scholarly journals Assessing the Pro-environmental Behaviour Associated with Small-scale Sport Tourism Events

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10(6)) ◽  
pp. 1811-1827
Author(s):  
Ayanda Mchunu ◽  
Siyabulela Nyikana ◽  
Tembi Maloney Tichaawa
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
Sport Events

This study examined the pro-environmental behaviour that is associated with small-scale sporting events in the context of South Africa. To achieve this aim, the study employed a mixed-method research strategy, wherein face-to-face questionnaire surveys (n=316) were conducted with small-scale sporting event attendees. These were complemented by in-depth, semi-structured interviews with key informants who are involved in the organisation and management of such events (n=9). The key findings indicated that small-scale sport event attendees are environmentally conscious and practice pro-environmental behaviour at small-scale sport events to a large extent. However, the study observed certain nuances relating to behavioural differences at different events, with regards to environmental management. Moreover, there seemed to be a misalignment of environmental management from the event organisers and environmental behaviour by the attendees of small-scale sporting events, especially when looking into intended future behaviour at the events. The study advocates for a more comprehensive planning and management approach for small-scale events, particularly from the viewpoint of the organisers in order to promote responsible behaviour by attendees of the events going forward.

scholarly journals GESTÃO AMBIENTAL EMPRESARIAL: ESTUDO DE CASOS EM EMPRESAS LÍDERES DOS SETORES SUPERMERCADISTA E DE REFRIGERANTESDOI: 10.5773/rgsa.v4i2.267

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Ricardo Luciano de Oliveira ◽  
André Gustavo Carvalho Machado
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sustainable Products ◽  
Management Indicators ◽  
Two Phases

O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar como está sendo desenvolvida a gestão ambiental nas subsidiárias de duas empresas líderes mundiais em seus respectivos setores: supermercadista e fabricação de refrigerantes. Neste sentido, a estratégia de pesquisa adotada foi de estudos de caso. Entrevistas semi-estruturadas foram adotadas como principal técnica de coleta de dados, as quais foram usadas conjuntamente com outras fontes de informações no processo de triangulação. A análise dos dados foi realizada em duas etapas: análise individual dos casos e análise cruzada dos casos. Como resultado, percebeu-se que a gestão ambiental em ambas as empresas caracteriza-se, principalmente, pela valorização da imagem da organização e busca pelo baixo custo operacional. Parece haver uma tendência no sentido de educar ambientalmente seus clientes. Embora utilizando ferramentas ambientais distintas, as unidades estudadas têm em comum a busca pela conscientização dos seus funcionários e clientes, o tratamento de resíduos e a eficiência energética. Os principais indicadores de desempenho monitorados pela empresa representante do setor supermercadista dizem respeito a recursos energéticos, geração e recuperação do lixo e o desenvolvimento de produtos sustentáveis. A empresa do setor de refrigerantes, por sua vez, prioriza o consumo de água, energia, geração e recuperação de resíduos. Ambas as empresas utilizam relatórios de responsabilidade socioambiental para divulgar suas ações e seus índices corporativos. Palavras-chave: Gestão Ambiental; Indicadores de Desempenho; Práticas Ambientais. Abstract The purpose of this article has been to analyze how the environmental management in the subsidiaries of two world-leading companies in their own sectors (supermarkets and soft drinks) is being developed. In that sense, the research strategy chosen was case study. Semi-structured interviews were adopted as the main data gathering technique, and they were used alongside with other sources of information in the triangulation process. The data analysis was undertaken in two phases: individual analysis of the cases and crossed analysis of the cases. As a result, it was noticed that the environmental management in both companies is characterized mainly by the enhancement of the company’s image and the strive for low operational costs. It seems to exist a trend towards the environmental education of their clients. Although utilizing different environmental tools, the units under consideration have in common the pursuit for raising awareness amongst their employees and clients, waste treatment and energy efficiency. The main indicators of performance monitored by the supermarket sector company concern energy resources, generation and recuperation of waste and the development of sustainable products. The soft drinks sector company, on its hand, prioritizes water consumption, energy, generation and recuperation of waste. Both companies make use of socio-environmental responsibility reports to make public their actions and corporate indexes. Keywords: Environmental Management; Indicators of Performance; Environmental Practices.

