesting key questions for future research.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900435946X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Despite a long history, the organized field of research on voluntaristics in Japan has emerged only in the past two decades. This article presents a comprehensive review of voluntaristics research in Japan through an overview of past studies and recent hot topics. Nonprofit sector and voluntary action research, now termed voluntaristics (Smith, 2016), is reviewed here using four approaches: organizational, economic, employment, and charitable giving. Discussion of recent changes in the political-legal environment for nonprofit agencies and associations as well as of collaboration among nonprofits, governments, and businesses are presented. The article also covers some of the key topics in recent years, including rising social movements and advocacy, social impact bonds, social capital, and information and communication technologies (ICT) and social media. In discussing the emergence, expansion, and diversification of nonprofit research in Japan, the article makes two main arguments. First, we argue that studies of voluntaristics are rather recent in Japan, still in pursuit of their own originality. Second, we argue that nonprofit research in Japan is constantly looking for an ideal relationship with practice. Research appears to have not fully caught up with the changing landscape of nonprofits in action, and research has not been able to guide practice into the best next steps. The article highlights characteristics of nonprofit sector research in Japan as well as suggesting key questions for future research.
The Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector in Japan
Author: Stephen P. Osborne
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134533713
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
The voluntary and non-profit sector is an important and emerging feature of Japanese society. It is a response both to the changing nature of this society and to political and social trends that have encouraged the Japanese government to see this sector as a potential provider of public services. It is also part of the emergence of 'civil society' in Japan. This book explores the roots of the societal challenges that voluntary and non-profit organisations face in Japan and evaluates their future impact on Japanese society. Containing contributions from leading researchers, internationally as well as from key practitioners from Japan, this book is essential reading for any student of Japanese studies or the international non-profit sector.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134533713
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
The voluntary and non-profit sector is an important and emerging feature of Japanese society. It is a response both to the changing nature of this society and to political and social trends that have encouraged the Japanese government to see this sector as a potential provider of public services. It is also part of the emergence of 'civil society' in Japan. This book explores the roots of the societal challenges that voluntary and non-profit organisations face in Japan and evaluates their future impact on Japanese society. Containing contributions from leading researchers, internationally as well as from key practitioners from Japan, this book is essential reading for any student of Japanese studies or the international non-profit sector.
Defining the Nonprofit Sector
Author: Lester M. Salamon
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719049026
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
The growth of the non-profit, voluntary or third sector has been widely recognized throughout the world. This text seeks to provide a definition and a common classification of the non-profit sector, while recognizing the great diversity of voluntarism internationally.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719049026
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
The growth of the non-profit, voluntary or third sector has been widely recognized throughout the world. This text seeks to provide a definition and a common classification of the non-profit sector, while recognizing the great diversity of voluntarism internationally.
The Failure of Civil Society?
Author: Akihiro Ogawa
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791494039
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A look at the voluntary sector in Japan, which has emerged strongly only in recent years.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791494039
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A look at the voluntary sector in Japan, which has emerged strongly only in recent years.
Civil Society in Japan
Author: K. Hirata
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230109160
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Civil Society and Japan's Foreign Aid examines the changing relations between the Japanese state and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in promoting effective aid policies and analyzes the changing nature of policy making and governance in Japan. It is based on extensive research in Southeast Asia and Japan, investigating the role of Japanese aid in fields such as education, health care, environmental protection, and economic development. It analyzes the key players in aid policymaking, including donor governments, multinational organizations, international and local NGOs, the business community, and aid recipients.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230109160
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Civil Society and Japan's Foreign Aid examines the changing relations between the Japanese state and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in promoting effective aid policies and analyzes the changing nature of policy making and governance in Japan. It is based on extensive research in Southeast Asia and Japan, investigating the role of Japanese aid in fields such as education, health care, environmental protection, and economic development. It analyzes the key players in aid policymaking, including donor governments, multinational organizations, international and local NGOs, the business community, and aid recipients.
The Nonprofit Sector
Author: Walter W. Powell
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300109032
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 679
Book Description
Provides a multi-disciplinary survey of nonprofit organizations and their role and function in society. This book also examines the nature of philanthropic behaviours and an array of organizations, international issues, social science theories, and insight.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300109032
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 679
Book Description
Provides a multi-disciplinary survey of nonprofit organizations and their role and function in society. This book also examines the nature of philanthropic behaviours and an array of organizations, international issues, social science theories, and insight.
Defining the Nonprofit Sector
Author: Takayoshi Amenomori
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Institute for Policy Studies
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Institute for Policy Studies
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
The Nonprofit Sector in Germany
Author: Helmut K. Anheier
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719051234
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This text offers an overview of the size, scope, structure, historical development and current policy environment of the German nonprofit sector.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719051234
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This text offers an overview of the size, scope, structure, historical development and current policy environment of the German nonprofit sector.
Americanizing Japanese Firms
Author: Yukio Yotsumoto
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 0761849882
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
This book is a study that examines the concept of corporate social responsibility in Japanese manufacturing companies within the United States, by comparing the corporate philanthropy of Japanese companies against American and British companies.
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 0761849882
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
This book is a study that examines the concept of corporate social responsibility in Japanese manufacturing companies within the United States, by comparing the corporate philanthropy of Japanese companies against American and British companies.