Understanding joint bids for international large-scale sport events as strategic alliances

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a theoretical analysis that examines joint bids that unite multiple cities or nations in a bid for hosting international large-scale sport events from the perspective of strategic alliances.Design/methodology/approachUsing previous strategic alliance re...

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Published inSport, business and management Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 39 - 57
Main Authors Byun, Jinsu, Leopkey, Becca, Ellis, Dana
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley Emerald Publishing Limited 01.01.2020
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Subjects
Alliances
Competitive advantage
Olympic games
Soccer
Tournaments & championships
Sport events
Bidding
Strategic alliances
Joint bids
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Summary:PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a theoretical analysis that examines joint bids that unite multiple cities or nations in a bid for hosting international large-scale sport events from the perspective of strategic alliances.Design/methodology/approachUsing previous strategic alliance research and examples of joint sport event bids, this study discusses how joint event bids can be understood as strategic alliances.FindingsMotivations of bidders and driving forces behind the formation of joint bids are identified and analyzed. By integrating theories used in the area of strategic alliances, this study provides an agenda for moving research on joint bids forward as the practice continues to expand.Originality/valueAs a conceptual paper, the findings of this study can be a starting point for future research not only on joint bids but also on inter-organizational relationships in the context of sport event bidding.
ISSN:2042-678X
2042-6798
DOI:10.1108/SBM-09-2018-0074