The HNI goal is to provide a reliable instrument for measuring human need in near real time, and for tracking trends in need over time (salvationarmyusa.org/usn/news/human_needs_index, n.d.). It ana-lyzes seven indicator variables identifying the kinds of assistance that is typically most needed, which are: meals, groceries, housing, clothing, furniture, medical bills, energy bills. The HNI is felt in many different aspects, from regional influences, economic effects, and, the effects of natural disasters (salvationarmyusa.org/usn/news/human_needs_index, n.d.). By analyzing the data and determining the most often requested services, funds can be more effectively utilized and also the community is able to be assisted in the manner which is most
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207). We have previously mentioned how the Salavtion Army has recognized there is a whole other demographic that it can use to spread its message and be-come members. More young people will need to be recruited in order to take the Army’s message into the future and continue to provide the level of service that is needed in communities around the globe. It is also important to work with local politicians so that they are not forgotten about when budgeting for resources are voted upon. It may be a good idea to have some of its members educat-ed in governmental policy and its budget process? As it was put in the same article, “budgets are what people and governments choose to make of them” (Caiden, 2010). Involvement of staff in the administrative process strengthens the organization and enhances commitment (Schmidt, 2002). If the Army will continue to evolvement and move into the next century, it will need to rethink its top-down mentality of governance. Schmidt’s article mentioned as much by stating centralization of au-thority in volunteer organizations has negative effects on their effectiveness (Schmidt,
207). We have previously mentioned how the Salavtion Army has recognized there is a whole other demographic that it can use to spread its message and be-come members. More young people will need to be recruited in order to take the Army’s message into the future and continue to provide the level of service that is needed in communities around the globe. It is also important to work with local politicians so that they are not forgotten about when budgeting for resources are voted upon. It may be a good idea to have some of its members educat-ed in governmental policy and its budget process? As it was put in the same article, “budgets are what people and governments choose to make of them” (Caiden, 2010). Involvement of staff in the administrative process strengthens the organization and enhances commitment (Schmidt, 2002). If the Army will continue to evolvement and move into the next century, it will need to rethink its top-down mentality of governance. Schmidt’s article mentioned as much by stating centralization of au-thority in volunteer organizations has negative effects on their effectiveness (Schmidt,