Educational leaders and the community have depended on the Ministry of Education in the Bahamas for educational funding. According to Bethel (2008), the government organization addressed the issue of special education and concluded that an inclusion model was required to meet the educational needs of all students. This qualitative case study examined, explored and explained the reasons why for profit business leaders formed the alliance in support of providing funding and resources through a collaborative educational alliance with the Bahamas Wisdom Academy and Development Center in Nassau Bahamas. The Corporate Social Responsibility Model presented a holistic approach to funding education that interconnected education, community, and leadership. The partnership program had positive effects on diminishing the negative factors that labels the special needs students.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Significance of the Study to Leadership
Nature of the Study
Research Questions
Theoretical Framework
Definition of Terms
Assumptions
Scope and Limitations
Delimitations
Summary
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Title Searches, Articles, Research Documents, and Journals Researched
Historical Overview and Current Discoveries
Corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Disparity
The Education Act of 1962 and 1972
Growth of nonprofit alliances
Funding of education
Leadership and management
United States educational advancements
Summary
Conclusion
CHAPTER 3: Research Methodology
Research Design
Case Study
Appropriateness of the Qualitative Research
Instrumentation
Validity
Pilot Study
Population
Rationale
Feasibility
Data Collection
Use of Research Tools
The Interview Process
Interview questions
Internal and External Validity
Data Coding and Analysis
Summary
CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
Researcher time log
Data Collection Procedures
Study location
Pilot study
Data collection time
Transcription of data
Data coding and analysis procedures
Demographics
Profiles of Participants
Summary
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations
Conclusion
Analysis of Research Questions
Analysis of Theoretical Framework
Recommendations
Future Research
Research Objectives and Topics
This study aims to explore why for-profit business leaders in Nassau, Bahamas, form collaborative alliances with the Bahamas Wisdom Academy and Development Center (BWA), a nonprofit school for special needs children, and how these partnerships function to provide necessary funding and resources.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a holistic funding model
- Collaborative strategic alliances between for-profit and nonprofit entities
- Educational disparities for students with special needs in the Bahamas
- Management strategies for sustainable nonprofit funding
- The role of leadership in fostering educational reform
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Background of the Problem
Education in the Bahamas is free and compulsory for children between the ages of five to 14. The earlier years of the Bahamian educational system was under the control of religious groups and private individuals. Religious groups like the Methodist missionaries were pioneers of Bahamian public education and founded the educational establishment under the British system. The Methodist missionaries’ main purpose was to propagate the gospel. By 1945, the progression of education in the Bahamas linked to the economy, the characterization of poorly equipped teachers, and the non-existence of a system for upgrading teaching skills (Bethel, 2008; Romer, 2004; & Stubbs, 2009). According to Swaffield and Dudley (2003), the British educational system has various limitations and potential for students’ achievement and performance. For this reason, implications for changes in policies on education that lack the reliability and validity of literacy data assessment are crucial.
The Bahamian government achieved internal self-government in 1964. In 1967, the government implemented a paradigm shift providing educational services to the nation’s students. The Education Act of 1962 and 1972 was the first attempt to offer specific services for children with special needs (Stubbs, 2009). The government commitment to review the needs of special education for students with disabilities was delineated in the Education Act of 1996, which pledged programs of assistance and training (Bethel, 2008, Kuhn, 1996 and Stubbs, 2009).
Summary of Chapters
Chapter 1: This chapter provides an introduction to the research, defining the problem of inadequate funding for special needs education in the Bahamas and establishing the study's purpose, research questions, and theoretical foundation.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: The review examines historical and current literature regarding educational reform, CSR, and collaborative alliances, highlighting the gap in resources for students with special educational needs.
CHAPTER 3: Research Methodology: This chapter outlines the qualitative case study design, detailing the interview process, participant selection criteria, and the use of NVivo software for data analysis.
CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA: The analysis presents findings from interviews with 21 participants, covering demographics, emerging themes regarding motivations, and the impact of business alliances on the school.
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations: This concluding chapter synthesizes the research findings, analyzes the theoretical framework, offers recommendations for sustainable funding models, and suggests directions for future research.
Keywords
Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Strategic Alliances, Bahamas Wisdom Academy, Special Education, Nonprofit Organizations, For-profit Businesses, Qualitative Case Study, Educational Funding, Organizational Leadership, Inclusive Education, Stakeholder Theory, Business Ethics, Student Achievement, Collaborative Alliances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research examines the collaborative alliances between for-profit businesses and the Bahamas Wisdom Academy and Development Center (BWA), a nonprofit school, to identify how these partnerships provide funding for students with special needs.
What are the central themes of the work?
The central themes include the application of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in education, the historical context of the Bahamian education system, leadership management strategies, and the motivation behind for-profit support for nonprofits.
What is the main research question?
The study asks how for-profit organizations and nonprofit educational programs form alliances to attain their individual mission and organizational goals while improving quality educational opportunities.
Which methodology is employed in this study?
A qualitative case study design is used, involving in-depth, open-ended interviews with 21 business leaders, supporters, and the school principal.
What is discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the literature review on special education in the Bahamas, the research methodology, data presentation from participant interviews, and an analysis of how CSR strategies can create sustainable funding.
How would you characterize this research using keywords?
Key terms include Corporate Social Responsibility, strategic alliances, special education, Bahamas Wisdom Academy, and qualitative case study.
Why did the author specifically choose to focus on the Bahamas Wisdom Academy?
The BWA was chosen as a prime example of a nonprofit community school that successfully established alliances with the private sector to bridge the gap left by government funding limitations.
What role does the "scholar-practitioner" model play in this research?
The model helps frame the leadership of the participants, emphasizing that leaders must act as strategists, relationship builders, and results-driven individuals to ensure implementation and accountability in school alliances.
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- Samuel Taylor (Autor:in), 2011, Collaborative Business Alliances with a Nonprofit School in the Bahamas, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/179187
