Managerial Ability, Players’ Cultural Diversity, and Sporting and Economic Performance in English Soccer

International Journal of Marketing Studies, Vol. 4, pp. 1-6, 2012

6 Pages Posted: 13 Oct 2013

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Carlo Amenta

University of Palermo - d/SEAS

Claudio Ballor

Infront Sports & Media

Paolo Di Betta

University of Palermo

Date Written: 2012

Abstract

We present two models to estimate the relevance of managerial ability on performance and the managerial skills in keeping up cultural diversity. We use a large database on professional soccer in England. The manager can have an impact on performance only by improving economic efficiency or by limiting the organization innovation in order to foster the creation of organizational routines. Attendance appreciates home-grown and talented players, and dislikes cultural diversity.

Keywords: soccer, routines, managerial competence

JEL Classification: M21, M31

Suggested Citation

Amenta, Carlo and Ballor, Claudio and Di Betta, Paolo, Managerial Ability, Players’ Cultural Diversity, and Sporting and Economic Performance in English Soccer (2012). International Journal of Marketing Studies, Vol. 4, pp. 1-6, 2012 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2339446

Carlo Amenta (Contact Author)

University of Palermo - d/SEAS ( email )

Viale delle Scienze, edificio 13
Palermo, 90124
Italy

Claudio Ballor

Infront Sports & Media ( email )

Paolo Di Betta

University of Palermo ( email )

Viale delle Scienza
Palermo, Palermo 90128
Italy

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