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Feb 2024
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Ep39 “Why Does the Non-Profit Model Work...

The Lauder Institute
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Without a residual claimant, who sets the agenda of a non-profit organization like a university?   Who makes sure that the organization follows that agenda rather than serving the interests of the administrators running the organization? Who are the stakeholders in a non-profit organization, and how does the organization prioritize their competing interests. ... Show More
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