For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Organizations

Case Study Analysis of Personal and Organizational Ethics and Values between For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Organizations

The American Lung Association (ALA) is a non profit organization that promotes healthy lungs and healthy air. They offer free counseling for individuals who want to quit smoking. They advocate for clean air laws. They are involved in searching for cures for lung diseases. The ALA was founded in 1904 as a non profit organization advocating study and prevention of Tuberculosis. It took them 50 years, but “by 1954, tuberculosis was largely controlled in the U.S.” (lung.org) They changed their name to the American Lung Association in 1973. The ALA was largely responsible for monumental events such as banning smoking on airplanes, and even laws such as The Clean Air Act. ALA’s mission statement is “To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.” (lung.org) The majority of ALA is funded by donations from individuals and businesses. They also receive government grants for research. The ALAs value statement is

“The National Headquarters is committed to the responsible use of American Lung Association assets in furtherance of its mission. We are committed to adhering to high standards of ethical conduct in all of our operations. This includes a commitment to provide accurate and complete information, to exercise care and act in good faith, to comply with all laws, regulations and organizational policies, and to promote ethical behavior. The American Lung Association’s culture is built on our commitment to our mission. We acknowledge our individual responsibility to ensure the American Lung Association’s success by practicing and promoting the following values. These values reflect a shared view of how we wish to operate and be perceived by others.” (lung.org)

The problems surrounding nonprofit organizations that I am going to explore are remaining transparent, acquiring donors, and hiring the right people.

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