Botswana

Lobone L. Kasale (), Louis Moustakas () and Moagi Mbise
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Lobone L. Kasale: University of Botswana
Louis Moustakas: University of Applied Sciences Kufstein
Moagi Mbise: Institute for European Sport Development and Leisure Studies, German Sport University Cologne

Chapter Chapter 4 in Management of Sport Organizations at the Crossroad of Responsibility and Sustainability, 2024, pp 35-46 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Rhetoric and policy have recognized the interconnectedness between sport and sustainable development goals in Botswana. However, how the current sport management practices relate to responsibility, sustainability, and ethical decision-making remains largely unknown. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring the perceptions, practices, and future directions of sustainability and responsible management in sports organizations. The study employed qualitative methodologies in which representatives of the public, for-profit and non-profit organizations participated in the study. Interviews and a focus group were conducted using a common, semi-structured interview guide to support this book’s comparative nature. The data collected from the interviews and focus groups were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a conventional content analysis approach. The results indicate that although there is a general and consistent understanding of sustainability and responsibility, the implementation of practices is uneven and often restricted to more superficial activities such as tree planting and clean-up campaigns. The results further highlight a need for a policy to define, guide, and support the implementation of sustainability and responsible management practices across all sport sector organizations. This study gives sport managers insights into implementing sustainability and responsible management practices. Furthermore, the study highlights the need for a policy to coordinate the implementation of sustainable practices in the Botswana sport sector. Moreover, the study proposes avenues for further research.

Keywords: Southern Africa; Corporate social responsibility; Sport management; Sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-52489-9_4

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