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@article{ART003143943},
author={Yoo, Sung Hee},
title={Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring},
journal={Civil Society and NGO},
issn={1599-8568},
year={2024},
volume={22},
number={2},
pages={3-48}

TY - JOUR
AU - Yoo, Sung Hee
TI - Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring
JO - Civil Society and NGO
PY - 2024
VL - 22
IS - 2
PB - The Third Sector Institute
SP - 3
EP - 48
SN - 1599-8568
AB - This study analyzes how the Korea YWCA navigated the balance between legal/institutional demands and organizational identity through its restructuring process. The Korea YWCA, with over 100 years of history, has been dedicated to promoting women's rights and social justice. However, under the pressure of legal institutionalization, the organization faced challenges in maintaining its autonomy and core identity, which led to the strategic decision to undergo restructuring. Grounded in theories of legal institutionalization in civic movement organizations and organizational change, this study employs the Grounded Theory approach for its qualitative methodology. The analysis reveals the various strategies employed by the YWCA to maintain organizational autonomy and identity while accommodating external legal pressures. The findings indicate that the Korea YWCA experienced a reduction in organizational autonomy and a dilution of its civic movement identity as a result of legal demands. Key conflict drivers included a centralized decision-making structure and intergenerational tensions within the organization. To address these issues, the YWCA implemented strategic responses such as governance restructuring, expanding youth participation, and ensuring the autonomy of regional branches. Additionally, internal education programs were introduced to help members understand the balance between legal compliance and organizational identity, thereby enhancing their capacity to proactively respond to legal requirements. Striking a balance between legal demands and organizational autonomy remains a critical task for civic movement organizations to sustain their activities in an evolving legal and social landscape.
KW - organizational restructuring;civic movement organizations;legal institutionalization;organizational identity;Grounded Theory
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Yoo, Sung Hee. (2024). Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring. Civil Society and NGO, 22(2), 3-48.

Yoo, Sung Hee. 2024, "Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring", Civil Society and NGO, vol.22, no.2 pp.3-48.

Yoo, Sung Hee "Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring" Civil Society and NGO 22.2 pp.3-48 (2024) : 3.

Yoo, Sung Hee. Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring. 2024; 22(2), 3-48.

Yoo, Sung Hee. "Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring" Civil Society and NGO 22, no.2 (2024) : 3-48.

Yoo, Sung Hee. Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring. Civil Society and NGO, 22(2), 3-48.

Yoo, Sung Hee. Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring. Civil Society and NGO. 2024; 22(2) 3-48.

Yoo, Sung Hee. Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring. 2024; 22(2), 3-48.

Yoo, Sung Hee. "Restructuring and Identity Preservation Strategies in Civic Movement Organizations: The Case of Korea YWCA Restructuring" Civil Society and NGO 22, no.2 (2024) : 3-48.