Studies in the History Asociacion Chilena de Seguridad (ACHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of work-related accidents and diseases. ASF is part of the Chilean system "employees of insurance companies", known generally as "mutuales". By law, these organizations can not be entered directly or indirectly, any commercial company. In late 2003, ASF introduce seven hospitals, 27 clinics and 70 health centers throughout Chile. However, due to the effectiveness in the prevention of accidents and advances in the treatment, hospital infrastructure exceeds demand. To cope with this problem, ASF considers a possible alliance with one of its competitors. Focuses on the dilemma, and in anticipation of the sequence of president of the organization, who led for 45 years. Illustrates the delicate balance between pursuing financial goals and remaining true to the mission of the organization. "Hide
by Mladen Koljatic, Monica Silva Source: Social Enterprise Knowledge Network 23 pages. Publication Date: July 23, 2005. Prod. #: SKE067-PDF-ENG
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