scholarly journals Assessment Practices of Preparatory Year English Program (PYEP): Investigating Student Advancement through Third and Fourth Levels

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Rana Obaid
Keyword(s):  
Small Scale ◽  
Grading Practices ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sufficient Power ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
Level Institution ◽  
English Program

<p>This small-scale mixed method research focuses on investigating the way Preparatory Year English Program (PYEP) female students in a Saudi tertiary level institution context are assessed and how they are advanced from level three (Pre-intermediate) and level four (Intermediate). A four-point agreement scale survey was conducted with fifteen English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in the PYEP to critically investigate the issue from their own perspective. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight EFL students studying in PYEP in the third and fourth levels. The analysis of the data indicated that teachers were lenient in grading students. They tend to adjust grading practices to the benefit of the students, so students were allowed to pass and progress to the next level up. Additionally, the interviewed students argued that teachers could help them by granting them up to five grace marks to pass their exams. The study also showed that teachers possessed sufficient power in assigning grades following assessment. They used this power to the advantage of their students to make them advance to the following level. The study concludes with suggestions and recommendations for further research.</p>

Putting Heads in Beds: A Small Sport Event Seeks the Right Analysis to Appeal to CVBs

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
B. David Tyler ◽  
Steve C. Morse ◽  
Ryan K. Cook
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Sport Event ◽  
Daily Rate ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
The Right

Small-scale sporting events play an important role in bringing tourists to destinations. In this case, students take the role of the fictional national events director for EVP Beach Volleyball as he analyzes hotel data from three destinations to determine which locale would most benefit from EVP’s participants and fans. The primary goal is for students to learn to conduct basic analysis on a large, real dataset using Microsoft Excel. A second goal is to introduce students to the key performance indicators of the hotel industry: Occupancy Rate, Average Daily Rate (ADR), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). These metrics are central to hoteliers’ daily operations and familiarity with them will help students speak that language when interacting with people in the field. Thirdly, the case introduces key concepts surrounding the economic impact of sport events, particularly relating to the value of visitor spending.

Call of duty: an exploration of the factors influencing NHS professionals to report adult protection concerns

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Fennell
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reporting Decisions ◽  
Adult Protection ◽  
Adult Support

Purpose – The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 places a duty on Councils to investigate the circumstances of adults who, because of a disability, health condition or illness are unable to safeguard themselves from harm. Public partner agencies, including the NHS have a statutory obligation to bring to the attention of the Council those individuals who may be at risk of harm. Health professionals cooperate with adult protection investigations and participate in the development of adult support and protection plans, yet do not appear to be initiating adult protection referrals with the Council. Low reporting by health has also been recognised as a national issue. The purpose of this paper is to explore what promotes and what prohibits the identification and reporting of situations of abuse within the Scottish Legislative Framework. Understanding the decision-making processes of prospective reporters would potentially allow the barriers to be reduced and the supports to be strengthened. Design/methodology/approach – The research strategy is based on a literature review, a web-based survey and semi-structured interviews with health professionals within community learning and community mental health teams. Findings – The findings point to a number of inter-related factors which impinge upon the professional’s confidence to initiate adult protection referrals. Workers must first recognise harm as conduct which needs to be reported and addressed. They need to be familiar with referral procedures and be assured that their concerns will be dealt with appropriately. Health professionals are more likely to report if they are based in an environment which supports honest and open discussion regarding harm, without over-concern about agency reputation or resources. Access to multi-disciplinary consultation and support, particularly in relation to more ambiguous protection situations, was viewed as fundamental to reporting. Originality/value – This small scale study adds to a developing bank of literature providing a Scottish perspective on protecting adults. It offers some insight into reporting decisions from the viewpoint of community health professionals.

scholarly journals Building Sustainable Rural Communities through Indigenous Social Enterprises: A Humanistic Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9643
Author(s):  
Mario Vázquez-Maguirre
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Humanistic Management ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs

