The regional dimension of innovation in a global competitive environment is attracting increased interest among both researchers and policy-makers as regional econo mies are recog nised as 'sites of the most advanced forms ...

The focus of this chapter is on understanding how positive social impacts can be created and leveraged through sport events to achieve lasting peaceful outcomes for disparate communities. The chapter builds on practical ...

The social and community building potential of sport has been highlighted by social policy makers and academics both in Australia and overseas (Australian Sports Commission, 2006; Coalter, 2007; Collins and Kay. 2003; Human ...

The field of strategy has long been preoccupied with explaining, and attempting to predict organizational performance. Indeed, the quest to understand how to gain and hold an advantage over competitors is the primary way ...

The June 1998 European Council summit under the UK presidency in Cardiff initiated an ambitious process of reform of national product and capital markets, which may also have implications for the structure and performance ...

Legacy remains one of the most important issues relating to multisport mega-events across the globe and it could be argued that the development of legacy is one of the most urgent imperatives in elite sport. In this regard ...