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Exploring Sport Management as an Academic Profession: A Critical Review of Occupational Theory

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posted on 2023-08-30, 15:11 authored by Mathew Dowling
The discussions surrounding the current state of sport management as an academic discipline have traditionally been the responsibility of key addresses and editorials. In drawing upon the sociological and management literature surrounding professions, this article critically reflects upon the characteristics of the field and the extent to which it can be viewed as a profession. More specifically, Abbott’s (1988) general theory of the profession and Greenwood's (1957) five attributes (systematic theory, authority, community sanction, ethical codes, and professional culture) that characterize a professionalized occupation are drawn upon and discussed in relation to the evolution and current state of the field. The findings elucidate the complexities of the professionalization process surrounding occupations and suggest that there are burgeoning signs of a profession emerging, but the field, at best, can be labelled a semi or quasi-profession. The implications of these findings for the future direction of the field are discussed.

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Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

3

Issue number

4

Page range

321-338

Publication title

Journal of Global Sport Management

ISSN

2470-4075

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

File version

  • Accepted version

Language

  • eng

Legacy posted date

2018-03-09

Legacy creation date

2018-03-08

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

ARCHIVED Faculty of Science & Technology (until September 2018)

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