Hybrid Organizational Model Analysis: A Business Development Report

This report provides an analysis of the hybrid organizational model, a structure that combines aspects of both for-profit and non-profit organizations. It begins by defining the model and its relevance, particularly for non-profit entities, and then highlights its core advantages, such as aligning social missions with profit and creating a sustainable value chain. The report also addresses the disadvantages, such as the potential for conflicting goals if not properly managed. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of a well-defined plan and execution format for the successful implementation of the hybrid model. The author suggests that this model can be beneficial in the provision of social services and overall community development. References to key academic literature are also included.

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Hybrid organizational structure refers to a model of an organization that embraces some
ways of organizing the resources with the aim of achieving the set objectives. Organizations
operating under this structure incorporate the social aspect used by non-profit companies
together with the commercial element of profit-making enterprises (Boyd, et. al, 2017). So, we
can say that these a companies or businesses that are out to make profits while upholding the
public interest. On the social welfare part, the organizations can offer to do things like
volunteering, and other community social responsibility activities. When doing this the
organization is also focusing on the commercial part to ensure that they are not running in a
negative direction.
This model is most suited for non-profit organizations. The main reason being that they
are society oriented while they still want to run smoothly. So, it is the time that the managers and
leaders of the non-profit entities to embrace the hybrid model. This will make them realize their
objectives, which mainly is to reach people in the society and do it without having to think about
running short of their funding (Pinckney-Edwards, 2011). In the past, these organizations duly
depended on well-wishers and donations to run effectively. Today, it is entirely different in that
the non-profit organizations are putting up feeder programs that operate to fund them even when
the donors and well-wishers don’t fill the budget.
Advantages of Hybrid Organizations
a) Hybrid organizations tend to align social mission with profit while adding a simple value
chain. This structure and definition of activities make these businesses more sustainable
in the long run.

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b) The enterprise can achieve two goals at a time using this model. The business gets to
reach and appeal the public or the community while at the same time it is able to gain a
profit or gain operational funds for its activities.
Disadvantages of Hybrid Organizations
a) In case there are not well-defined goals and objectives, the organization is prone to
collapse or one side shadowing the other. For example, if the company fails to put well-
structured frameworks it is easy for either the social values or economic values to
overpower each other (Billis, 2012).
In conclusion, it is evident that this is an effective model for non-profit organizations provided
that they have a well-laid plan and execution format (Pinckney-Edwards, 2011). It would be
good to see more organizations adopt this model in their operations. The government has
relented in the provision of social services, and so these organizations can chip in which will
help the communities (Koppell, 2013).

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References
Billis, D. (2012). Hybrid Organizations and the Third Sector: Challenges for Practice, Theory,
and Policy. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Boyd, B., Henning, N., Reyna, E., Wang, D., Welch, M., & Hoffman, A. J. (2017). Hybrid
Organizations: New Business Models for Environmental Leadership.
Pinckney-Edwards, J. M. (2011). Hybrid Organizations: Social Enterprise & Social
Entrepreneurship, Course VI. Place of publication not identified: Lulu.com.
Koppell, J. G. S. (2013). The Politics of Quasi-Government: Hybrid Organizations and the
Dynamics of Bureaucratic Control. Cambridge: Univ. Press.