Meaning of zombie organization | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A poorly-run, moribund, or outdated organization, especially one that cannot accomplish any meaningful goals.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see zombie, organization.; an organization of or about zombies.

Examples

“Actually, only sixteen of them were visibly operating, and if that fact got out, susceptible Generous Givers might think⟳ the DDD was a zombie organization, and quit⟳ giving.”

“But now these zombie organizations — and you likely work⟳ in one — operate⟳ in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world.”

“The WTO will not dissolve in a series of spectacular events, dramatic conflicts and withdrawals. Instead, it will slowly die⟳ out, or turn⟳ into a "zombie” organization.”

“Instead, the university is a husk, an empty vessel, a zombie organization.”

“Even if there are low fundraising and administrative costs in a philanthropic venture, imagine⟳ what happens if the project never gets off the ground, closes down quickly, or exists in a zombie state (a zombie organization is one that is still registered and maintains its NGO status but does not function in any meaningful way) and never results in the long-term surfing lessons to underprivileged children.”

“Scholars argue⟳ that if an "institution's secretariat does not attract⟳ talented staff, it is more likely to die⟳" or become⟳ a "zombie organization."”

“Within a few short years, RCAP had become⟳ a shell of itself, a zombie organization feasting on small federal and private funds to hold⟳ off death.”

“The question⟳ as to what drives zombie organization has been fiercely debated.”

“Zombie organizations are notorious for launching and dying at lightning pace. But unlike zombies, dead zombie organizations don't rise⟳ again.”

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