The social capital structure of a small-scale sport event: configuration, evolution, and legacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Hagen Wäsche
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-70
Author(s):  
Jordan K. Lofthouse ◽  
Virgil Henry Storr

AbstractIn multilevel marketing companies (MLMs), member-distributors earn income from selling products and recruiting new members. Successful MLMs require a social capital structure where members can access and mobilize both strong and weak social ties. Utah has a disproportionate share of MLM companies located in the state and a disproportionate number of MLM participants. We argue that Utah's dominant religious institutions have led to the emergence of a social capital structure, making MLMs particularly viable. Utah is the most religiously homogeneous state; roughly half its population identifies as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The LDS Church's institutions foster a social capital structure where (almost all) members have access to and can leverage social capital in all its forms. LDS institutions encourage members to make meaningful social connections characterized by trust and reciprocity with other church members in local neighborhoods and across the world.


Author(s):  
Bagus Haryono

AbstractThis aims of this research is to explore the Social Capital, the level of understanding of citizens about Disaster Mitigation in their area and readiness in dealing with it. This research is designed to apply qualitative strategies which are explorative, descriptive and explanative. Data collected by observation, literature study, interview or experiment. It is interesting to note that residents have often watched coverage of various disasters that occur in Indonesia through television, even understanding the great potential of disasters in their region. But based on their low level of Social Capital, it turns out they still lack adequate understanding of Disaster Mitigation in their region. Based on this data, it can be assumed that they only have a low level of preparedness in dealing with it, if a disaster does occur, they will become victims of such a large impact. Even in the event of a small-scale catastrophic event, it turns out that their understanding of Disaster Mitigation is still lacking, starting from the level of disasters, causes, anticipations, or even the consequences that will result. Therefore, a literature study is needed, strengthening a comprehensive understanding of Disaster Mitigation, raising critical awareness, and needing actions that directly involve citizens are urgently needed. The research output is designed in the form of national or international proceedings; national or international speaker certificate; with scale achievements following the stages: literature study, discovery of basic principles that have been formulated, experiments, towards a scientifically feasible model.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi Modal Sosial, tingkat pemahaman warga tentang Mitigasi Bencana di wilayahnya dan kesiapan dalam menghadapinya. Penelitian ini dirancang menerapkan strategi kualitatif yang berjenis eksploratif, deskriptif, dan eksplanatif. Data dikumpulkan dengan observasi, studi pustaka, wawancara atau eksperimen. Menarik untuk diteliti bahwa warga telah sering menonton liputan tentang berbagai bencana yang terjadi di Indonesia melalui tayangan televisi, bahkan memahami potensi besar bencana di wilayahnya. Namun dengan Modal Sosial yang dimilikinya, ternyata mereka masih kurang memiliki pemahaman yang memadai tentang Mitigasi Bencana di wilayahnya. Berdasarkan gambaran tersebut dapat diduga mereka hanya memiliki tingkat kesiapan yang rendah dalam menghadapinya, apabila bencana benar-benar terjadi, mereka akan menjadi korban terdampak yang begitu besar. Bahkan pada saat terjadi kejadian bencana yang berskala kecil sekalipun, ternyata masih kurang pemahaman mereka mengenai Mitigasi Bencana yang jelas mulai dari tataran perihal bencana, faktor penyebab, antisipasi, atau bahkan akibat yang akan ditimbulkannya. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan studi pustaka, penguatan pemahaman Mitigasi Bencana yang komprehensif, peningkatan kesadaran kritis, serta perlu langkah aksi yang langsung melibatkan warga sangat diperlukan. Luaran penelitian ini dirancangkan berupa publikasi prosiding nasional atau internasional; sertifikat pemakalah nasional atau internasional; dengan capaian skala mengikuti tahapan: studi pustaka, penemuan prinsip dasar yang telah diformulasikan, eksperimen, menuju model yang layak secara ilmiah.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Fitriana Rahmawati ◽  
Ainur Rofiq ◽  
Risna Wijayanti

This study aims to contribute to the social capital theory. This goal is achieved through determine the relationship between social capital and firm performance. It is carried out because SME's have limited access to resources. SME's need other alternatives to sustain their business. Small entrepreneurs feel the need to focus more on their internal resources. The development of the theory of social capital is important. In contrast to most previous studies, this research uses qualitative study research methods. To obtain the data, in-depth interviews with key informants were conducted. The finding shows that social capital consists of reciprocity, trust, network, and norms. This study also provides evidence that social capital plays a pivotal role in SME performance. Small entrepreneurs get various benefits after joining the group. In addition, social capital can help empower ordinary housewives to become small-scale entrepreneurs. In conclusion, strong social capital can improve business performance, thereby encouraging the economy to grow. The results of this research can be used as consideration for business entities to strengthen their business performance. More than that, this research is also used as a guide in determining strategic SME development policies for government. This research also contributes to the development of strategic management theory.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-266
Author(s):  
Fiona Eva Bakas ◽  
Nancy Duxbury ◽  
Paula Cristina Remoaldo ◽  
Olga Matos

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address the gaps in research on strategic planning for the social impacts of small-scale events in rural areas and small cities. This is achieved by investigating the social utility inferred by small-scale art festivals with a creative tourism element in terms of increasing social capital and positive social change, from an event stakeholder perspective.Design/methodology/approachThe identified gap in knowledge is addressed by using interviews and fieldnotes from participant observation to co-create meaning with the organizers of four small-scale art festivals in small cities and rural areas in Portugal. Theoretical frameworks relating to creative tourism development and social capital creation are used to analyze the social utility of small-scale art festivals.FindingsCreative tourism activities are integrated within small-scale art festivals in small cities and rural areas in various ways, mainly through art-related workshops. Significant empirical data give insight into how small-scale art festivals create social value by increasing the host community’s pride and reinforcing the social fabric of the festival’s local and “portable” community, in part through these creative tourism activities.Research limitations/implicationsOne of the limitations of this study is that it focuses on the perspectives and insights of the festival organizers. An analysis of the festival participants’ views, local community stakeholder analysis and community impact analyses would offer further insights into how the creative tourism experiences and other moments of shared meaning generation within small-scale art festivals influence the creation of social utility.Originality/valueThis paper offers insights into how creative tourism activities are being integrated into small-scale art festivals in small cities and rural contexts, and how these activities foster social connections among festival participants and with the local community. This addresses significant gaps in the literature on strategic planning for the social impacts of events, particularly in the context of small-scale events in rural areas/small cities, and the strategic value of including creative tourism activities within small-scale festivals.


2012 ◽  
pp. 74-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Stavinskaya ◽  
E. Nikishina

The opportunities of the competitive advantages use of the social and cultural capital for pro-modernization institutional reforms in Kazakhstan are considered in the article. Based on a number of sociological surveys national-specific features of the cultural capital are marked, which can encourage the country's social and economic development: bonding social capital, propensity for taking executive positions (not ordinary), mobility and adaptability (characteristic for nomad cultures), high value of education. The analysis shows the resources of the productive use of these socio-cultural features.


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