scholarly journals Entrepreneurship and Resilience in Spanish Sports Clubs: A Cluster Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5142
Author(s):  
Paloma Escamilla-Fajardo ◽  
David Parra-Camacho ◽  
Juan Manuel Núñez-Pomar
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Model Adaptation ◽  
Effective Response ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Sports Clubs

Entrepreneurial orientation can be an effective response by sports clubs to manage a recession, such as the COVID-19 crisis. Therefore, its study can be fundamental to understand different ways of managing a recession. This study analyzes the entrepreneurial orientation of Spanish non-profit sports clubs to identify different groups and their profiles. The sample is composed of 145 Spanish non-profit sports clubs. Different validated scales have been used to analyze entrepreneurial orientation, business model adaptation, service quality, and economic and social performance (performance in social impact and performance in social causes). Entrepreneurial orientation is the variable used to differentiate the groups. This is made up of three dimensions: innovation, risk-taking, and proactivity. According to the results obtained, there are three groups of sports clubs according to their entrepreneurial orientation: non-entrepreneurs (n = 11), moderate entrepreneurs (n = 85), and strong entrepreneurs (n= 45). There are substantial differences between the three groups according to the adaptation of the business model, the perceived impact of COVID-19, and the returns analyzed. Strong entrepreneurs have considerably higher levels of business model adaptation, economic performance, social performance, and perceived service quality than non-entrepreneurs. Theoretical and practical implications have been drawn that can bring new information to the sports and organizational sector. For example, the diagnosis of the different profiles according to the level of entrepreneurship can be useful to propose strategies to improve performance. In this way, it can help to evaluate the return on the investment made by sponsors or governments in the organization.

scholarly journals Exploring Environmental and Entrepreneurial Antecedents of Social Performance in Spanish Sports Clubs: A Symmetric and Asymmetric Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paloma Escamilla-Fajardo ◽  
Juan Manuel Núñez-Pomar ◽  
Ana María Gómez-Tafalla
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
The Social

The social function of non-profit sports clubs is undeniable, so analyzing the factors that influence their performance is vital. The aim of this study is to understand the influence of entrepreneurial factors (entrepreneurial orientation) and environmental factors (dynamism, hostility and complexity) on social performance using a symmetrical (Hierarchical regression model) and asymmetrical (qualitative comparative analysis) approach. The social performance of this particular type of organization is of great importance in an environment where sustainability from a social point of view is increasingly on the agenda of governments, organizations and society in general. A total of 209 Spanish non-profit sports clubs were analyzed. The use of two complementary methodologies has made it possible to highlight the direct positive influence of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on performance in terms of social impact performance (SIP) and social causes performance (SCP). Similarly, complexity and dynamism have a direct influence on both types of performance, while high levels of hostility in the environment are related to low levels of social performance in both areas. The analysis of the interaction of environmental factors and sport entrepreneurship on social performance in sports clubs has not been previously addressed. Therefore, this study provides new information to elaborate on practical management implications for directors and managers of non-profit sport clubs.

scholarly journals Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sports Entrepreneurship

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8493
Author(s):  
Paloma Escamilla-Fajardo ◽  
Juan M. Núñez-Pomar ◽  
Ferran Calabuig-Moreno ◽  
Ana M. Gómez-Tafalla
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Linear Regressions ◽  
Crisis Situations

Sports entrepreneurship has been considered an important part of sports organisations when overcoming crisis situations. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of the crisis derived from COVID-19 on sports entrepreneurship and whether there are differences in the prediction of entrepreneurship on service quality in non-profit sports clubs. To this end, 145 sports clubs were analysed before and after the outbreak of the virus in society. Paired sample-t tests were carried out to determine the differences in variables studied before (Time I) and after (Time II) the COVID-19 outbreak, and correlations and hierarchical linear regressions were used to analyse the relationship between the variables studied in the two different stages. The results obtained show that risk-taking and innovation are significantly higher after the appearance of COVID-19, while proactivity has not undergone significant changes. Finally, the relationship between sports entrepreneurship and service quality is positive and significant in both stages but stronger before the crisis.

scholarly journals Reconsidering the multi-sports club business model: designing effective new strategies in the face of environmental changes

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-27
Author(s):  
Fabio Antoldi ◽  
Elisa Capelletti ◽  
Chiara Capelli
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Emerging Issues

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the importance of reconsidering the business model in the organizations, to ensure success over time. The paper lies on the analysis and development of the strategies of ten “Società” Canottieri’ – multi-sports clubs in Northern Italy. Design/methodology/approach The strategies of these clubs have been studied via detailed interviews, as well as data and document analysis. Subsequently, two workshops with the management of the clubs were carried out, to collect evidence of the challenges to their sustainability and to identify possible strategies to overcome these challenges. Findings Drawing on Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas framework and Demil et Lecocq’s approach to business model (a Penrosian approach about the on-going dimension of change as a permanent state of organization), the paper describes how recently emerging issues (external and internal changes) have challenged the traditional business model of these clubs. Finally, authors identify specific actions necessary to (re)create a new value proposition and to modify the sports clubs’ organization in the future, to assure sustainability and success. Originality/value Currently, business model analysis within contexts of (apparent) no economic value creation still remains a relatively unexplored field. The paper describes an effective methodology to implement the business model analysis into a group of independent non-profit organizations. To implement this analysis, the authors adopted the model of Business Model Canvas, but using a transformational and dynamic approach.

