The meaning of democracy in an era of good governance: Views of representation and their implications for board composition

Stenling, Cecilia; Fahlén, Josef; Strittmatter, Anna-Maria; Skille, Eivind Å.

doi:10.1177/10126902221088127

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“…In terms of organizational structure, sport organizations are part of a federative system based on representation, where structures and practices ensure that organizations are governed by their members (Enjolras and Waldahl, 2010, 2010; Ibsen, 2021; Sam and Ronglan, 2018; Warren, 2000). As such, sport is viewed as democratic, but also thanks to its aura of egalitarianism and accessibility (Stenling et al, 2020, 2022, Skille et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

Private football academies—friend or foe? An analysis of Norwegian media's framing of arguments about private football academies and the monopoly of organized sport

Skille

Strittmatter

Stenling

et al. 2023

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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Private football academies challenge the monopoly of Norwegian voluntary and democratic sport. Using field theory and framing approach as analytical perspectives, this article presents a media analysis that reveals that, first, association football and private academies agree on the fact that Norwegian football is not good enough and must improve. Second, they disagree on whether to improve it within association football exclusively or supplemented by private actors that are inspired by the international football field. Third, there is a negative popular view of private academies as too expensive, unconcerned with children's best interests, in violation of Norwegian sport's regulations for children's sport, and—in sum—thus being accused of destroying ‘sport for all’. However, by employing the analytical concepts of habitus and fields, the article also shows how actors partake in several subfields—often on both sides of the private—association border.

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Section: Context and Rationalementioning

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Private football academies—friend or foe? An analysis of Norwegian media's framing of arguments about private football academies and the monopoly of organized sport

Skille

Strittmatter

Stenling

et al. 2023

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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“…New principles and guidelines on sports (e.g. The UK Code for Sports Governance and Australia’s Sports Governance Guidelines) urge NSFs to have boards with a maximum of 12 people, supporting the scholarly perspective on small boards (Stenling et al , 2022).…”

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Female chairs on the boards of European National Sports Federations: a comparative study

Salvador

Fernandes

Cimbrini

et al. 2023

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Purpose This study aims to explore the impact of board size, board gender diversity and federation age on the likelihood of having a female chair in National Sports Federations (NSF). Design/methodology/approach A quantitative methodology compares 300 sports boards in five countries (Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and the UK), using data collected from NSF’s websites. Findings The board size and federation age have no significant impact on having a female board chair when the countries and the percentage of female directors are included in the model. When the number of women is measured in absolute value rather than in relative terms, the only variable that predicts a woman chair is the country. When the model does not include country differences, the percentage of female directors is key in predicting a chairwoman, and when the number of women is used as a variable instead of the percentage, a board’s smaller size increases the odds of having a chairwoman. Research limitations/implications There are some limitations to this study which we believe provide useful directions for future research. Firstly, the authors have not considered the role of gender typing in sports activities which explains the extent that women participate in specific sports (Sobal and Milgrim, 2019) and the related perception of such sports in society. The social representation of sports activities classified as masculine, feminine or gender-neutral can hypothetically influence women’s access to that specific federations’s leadership. The authors included the country factor only partially, as a control variable, as the social representation of sports usually goes beyond national boundaries. Practical implications This study has implications for sport policymakers and stakeholders, and for institutions such as the IOC or the European Union that implement equality policies. If the aim is to increase female presence in the highest position of a sports board and to achieve gender equality more generally, other policies need to be implemented alongside gender quotas for the sports boards, namely, those specifically related to the recruitment and selection of the sports board chairs (Mikkonen et al., 2021). For example, given the implications of critical mass and its ability to increase more female’s engagement then the role of existing chairs acting as mentors and taking initiative in this objective may be warranted. Furthermore, attention should be paid to the existing gender portfolio of each board and its subsequent influence on recruiting a female chair, regardless of the organization’s age. Knoppers et al. (2021) concluded that resistance to gender balance by board members is often related to discriminatory discourses against women. The normalization of the discourses of meritocracy, neoliberalism, silence/passivity about the responsibility of structures and an artificial defence of diversity emphasise that equality should not only be determined by women (Knoppers et al., 2021). Social implications When countries are included in the model, the results suggest that the social representation of a female board member is different from that of a female board chair. Originality/value The originality of the study is that it shows the factors that constrain women taking up a chair position on NSFs. Theoretically, it contributes to existing literature by demonstrating how a critical mass of females on boards may also extend to the higher and most powerful position of chair.

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“…A clear governance structure aligns corporate choices with strategic goals and long-term vision. According to the Stenling. et al, (2022), Effective governance processes help leaders make choices that support the organization's purpose, values, and objectives.…”

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Governance Behavior in Organizations and Team Performance: The Influence of Leader Trust

2023

Journal of Informatics Education and Research

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This research analyzes the complicated link between leader trust, governance behavior, and team success in organizations. Governance provides the foundation for rules, procedures, and decision-making, making it crucial to organizational success. The research claims that leader trust influences governance behavior, team dynamics, and performance.Team performance is crucial to organizational health and efficiency, and governance frameworks affect it. Highperforming teams foster innovation, efficiency, and flexibility, which are vital in a complicated corporate environment. Governance, including strategic decision-making, power and responsibility balance, and corporate culture alignment, is vital to organizational guidance and control. The influence of governance behavior on team performance is unclear in the research.This research examines leader trust, which is essential to governance systems. Honest, fair, and goal-oriented leaders foster a collaborative team atmosphere. However, a lack of leadership trust may lead to skepticism and rejection of governance norms, causing communication and collaboration issues that inhibit teamwork.Filling a critical literature vacuum, this work is important. Governance behavior, leader trust, and team performance are examined. A systematic literature review is used to gain insights from respected academic databases, journals, and

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The meaning of democracy in an era of good governance: Views of representation and their implications for board composition

Cited by 13 publications

References 30 publications

Private football academies—friend or foe? An analysis of Norwegian media's framing of arguments about private football academies and the monopoly of organized sport

Private football academies—friend or foe? An analysis of Norwegian media's framing of arguments about private football academies and the monopoly of organized sport

Female chairs on the boards of European National Sports Federations: a comparative study

Governance Behavior in Organizations and Team Performance: The Influence of Leader Trust

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