Public management of sport: a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in Brazil and Portugal

This article delves into the public management of sports policies in Brazil and Portugal, relying on a descriptive and comparative analysis of the organizational structures adopted by the two countries. The study takes the form of descriptive-analytical research employing a qualitative approach wit...

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Main Authors: Pedro Fernando Avalone Athayde, António Figueiredo
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Language:English
Published: FEADEF 2024-01-01
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description This article delves into the public management of sports policies in Brazil and Portugal, relying on a descriptive and comparative analysis of the organizational structures adopted by the two countries. The study takes the form of descriptive-analytical research employing a qualitative approach with an exploratory scope. The employed methodologies encompass bibliographic review and documentary analysis. The primary objective was to describe and conduct a comparative analysis of the public management of the national sports policies in Brazil and Portugal, using the organizational structures in the sector as a benchmark, up until 2022. The findings reveal that both countries share a history of tethering or subordinating sports to various realms of state activities. This aspect could be interpreted as indicative of institutional fragility, highlighting a diminished political legitimacy of the sector and a lesser integration into the governmental agenda. Distinguishing between them, a noteworthy discourse revolves around the establishment of a national sports system. This system delineates competencies, responsibilities, and modes of interaction. In this regard, the Portuguese context appears to make more significant strides compared to the Brazilian scenario. Keywords: public management; sport; comparative analysis; organizational structure; public policy
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Public management of sport: a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in Brazil and Portugal
Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
public management
sport
comparative analysis
organizational structure
public policy
title Public management of sport: a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in Brazil and Portugal
title_full Public management of sport: a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in Brazil and Portugal
title_fullStr Public management of sport: a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in Brazil and Portugal
title_full_unstemmed Public management of sport: a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in Brazil and Portugal
title_short Public management of sport: a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in Brazil and Portugal
title_sort public management of sport a description and comparative analysis of the organizational structure in brazil and portugal
topic public management
sport
comparative analysis
organizational structure
public policy
url https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/101356
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