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

Paloma Escamilla-Fajardo,Mario Alguacil,Ana M Gómez-Tafalla

doi:10.3390/su13052920

Abstract

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.

Highlights

Achieving and maintaining economic and social sustainability are objectives of any organisation
The main objective of this study is to identify the influences of entrepreneurial orientation and passion for work on two performance variables that are closely related to the organisation’s sustainability: service quality and sporting performance
Regarding the analysis of the hierarchical regression models, two steps were established for the prediction of service quality and sporting performance

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Introduction

Achieving and maintaining economic and social sustainability are objectives of any organisation. The aim is to understand the situation in order to focus our attention on aspects that have a strong final impact In this context, to ensure the economic and social sustainability of a sports organisation, value must be created. To ensure the economic and social sustainability of a sports organisation, value must be created To this end, sports organisations need to adopt strategic entrepreneurial initiatives that are appropriate for the final objectives established [5]. Sports organisations need to adopt strategic entrepreneurial initiatives that are appropriate for the final objectives established [5] These strategic initiatives, as well as the ultimate performance of an organisation, may be largely influenced by the individual characteristics of the personnel working in them [6]. Passion for work can be an essential element in driving entrepreneurial orientation [7], and organisational performance [8]

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