Hybrid goals: institutional complexity and 'legacy' in a global sporting mega-event. Issue 3 (4th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gillett, Alex G.; Tennent, Kevin D.
• Is Part Of: Public management review. Volume 24:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 372
• Page End: 397
• Publication Date: 2022-03-04
• Subjects: Institutional complexity -- philanthropy -- social enterprise -- social entrepreneurship -- local authorities; Local government -- Periodicals; Public administration -- Periodicals; 351.05
• DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2020.1833609
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-9037

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Definitions of social enterprise and hybrid organizations are compatible and allow application to a variety of organizational forms. We analyse the not-for-profit enterprise formed specifically to deliver the regional element of a global mega-sporting event: The 1994 FIFA (soccer) World Cup. The organization planned a sporting spectacle with commercial objectives to provide long-term benefits for society and a short-term economic boost. This longitudinal case traces the evolution of the organization and its emergent institutional complexity as it aligned commercial and societal goals.