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The Makers of Sport Policy: A (Task)Force To Be Reckoned With.
- Source :
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Sociology of Sport Journal . Mar2005, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p78. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Taskforces, commissions of inquiry, and advisory committees are significant institutional features in the development of government sport policy. This study analyzes New Zealand's Ministerial Taskforce on Sport, Fitness, and Leisure (2001) and uses empirical data gathered from observations of consultations, interviews with committee members, and available documents. It is argued that procedural, organizational, and political considerations significantly shaped and constrained the Taskforce's findings and recommendations. Two fundamental contradictions are discussed. The first concerns the expectations for these bodies to develop both innovative and pragmatic recommendations in light of their ad hoc nature, their broad mandates, and short time lines. The second contradiction speaks to the paradoxical nature of taskforces in developing sport policy, noting in particular their dual roles as both advocates for the sport sector and investigators responsible for addressing problems and issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TEAMS in the workplace
*TASK forces
*SPORTS
*CONTRADICTION
*PHYSICAL fitness
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07411235
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sociology of Sport Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16339067
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.22.1.78