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  • October 1993
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  • HBS Case Collection

United Way of America: Governance in the Nonprofit Sector (A), The United Way

By: Jay W. Lorsch
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:11
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Abstract

Discusses the management practices of William Aramony at the United Way of America (UWA). First, the case describes the United Way movement, focusing on both the local chapters and the national organization. Second, it sets forth the Washington Post reports that lead to the UWA scandal. Third, it shows how the board of governors, the local chapters, Aramony, and donors responded to the scandal.

Keywords

Corporate Governance; Nonprofit Organizations; Management Practices and Processes; Managerial Roles; Management Teams; Crisis Management; Public Administration Industry; United States

Citation

Lorsch, Jay W. "United Way of America: Governance in the Nonprofit Sector (A), The United Way." Harvard Business School Case 494-032, October 1993.

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Jay W. Lorsch

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