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Developing strategic capacity in Olympic sport organisations

Developing strategic capacity in Olympic sport organisations Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to set out research that aimed to understand how the internal capabilities of Olympic sport organisations can be addressed. Design/methodology/approach – The research was carried out by a mixed‐method, multi phase approach, using senior sport administrators in the Pacific region. Findings – The research developed a tool for analysing the “readiness” of sport organisations to deliver programmes and services. Research limitations/implications – This research has developed a framework for the internal diagnosis of organisations. Practical implications – Managers can use the tool to inform their strategic planning. Originality/value – The paper presents a new and unique tool for assessing organisational capacity. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Sport Business and Management An International Journal Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
2042-678X
DOI
10.1108/20426781111162648
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to set out research that aimed to understand how the internal capabilities of Olympic sport organisations can be addressed. Design/methodology/approach – The research was carried out by a mixed‐method, multi phase approach, using senior sport administrators in the Pacific region. Findings – The research developed a tool for analysing the “readiness” of sport organisations to deliver programmes and services. Research limitations/implications – This research has developed a framework for the internal diagnosis of organisations. Practical implications – Managers can use the tool to inform their strategic planning. Originality/value – The paper presents a new and unique tool for assessing organisational capacity.

Journal

Sport Business and Management An International JournalEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 11, 2011

Keywords: Capacity building; Gap analysis; Olympic sport organizations; Planning; Olympic Games; Pacific Region

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