This article follows a humanistic management approach to analyze how indigenous social enterprises contribute to building sustainable rural communities. To this end, I first explore the process of how these entities were formed and developed the necessary capabilities to generate such outcomes. Then, I examine the strategies indigenous social enterprises create to engage in value creation activities with the community and their main outcomes. Such outcomes are finally classified by the problems they addressed according to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), since one of the gaps in the literature indicates a lack of studies that relate specific SDGs with the outcomes of social enterprises in developing countries. This article follows a qualitative approach, a case study research strategy, and uses semi-structured interviews as the main data collection instrument. Evidence from four cases of indigenous social enterprises in Latin America suggests that these entities originate as a result of a major crisis that affects the dignity of the individuals and compromises the socio-economic dynamics of the communities. Second, local leadership urges a response that takes the form of a social enterprise that follows local principles and governance and pursues dignity protection, sustainability, and cultural reaffirmation. As a result, the communities have increased their levels of well-being and sustainability, linked to SDGs such as good health, decent work, reduced inequalities, public infrastructure, sustainable communities, and partnerships for the goals. This article also sheds light on how a humanistic management approach can contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics of social enterprises, as these humanistic principles and practices seem to be naturally promoted by social entrepreneurs.

Small-Scale Sports Event Sponsorship

2020 ◽  
pp. 192-216
Author(s):  
Chris Α. Vassiliadis ◽  
Iason George Skoulas ◽  
Sofia K. Gkarane
Keyword(s):  
Management Plan ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Exchange System ◽  
Sport Event ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Sporting Event ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
Event Based

The readers of this chapter are expected to understand, through the description of the basic sponsorship operation procedures, the importance of supporting sport event-based business operations. To this end, following a brief introduction including a description of the international situation in the sports sponsorship market, as well as the necessary concepts, types of sponsorships, and developments, the structure of the book chapter focuses on the key elements of the content of a sponsorship management plan for small-scale sporting events. Also important is the contribution of this chapter by presenting, at the end, three small-scale sport events in clarifying how sponsors of a sporting event can be attracted and how the sponsorship exchange system can be more effective.

Participant’s preferences for small-scale sporting events

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anestis Fotiadis ◽  
Chris Vassiliadis ◽  
Shang-Pao Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pooled Data ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Alternative Scenarios ◽  
Sport Events

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate sports participants’ choice behaviour and draw useful conclusions about the ideal features of small-scale sporting events that maximize attractiveness and desirability among potential competitors to attend and compete. Design/methodology/approach – Conjoint analysis was used to determine how participants value different elements and features of two small-scale cycling events, one in Taiwan and the other in Greece. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 195 cyclists during the event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and to 169 competitors of a similar competition in Sfendami, Greece. It consisted of two basic parts. The first presented 19 alternative scenarios that have been associated with such sporting events while the second assessed the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of participant’s in order to provide an average profile of the participants in each location. The conjoint data collected was analysed using the SPSS “Conjoint Module” at the aggregate level (i.e. pooled data). Findings – Based on the preferences of these amateur cyclists the most important factors for Taiwanese events are “preferred season to organizing the event”, “registration cost”, and “preferred time period”, while those participating in the Greek event emphasized “registration cost” and “scenery”. Overall, the analysis highlights five differences and five similarities that exist between these two countries. Research limitations/implications – The study is small-scale and although sample sizes are sufficient to be representative of the participants in each event there are limitations in generalizing these results to larger sports meetings and other countries. Practical implications – The findings of this study provide event coordinators and sport marketers practical insights into small-scale event planning and the development of effective marketing strategies designed to appeal to a greater range of participants. Furthermore, the comparative nature of the study can facilitate a transfer of know-how which can be used for development of sport events in Mediterranean area, whose sport events’ organizers can, in the future, more effectively approach potential East Asian participants. Originality/value – This is the first study to use a combination of seven parameters in conjoint analysis to examine amateur cyclists’ preferences and is one on the few studies to examine the differences between Asian and European participants.

scholarly journals Small-Scale Sport Events as Place Branding Platforms: A Content Analysis of Osona’s Projected Destination Image through Event-Related Pictures on Instagram

