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Developing a theory of sport-based entrepreneurship

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2015

Vanessa Ratten
Vanessa Ratten*
Affiliation:
Palumbo Donahue School of Business, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Abstract

Entrepreneurship is an integral part of sport but less is known about how different types of entrepreneurship facilitate innovation. The aim of this paper is to develop a theory of sports-based entrepreneurship that incorporates different sub-categories of entrepreneurship such as social, technological and international. Specifically, the article connects the entrepreneurship and sport management literatures by proposing a theory of sport-based entrepreneurship, which can be used as a theoretical framework for future research. In addition, the paper provides a unique insight for sports practitioners and public policy planners wanting to focus on entrepreneurial ways to manage sport-based organizations.

Keywords

sportentrepreneurshipmanagementinnovationbusiness ventures
Type
Research Article
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Journal of Management & Organization , Volume 16 , Issue 4 , September 2010 , pp. 557 - 565
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 2010

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