The Influence of Stakeholder Involvement on Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in South Sudan
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2492Abstract
The impact of non-governmental organizations on people's social transformation is well acknowledged. In countries where the political system is unstable, they are more significant. The use of strategic planning is crucial to an organization's ability to successfully accomplish its goals and objectives. Stakeholder management’s primary goal is to ensure parties with an influence and interest in the affairs of an organizations are involved in making decisions, which will result in highly effective organizational management. NGOs working in South Sudan lack early warning systems, the ability to mitigate conflicts, and a wealth of information on conditions that can spark violence. This study sought to investigate the influence of stakeholder involvement on the performance of non-governmental organizations in South Sudan. Descriptive study design was used in the research to elucidate the characteristics and frequencies of the variables. Primary data was gathered from senior employees in the operations, finance, human resources, policy, and program areas using questionnaires and key performance interviews. Since the data collected was mixed in nature, both statistical and content analysis was adopted for analysis. Content analysis was used to compare and distil responses from different respondents in line with the objectives of the study. Quantitative data was presented methodically in figures and tables, in accordance with the research assumptions. A presentation outlining each visual display came first, followed by the researcher's interpretation or personal view. The findings revealed that stakeholder involvement (p =0.00) has significant influence on performance of NGOs. It was recommended that NGOs optimize stakeholder involvement in all levels of operation to establish and maintain the desired performance outcomes.
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