ABSTRACT

Research question

This study contributes to our understanding of how network structures influence cluster governance and consequently cluster outcomes. We investigate the relational structure of cross-sectoral sport clusters and how these influence network governance.

Research methods

We employed a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative research data and social network analysis (SNA). Forty-nine interviews were conducted with employees from the surfing clusters in Aquitaine (France) and Torquay (Australia). The interview transcripts were subjected to two rounds of coding prior to SNA on an aggregated actor level.

Results and findings

Findings from both show the core is comprised of five actor types, while five other actor types are peripheral. The French case is a Network Administrative Organisation-governed Network while the Australian case is a Leading Group-governed Network.

Implications

This article contributes to knowledge on network governance, more specifically on network governance in sport clusters. We extend existing theory on network governance by suggesting a fourth, intermediate mode of network governance, the leading group-governed network. Furthermore, our research provides insights for sport clusters, an under-researched context in interorganisational sport networks.

中文翻译：

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体育集群中的网络结构和治理：混合方法分析

摘要

研究问题

这项研究有助于我们理解网络结构如何影响集群治理以及集群结果。我们研究跨部门体育集群的关系结构以及它们如何影响网络治理。

研究方法

我们采用了混合方法，将定性研究数据和社交网络分析 (SNA) 相结合。对来自阿基坦（法国）和托基（澳大利亚）冲浪集群的员工进行了 49 次采访。在 SNA 之前，采访记录在聚合参与者级别上经过了两轮编码。

结果和发现

两者的调查结果都表明核心由五种演员类型组成，而其他五种演员类型是外围的。法国的案例是网络管理组织管辖的网络，澳大利亚的案例是领导小组管辖的网络。

影响

本文贡献了有关网络治理的知识，更具体地说是关于体育集群中的网络治理的知识。我们通过提出第四种网络治理的中间模式，即领导小组治理网络，扩展了现有的网络治理理论。此外，我们的研究为体育集群提供了见解，这是组织间体育网络中尚未得到充分研究的背景。