This paper examines joint venturing, franchising, merging and profit-making ven
tures as alternative strategies for restructuring nonprofit health and human service
organizations in a time of rapid change. Current trends are discussed. Advantages
and disadvantages of each strategy are examined, along with accompanying issues
and implications.
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