Against the Odds: The Running Societys Presentments on Commercialism in College Street Committees and Phoenix Associates

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Rudi Anthony

Abstract

This study examined the perspectives of members of a running society on the impact of commercialism in the activities of college street committees and Phoenix Associates. Through a qualitative research design, data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with members of the running society. The findings showed that the running society members perceive commercialism as having both positive and negative effects on the activities of college street committees and Phoenix Associates. While the society members recognize the importance of commercialism in funding these organizations, they also express concerns that the focus on profit-making may compromise the integrity and mission of these groups. The study also revealed that the running society has developed strategies to mitigate the negative effects of commercialism on their participation in these organizations. These strategies include increasing their involvement in decision-making, advocating for transparency and accountability, and actively promoting the values of the running society within the activities of these organizations. The study contributes to the literature on the impact of commercialization on nonprofit organizations and highlights the importance of incorporating the perspectives of stakeholders in understanding the complex dynamics of commercialism in these contexts.

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Rudi Anthony "Against the Odds: The Running Societys Presentments on Commercialism in College Street Committees and Phoenix Associates". IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2022.

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Date of Release: 2022
Author(s): Rudi Anthony.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
Page(s): 9
Product Type: Conference/Journal Publications