Power and Control in An Amateur Sport Organization

Abstract

A case study was undertaken to discover the types of experiences encountered by sport organization members. Analysis focused on the ability of members to reach outcomes which motivated them to join the organization. Relationships that occurred between individuals in day-to-day interaction were examined in conjunction with relationships between groups outside of day-to-day interaction. Attention was given to how access to rules and resources, as structures simultaneously constrained and enabled individuals to reach certain objectives. Findings indicated that relationships were largely reciprocal but unbalanced. Explanations for these findings are taken from literature in organization theory and sociology.

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