scholarly journals ¿Qué caminos existen hacia la calidad de servicio en clubes deportivos de baloncesto? Análisis de orientación emprendedora y nivel de competición

2019 ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Núñez-Pomar ◽  
P. Escamilla-Fajardo
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
National Competition ◽  
Levels Of Service ◽  
Interest In Research ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Orientación Emprendedora

La orientación emprendedora (compuesta por innovación, asunción de riesgos y proactividad), es entendida como la disposición para afrontar de forma ventajosa los desafíos del entorno y sus rivales, teniendo creciente interés en la investigación y relacionada generalmente con un mayor rendimiento en distintos ámbitos de la organización. El presente estudio, realizado con clubes de baloncesto españoles, analiza la relación existente entre la Orientación Emprendedora, el nivel de competición de los clubes y la calidad de servicio que prestan a sus deportistas y socios/abonados. En este trabajo, en el que se ha utilizado como metodología de análisis fsQCA se han analizado 103 clubes deportivos de baloncesto (61% de categoría nacional y 39% autonómica). Los resultados muestran diferentes caminos para lograr altos niveles de Calidad de Servicio, destacando Asunción de Riesgos y nivel de competición nacional como variables que mayor presencia tienen en las soluciones de altos niveles de Calidad de servicio.  The entrepreneurial orientation (composed of innovation, risk taking and proactivity), is understood as the willingness to face the challenges of the environment and its rivals in an advantageous way, having a growing interest in research and generally related to greater performance in different areas of the organization. This study, carried out with Spanish basketball clubs, analyses the relationship between the Entrepreneurial Orientation, the level of competition of the clubs and the quality of service they provide to their athletes and members/subscribers. In this work, in which the fsQCA analysis methodology has been used, 103 basketball sports clubs have been analysed (61% national and 39% regional). The results show different ways to achieve high levels of Service Quality, with Risk Assumption and the level of national competition standing out as the variables that have the greatest presence in solutions with high levels of Service Quality.

scholarly journals Business Model Adaptation in Spanish Sports Clubs According to the Perceived Context: Impact on the Social Cause Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3438
Author(s):  
Paloma Escamilla-Fajardo ◽  
Mario Alguacil ◽  
Fernando García-Pascual
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Sports Organizations ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Cause ◽  
Practical Implications

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an uncertain and changing context that has greatly affected the development and sustainability of all sports organizations. In this hostile context, adaptation of the business model (BMA) can be a strategic alternative for sports clubs. A change in value proposition, change in target market, and change in value delivery are some of the aspects considered in this study in relation to the social performance variable. It is well-known that sports clubs have a marked social function, therefore analyzing their social cause performance is of great importance in modern society. However, there are still few studies that have analyzed BMA in relation to this type of variable in sports clubs. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to find out what perceptions of the environment can influence the BMA, and to investigate what influence the BMA has on the social performance of this type of entity. To this end, 145 Spanish sports clubs were analyzed during a period of limitations and restrictions arising from COVID-19. The results show that there are differences in BMA according to the perceived impact of the crisis and the perception of risk. In addition, BMA predicts the social performance of sports clubs, and this study provides new information for academics and professionals. Practical implications and management proposals were developed based on the results, and conclusions drawn.

scholarly journals Effects of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Passion for Work on Performance Variables in Sports Clubs

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2920
Author(s):  
Paloma Escamilla-Fajardo ◽  
Mario Alguacil ◽  
Ana M. Gómez-Tafalla
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Sporting Performance ◽  
Passion For Work

Entrepreneurial orientation and passion for work have been widely studied due to their effects on the behaviour and attitude of management teams in the short- and long-term. However, despite the influences of these variables on the sustainability and survival of an entity, there is a gap when considering the effects of these two performance variables in sports organisations. Therefore, the main objectives of this study were to understand the influences of entrepreneurial orientation and passion for work on service quality and sporting performance. To this end, 199 Spanish non-profit sports clubs were analysed using instruments with good psychometric properties. Data analysis was carried out using two complementary methodologies: hierarchical regression models and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. The findings show that innovation and risk-taking influence performance variables and that the inclusion of passion for work significantly increases the explanatory capacity of the model. On the other hand, it was also observed that entrepreneurial orientation dimensions and passion for work are part of the combination that allows the expected result to be explored to a greater extent. Theoretical and practical implications were drawn from these findings, which can be used to improve the economic and social sustainability of sport organisations. The study also provides useful information for managers and directors of sport organisations.

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