Influence in Canadian National Sport Organizations: Perceptions of Professionals and Volunteers

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Auld ◽  
Geoffrey Godbey
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Organizational Decision Making ◽  
Board Level ◽  
The Relationship

The literature suggests that the professionalization of sport has resulted in erosion of the decision-making power of volunteer administrators. However, little research has examined the extent to which volunteer and paid administrators may differ in their perceptions of influence in decision making. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of influence in organizational decisions and to determine if they were related to decision areas at the board level in Canadian National Sporting Organizations. Results indicated that influence in decision making was not perceived as reciprocal; some areas of decision making were perceived to be the domain of either the professionals or volunteers; and professionals wanted the relationship to be more equal. Implications include the consequences for volunteers as the more dependent partner in the relationship, the potential for improved organizational decision making, and the recognition that the policy development/implementation split between volunteers and professionals may be too simplistic.

The Size-Structure Relationship in Voluntary Sport Organizations

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Amis ◽  
Trevor Slack
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Organization Theory ◽  
Size Structure ◽  
Principal Factor ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Structure Relationship ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structural Arrangements

Contingency theorists have consistently identified size as a major factor influencing the structure of an organization. This study examines the size-structure relationship in a set of voluntary sport organizations (VSOs). The results of the study generally support the trends identified in the organization theory literature; they also demonstrate that VSOs have unique features that influence the effect that size has on their structural arrangements. This is most noticeable when the association, or more specifically the lack of association, between size and the structure of decision making is examined. The relationship between professionals and volunteers, and their associated struggle for control of these organizations, is identified as a principal factor contributing to this situation.

Beschäftigungsverhalten mittelständischer Unternehmen

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 208-233
Author(s):  
Albert Martin ◽  
Thorsten Jochims
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Employment Decisions ◽  
Organizational Decision Making ◽  
Empirische Untersuchung ◽  
The Relationship

Zusammenfassung Der vorliegende Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit der Entscheidung von mittelständischen Unternehmen, zusätz­liche Mitarbeiter einzustellen und mit der Frage, unter welchen Bedingungen die Ausweitung der Geschäftstätigkeit eine solche Entscheidung veranlasst. Das diesbezügliche Entscheidungsverhalten ist bislang wenig erforscht. Im Vordergrund der Untersuchung steht die Frage, wie sich in den überschaubaren und wenig formalen Verhältnissen, die typisch für mittelständische Unternehmen sind, Entscheidungsfindung und Entscheidungsumsetzung zueinander verhalten, ob sie sich überhaupt klar voneinander abheben, welche Rückkopplungsbeziehungen existieren und welcher Handlungslogik sie folgen. Als theoretische Grundlage dient ein handlungstheoretischer Ansatz, der den kollektiven Charakter der Beschäftigungsentscheidung herausstellt. Die empirische Untersuchung bedient sich der Fallstudienmethode und befasst sich mit der Rekonstruktion von Entscheidungsprozessen in elf mittelständischen Unternehmen. Abstract The present article deals with the decisions of medium-sized companies to hire additional employees and with the question under which conditions the expansion of business activities leads to such a decision. In particular, this paper discusses the relationship between making and executing employment decisions. To analyze this relationship we present a theoretical approach which accentuates the collective character of the organizational decision making process. The empirical study uses the case study method. It undertakes the reconstruction of the employment decisions in eleven companies.

scholarly journals «Ultimum ratio of the Great century»: the development of the English Royal regular army in the XVII century

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-203
Author(s):  
Dmitry O. Gordienko
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
James I ◽  
Charles I ◽  
Xvii Century ◽  
British Foreign Policy ◽  
Regular Army ◽  
The Relationship

The paper analyses the processes of a modern state development on the example of a regular army development as a basis of the national military system. The author considers the relationship between the development of foreign and domestic policy issues under the Late Tudors. The author analyzes the role of force-based decision-making of the most important issues in decision-making by the Crown under the First Stuarts. The author also analyzes the heavy legacy of the Protectorate regime in terms of the populations acceptance of the idea of a regular army existence. The difficulties encountered by the Stuart dynasty in solving this problem are shown. The problems of financing the Royal army were the main reasons why the active part of the population didnt support the existence of a regular army. The process of creating the Royal regular army is shown on the background of broad European practices of the Great century. The main vectors of British foreign policy development are shown from the continental confrontation with the United Provinces and France to the colonial coexistence with Spain and France. In addition, a conclusion is drawn about the continuity of military construction by the ruling regimes in England of the XVII century. Practices undertaken by the Tudors, James I, Charles I, Lord Protector Cromwell and the age of Restoration sovereigns are shown.

scholarly journals ATHLETES’ INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN SPORT

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (110) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Ingrida Grigaliūnaitė ◽  
Edvinas Eimontas
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Organizational Decision Making ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
Sports Organizations ◽  
Effective Organization

Background. Governance is a key component of the effective organization management (Yeh & Taylor, 2008). Therefore, more and more researchers focus on good governance issues. The Initiative – Action for Good Governance in International Sports Organizations (AGGIS) set down guidelines for good governance, incorporating democratization processes. One of the growing good governance and its democratization concerns is involvement of stakeholders, in this case – athletes. Although governance decisions usually affect athletes directly, they have relatively low decision making power (Thibault, Kihl, & Babiak, 2010). The aim of this research was to highlight and discuss the importance of athletes’ involvement in decision-making. Methods. Literature analysis was used to study athletes’ role in organizational decision making and its evolvement in recent years. Theoretical framework allowed creating a survey with a purpose to assess the current situation in national sports federations. Results and conclusions. Literature analysis revealed increasing democratization within sport organizations, which affects greater involvement of athletes in decision making. Theoretical framework allowed making recommendations for sports organizations so that they could become more athlete-centred. Although increasing democratization resulted in greater athletes’ involvement in decisions making, some issues still remain unresolved.

