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Written by Leo Bartlett
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We are confronted with a multitude of views about the nature, dysfunctions, and largely unwanted effects and consequences of competition in the sector. But how are these views to be “explained”? What is missing in the sector? Is there a pattern of reasons that provides the best explanation for the virulence and intensity of competition in a sector that espouses high moral values? Should this kind of competition be occurring in a context where organisations and programs are mission/values -driven. There are several ways of “explaining” competition and its consequences.
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Written by Leo Bartlett
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Friday, 07 December 2007 |
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Competition was not a Key Issue we used in the original “design” of the study. We did ask a question about collaboration and cooperation across sectors and were consistently met with laments about the dysfunctions and challenges of competition in the sector. |
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Written by Leo Bartlett
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Friday, 07 December 2007 |
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We have already observed a culture of reaction and/or acceptance (which we also described as a form of reactivity leading to “powerlessness”) in the Social Economy (See Chapter 3). As a consequence, members of the sector tend to take a conservative role and stance on the major issues, challenges, and conditions which influence and/or are imposed on their work. Hence, a number of respondents descried the imposition of Government’s anti-democratic embargo on contact with the media as a condition of funding for specific delivery service projects. |
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Written by Leo Bartlett
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Friday, 07 December 2007 |
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Competition has always been the pillar of economic capitalism. Competition can (but not always) stimulate innovation and encourage increased efficiency. Competition is regarded by many people as the foundation of capitalism. Competition occurs when two or more parties act independently to secure someone else’s business on the best terms possible. So how does this apply to the Social Economy in our study? |
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Written by Hugh Morrow
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Friday, 07 December 2007 |
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The issue of competition was not prompted or raised by the research team but by survey participants themselves. Interestingly, the issue “Competition” was most frequently raised in responses related to “Collaboration and Cooperation”. |
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