Governance in sport and recreation organisations : an analysis

This thesis examines emerging issues in the governance of non-profit sport and recreation organisations. Firstly, the thesis examines definitions of non-profit organisations and the contribution that non-profit organisations make to society, especially, the contribution to aspects of the civil society. The thesis then explores current theory relating to social capital formation, non-profit organisation governance and public sector reform and establishes a broader framework for considering issues relating to non-profit organisation governance. This framework is titled 'An enabling governance for social capital formation.' The thesis provides analysis of a self-assessment survey of government funded sport and recreation organisations in Victoria. The survey tested the level of satisfaction with organisation governance in the funded sport and recreation organisations. The survey elicited satisfaction ratings from Chairs, CEOs and non-executive board members against the elements of an enabling governance for social capital formation. The analysis identifies areas where there are low levels of satisfaction with governance performance. The thesis concludes, that it is by supporting improvement in these areas that government, and other supporters of non-profit organisations, could maximise the outcomes of governance improvement support programs.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

other

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

cmaster

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Victoria University of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Cahill, Michael

• 1503 Business and Management
• 1599 Other Commerce Management, Tourism and Services
• Faculty of Business and Law

Language dc:language

en