scholarly journals Mavericks, Visionaries, Protectors, and Sages: Toward A Typology of Cognitive Structure for Decision Making in Organizations

1970 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-125
Author(s):  
Dennis Duchon ◽  
Donde Ashmos ◽  
Maria Nathan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Maker ◽  
Cognitive Structure ◽  
Cognitive Structures ◽  
Organizational Decision Making ◽  
Systematic Relationships ◽  
The Relationship

This paper reports a study of the relationship between cognitive structure and organizational decision making. Cognitive structure, a framework that helps the decision maker organize and interpret information, has both context (conventional vs. non-conventional) and process (conclusive vs. nonconclusive) dimensions. Based upon context and process combinations, four cognitive structures are identified. Results indicate systematic relationships between cognitive structure and both the perception of a problem and the choices made. The four types can be seen as mutually supportive, each contributing special strengths to decision making in organizations.

Effect of Employee Involvement in Decision Making and Organization Productivity

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Mambula I Charles J. ◽  
Felix Francis ◽  
Clifford Tizhe Oaya Zirra
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Employee Involvement ◽  
Free Flow ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Organizational Decision Making ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Free Flow Of Information ◽  
Flow Of Information ◽  
Creativity And Innovation ◽  
The Relationship

The study is to examine the relationship between involvements in decision making and organization productivity. Employee involvement decision making (EIDM) is the extent in which employers allow its employees to involve in organizational decision making. The study was designed to investigate Deposit Money Bank in Yola (Access Bank). The focus of the study was to find out how involvements in decision making were handled in the organization. The simple and purposive sampling techniques were used to obtain a sample of 50 respondents for study, the questionnaire consisting of 20 questions on the various employee involvements in decision making in an organization and the data collected were analysed using tables and percentages. Finding from the study indicated that employee involvement in decision making is an effective tool to enhance productivity. The research revealed that allowing all employees to involve in decision making is the best and help increases commitment of workers as well as promoting creativity and innovation in the organization. The paper recommended that employees should be involved in decision making of an organization because it makes the workers feel part as owner of the organization; the relationship between managers and employee should be encouraged to enhance consultation and free flow of information in an organization.

THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ORGANISATIONAL DECISION MAKING, COMMITMENT AND PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA

2012 ◽  
Vol 01 (11) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Udegbe, Scholastica Ebarefimia ◽  
Udegbe, Maurice Inedegbor ◽  
Ogundipe Kehinde Ahmed ◽  
Akintola Omobola Ganiyat ◽  
Kareem, Rashdidat
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Organizational Decision Making ◽  
Business Outcomes ◽  
Market Driven ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

This study explored the moderating role of organizational decision-making and sense of commitment, on business outcomes of multinational corporations (MNCs) in Nigeria. Extant literature suggests that the relationship between specific organizational decision making and business outcomes should vary across different environments. Proponents of the decision-making perspective have posited that decisions must be well co-ordinate, and executed with a sense of commitment for a company to be market-driven or customer-oriented. Specifically, it is anticipated that the relationship between organizational decision-making and business outcomes are likely to be greater when the organization is market-driven or customer-oriented. Therefore, the intensification of research on this has led to the current survey study to examine the relationship among organizational decision making, sense of commitment and performance. The study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained with the aid of questionnaire, while the secondary data were obtained from literature. 7 copies of the questionnaire were administered in each of the MNCs that served as sample. The respondents were selected based on convenience sampling method. The selected 100 MNCs were stratified into categories of services, manufacturing and others. Out of the total sample of 700, a total of 600 useable questionnaires were returned representing a response rate of 86%.The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t – test analysis. The research instrument showed high reliability and validity. Two hypotheses were developed and tested. Two major findings resulted from the study. The first is that there is a positive relationship between market-driven or customer-oriented organizational decision-making and business outcomes. The second is that there is a significant relationship between organizational sense of commitment and performance.

The Relationship Between Hearing Loss Self-Management and Hearing Aid Benefit and Satisfaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Convery ◽  
Gitte Keidser ◽  
Louise Hickson ◽  
Carly Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Hearing Aid Benefit ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Hearing loss self-management refers to the knowledge and skills people use to manage the effects of hearing loss on all aspects of their daily lives. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-reported hearing loss self-management and hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. Method Thirty-seven adults with hearing loss, all of whom were current users of bilateral hearing aids, participated in this observational study. The participants completed self-report inventories probing their hearing loss self-management and hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. Correlation analysis was used to investigate the relationship between individual domains of hearing loss self-management and hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. Results Participants who reported better self-management of the effects of their hearing loss on their emotional well-being and social participation were more likely to report less aided listening difficulty in noisy and reverberant environments and greater satisfaction with the effect of their hearing aids on their self-image. Participants who reported better self-management in the areas of adhering to treatment, participating in shared decision making, accessing services and resources, attending appointments, and monitoring for changes in their hearing and functional status were more likely to report greater satisfaction with the sound quality and performance of their hearing aids. Conclusion Study findings highlight the potential for using information about a patient's hearing loss self-management in different domains as part of clinical decision making and management planning.

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