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A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IS DEVELOPED WHICH REVEALS THE DUAL AND OFTEN CONTRADICTORY NATURE OF THE AMERICAN VALUE SYSTEM. THIS FRAMEWORK SETS FORTH THE INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF FUNDAMENTAL VALUE-LADEN ISSUES SUCH AS ADEQUACY/EQUITY, WORK/LEISURE, AND RELIGIOUS/SECULAR.

""Tropman synthesizes a broad range of classical organizational theory, contemporary research, and management experience to provide readers of Management and Leadership in Community Benefit Organizations an overview of the structure, culture, and function of organizations; the relationship between leadership and management in organizations; and the unique experience of manager/leaders who serve in the community-benefit sector. Drawing on the literature of high-performing organizations, Tropman leads readers through phases of leadership/management; explores efficient and effective leadership and management at each level; and offers a clear approach to developing competence regardless of position in the organization. He concludes with a thought-provoking section on helping organizations and managers/leaders maintain their edge and to adroitly navigate transition and change. Management, leadership, organization, community benefit organization, competence, non-profit, governance, high-performing organizations, high-quality decisions, change management. ""--