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12255
Author(s):  
Isaac Taberner ◽  
Albert Juncà
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Place Branding ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Place Promotion ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Sport Events

Over the last few decades, various regions have taken advantage of sport as a tool for place branding. One of the most used strategies has been sporting events, which can help to position the regions and improve their image. With regard to destination image (DI), the penetration and popularity of social media such as Instagram has opened new avenues for place promotion and has turned the users of these platforms into active agents in the promotion of DI. This study aims to explore whether the participants and organisers of small-scale sport events (SSSEs) can contribute to the creation of destination image through the content they post on Instagram. For this purpose, the content of 1315 photographs posted by SSSE participants and organisers on Instagram was analysed. The results show that the photographs related to SSSEs reproduce destination attributes of the region and, consequently, are a source of DI creation. The results also show the importance of the specific moment of the event both in the DI and in the engagement of the posts. This research provides valuable information on the management of Instagram in the context of SSSEs, on the importance of the characteristics of the starting and finishing lines and of the course of the event; and on the desirability of aligning the perspective of the organisers and participants to maximise the potential for the creation of DI through SSSEs.

scholarly journals Development Of Information-Related Competencies In European ODL Institutions

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirje Virkus
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Limited Area ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Institutions

This paper reports the findings of the research project that was carried out within open and distance learning universities in Europe. The research problem for this study focused on the need to know how information-related competencies were developed in European higher open and distance learning institutions. The general research strategy in this study was a mixed method research strategy, using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, built into a two-stage research design. A survey provided a broad picture of a phenomenon, and case studies covered a more limited area of the same ground but in more depth. Thus, the first stage was a small-scale questionnaire survey, with a structured questionnaire using a purposive sample, which was analysed using statistical techniques. The objectives of the questionnaire were to determine the extent and the ways to which information-related competencies were developed within European higher open and distance learning institutions, to investigate the role of libraries within the development of information-related competencies and to identify examples of ‘good practice’ in the field of information-related competencies in European higher open and distance learning institutions. The second stage of the study involved a multiple case study in 6 European open and distance learning institutions, where in-depth, semi-structured, tape-recorded interviews with 72 people were conducted which were supported by an unstructured non-participant observation and fieldwork and document analysis. In this part of the study the researcher was trying to discover what people actually did in practice to develop information-related competencies, how they experienced those processes and made sense of it. The research results will contribute to the development of open and distance learning courses with library and information literacy support, that would improve students’ information-related competencies, and also to the Bologna aims of competence development and professional development in a context of lifelong learning.

Athlete health and safety at large sport events: the development of consensus-driven guidelines

2020 ◽  
pp. bjsports-2020-102771
Author(s):  
Margo Mountjoy ◽  
Jane Moran ◽  
Hosny Ahmed ◽  
Stephane Bermon ◽  
Xavier Bigard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
International Federation ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Medical Risk ◽  
Sport Events

All sport events have inherent injury and illness risks for participants. Healthcare services for sport events should be planned and delivered to mitigate these risks which is the ethical responsibility of all sport event organisers. The objective of this paper was to develop consensus-driven guidelines describing the basic standards of services necessary to protect athlete health and safety during large sporting events. By using the Knowledge Translation Scheme Framework, a gap in International Federation healthcare programming for sport events was identified. Event healthcare content areas were determined through a narrative review of the scientific literature. Content experts were systematically identified. Following a literature search, an iterative consensus process was undertaken. The outcome document was written by the knowledge translation expert writing group, with the assistance of a focus group consisting of a cohort of International Federation Medical Chairpersons. Athletes were recruited to review and provide comment. The Healthcare Guidelines for International Federation Events document was developed including content-related to (i) pre-event planning (eg, sport medical risk assessment, public health requirements, environmental considerations), (ii) event safety (eg, venue medical services, emergency action plan, emergency transport, safety and security) and (iii) additional considerations (eg, event health research, spectator medical services). We developed a generic standardised template guide to facilitate the planning and delivery of medical services at international sport events. The organisers of medical services should adapt, evaluate and modify this guide to meet the sport-specific local context.

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