Critique and review of the institutional and organizational assessment model and its relevance in the performance evaluation of not-for-profit organizations

This paper critically evaluates the Institutional and Organizational Assessment (IOA) model and reviews the impact and relevance of this model for the organizational performance evaluation in not-for-profit organizations in Sri Lanka. For this purpose various alternative frameworks developed in different countries have been reviewed and the relevance of the particular model for not-for-profit organizations in different sectors has been analyzed. Organizational Motivation, External Environment and the Organizational Capacity are the three factors which together determine the Organizational performance of an Organization. Organizational Performance would be determined through the efficiency, effectiveness, relevance and financial viability. It is recommended that the internal environmental factors (Strengths, Weaknesses, opportunities and Threats) should also be considered to understand the actual performance of the organization. Though there are several other successors’ models, this model gives a clear picture and incorporates the factors in the other models.