While network analysis is a major methodological approach in many disciplines of the social and natural sciences, it has only recently come into focus sport researchers. This article assesses utility to analyze phenomena. We begin with an overview (SNA) related concepts. To explore research topics approaches, we conduct systematic review empirical literature SNA its application sport. Based on this review, provide six-dimensional conceptual typology applications – competition networks,...

Current marketing research on attitudinal constructs such as commitment and loyalty is characterized by conceptual confusion overlap. This study aims to improve the clarity of these terms separating constructs. It also provides a new scale for measurement team loyalty. Commitment construct that cross-sectional in nature internal individual. Alternatively, longitudinal should be regarded result interaction between negative external changes environment individual’s level commitment. The...

Research question: Building on identity theory and stakeholder theory, this study explores the concept of fan based self-perceived levels power, urgency, internal external legitimacy, examines their effects behavioural intentions.Research methods: Data were collected from professional football fans (n = 532). A confirmatory factor analysis analysed psychometric properties constructs, a subsequent structural equation model examined three intention measures.Results findings: The results...

Esports is a rapidly growing industry. However, the unidentifiable governance structure of industry has contributed to number integrity-eroding activities. By exploring esports stakeholder dynamics, this paper answers question, “Is model sustainable?” Data were sourced from documentation, focus groups (N = 3) and semi-structured interviews 6). Thematic analysis was conducted using Nvivo. The findings suggest that (1) current framework features some attributes “lead organisation-governed...

This article reports on 11 narrative-based case histories which sought to: (1) uncover the attitudes of players and athletes to drugs in sport, (2) explore contextual factors influencing formation those as informed by social ecology theory. Overall, participants viewed use banned performance-enhancing substances cheating, 'hard' non-performance-enhancing recreational or illicit unwise, legal acceptable, essential. In short, were sometimes quite libertarian, contingent upon first, legality...

Abstract In this study we explored brand community markers in the context of newly established sport teams. We examined whether managers new sports teams utilize group experience, organizational history, ritual/traditions and physical facility their branding strategies. A case approach was used; featuring both interviews with three New Zealand professional direct observations games. The findings revealed generally considered history heritage, to be important, but they failed implement apply...

The sudden rise of coronavirus in the world had various effects on sports industry Nevertheless, organizations around adopted new and different methods to manage crisis, which turn, enriched global knowledge management Also, some industries changed their products adapted structure performance according situation Experiences gained during pandemic showed that need crisis programs deal with crises future So, it’s necessary a perspective plans encounter needs problems To do this, managers must...

Research Question Resident support is critical for the successful hosting of major sport events and closely linked to event impact perceptions. This study investigated determinants a event. The key independent variables were perceived event-related personal impacts community impacts.Research Methods Residents (n = 603) two potential Commonwealth Games host cities in New Zealand asked about their Event perceptions (costs benefits) across dimensions measured. triple bottom line approach...

Network approaches in sport management are mainly guided by the logic of products, where firms produce value that is used-up consumers. This neglects collaborative nature sport. On contrary, co-creation provides a perspective actors collaborate to co-create networks. Thus, this purely conceptual research aims examine ecosystems offer holistic on interconnectedness and engagement platforms. Using concepts co-creation, platforms, network approaches, paper conceptualizes Sport Ecosystem Logic...

Highlights• Middle range theories link empirical findings and general theories.• The Sport Value Framework is a theory to explain value creation in sport.• Cluster Concept explains localised sport industries.• Clusters middle using network approach.• management research should use more holistic approaches.

Research question This paper explores the impact of climate change on major Australian sport stadia, and organizational responses. Specifically, we explore how impacts water resources used at such stadia implications for organizations managing this critical infrastructure.Research methods We adopted a qualitative case study method focusing that own and/or manage stadia. Data were collected primarily through semi-structured interviews with participants representing 12 Australia's 14 stadiums....

Abstract There is little evidence supporting the claim that mass participation sporting events (MPSE) increase population's physical activity (PA). This research aimed to identify demographic, motivational and PA profile of participants in a women-only non-elite triathlon race series. It also whether previously insufficiently active increased before event, remained elevated three months after event. Participants were surveyed (n=452) their event (n=95). The results showed predominantly...

Cultural festivals can assist local communities in showcasing cultural attributes and offer the chance to strengthen a sense of identity. The Pasifika Festival, held annually Auckland, New Zealand, is celebration city's Pacific Island communities. Drawing on audience stallholder surveys, interviews/meetings with festival organizers, this article provides multiple stakeholder perspective experience what it means those who are part it. also addresses important question how conduct robust,...

Highlights• Whilst famed for its top-down bureaucratic system, there is considerable interorganisational conflict within the Chinese sport system.• The extent and characteristics of national-provincial vary between sports.• Interorganisational provides a useful heuristic better understanding elite system.

Research question: on service innovation in sport is not theoretically aligned with theory. To address this, we conduct an empirical study utilising major theoretical approaches. We the How do nonprofit organisations engage innovation?

• We investigate consumer attitudes to ambush marketing using a representative sample of New Zealanders.• Consumer towards not influenced by industry the ambusher.• demographics.• Majority perceive as unethical, inappropriate but annoying.• The results are largely consistent with previous research.

Highlights• Sport clusters connect for-profit, non-profit, public, and governing organisations.• Interorganisational relationships tend to be formal networks informal.• Linkages develop in a circular process with four stages.• Reciprocity is the prevalent motive create or join interorganisational linkages.

Research question: This research develops deductively a conceptual framework for the detection and analysis of sport clusters.Research methods: We test this in ocean racing cluster Brittany, France. Primary data collection comprises 34 interviews 8 observations. Secondary consisted organisational information archival data. Data were analysed with NVivo.Results findings: The suggested consists location-specific factors (LSFs) that determine development sustainability 10 types organisations...

This paper studies a luxury sporting goods supply chain (LSGSC) experiencing trade disruption and market volatility. We propose flexible credit contract with minimum order quantity (MOQ) design coordination mechanism between supplier loss-averse wholesaler. extend our study to multi-tiered product setting examine the impacts of social influences loss aversion on SC decisions channel coordination. Given gloomy post-Covid-19 economic prospects in an era reglobalization, this urges associations...

ABSTRACT Power generation from inverter‐based renewable energy sources (RESs), such as solar photovoltaics (PVs), is increasing rapidly in power systems while leading to operational challenges frequency regulation. Battery storage (BESS) have attracted much attention providing control ancillary services (FCAS), they provide flexibility store and release when required. With a larger inverter size capacity, BESS can more support the grid but will incur large capital costs. Thus, it important...

Humans are not immune to cognitive biases in judgment and decision-making. However, little is known about (i.e., a departure from rationality judgements decision-making) involved athlete-team selection by coaches or specialist selectors, which can have major impact on the team's success. To provide further insight, our research explores extent coaches/selectors perceive they susceptible bias. Twelve national-level were interviewed (semi-structured) under an interpretive phenomenological...

This study uses a case of the Victorian Football League's expansion into Brisbane to examine interorganisational power between an independent federated network and those organisations seeking join federation. Data were obtained through interviews with participants in process, examination newspaper other print media articles, analysis corporate documentation. Organisations within federation are shown have advantage over potential affiliates. The extent this is directly proportional importance...