The quest for independence – balancing control and autonomy by identity work
A range of third-sector organizations, among them diaconal actors, contributes actively to the welfare mix in the Nordic countries. The independence of these actors is in constant tension with the fact that the organizations are dependent on resources from the surrounding society. Norms and rules influence nonprofit organizations to adopt practices that change the organization, in the direction ofA range of third-sector organizations, among them diaconal actors, contributes actively to thewelfare mix in the Nordic countries. The independence of these actors is in constant tension with thefact that the organizations are dependent on resources from the surrounding society. Norms andrules influence nonprofit organizations to adopt practices that change the organization, in thedirection of an
