Building e-health systems requires a good understanding of the range and characteristics of many relevant standards. These standards play an important role in the promotion of coordination amongst the key players in the technical and administrative areas of the e-health arena. Many entities...

Data are compiled from the tax records of 29 major environmental organizations for the period 1980-1994 to identify factors that influence voluntary contributions. I examine the effects of organizational characteristics, such as fundraising expenditures and alternative sources of revenue, along...

ix, 30 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.

Examining committee: Renee Irvin, chair, Jessica Greene

vi, 60 p. This paper was completed as part of the final research component in the University of Oregon Applied Information Management Master's Degree Program [see htpp://aim.uoregon.edu].

162 p. Examining committee chair: Dr. Renee Irvin

Why do people work in the voluntary sector? Is the sector distinct, with characteristics that differentiate it from the private and public sectors? Is it important to consider the existence of the so-called ‘third sector’ when analysing behaviour in the labour market? Is altruism really an...

As the social entrepreneurship concept continues to gain public recognition and momentum it has also generated a growing demand among college students for nonprofit entrepreneurship educational opportunities. However, the core features of such a curriculum are not well understood. Critical...