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How can participatory practices from the Frankfurt Demokratiekonvent positively influence fan involvement in the governance of Bundesliga clubs?
Alpatov, Maxim (2024) How can participatory practices from the Frankfurt Demokratiekonvent positively influence fan involvement in the governance of Bundesliga clubs?
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| Abstract: | This thesis explores how participatory practices from the Frankfurter Demokratiekonvent, a civic initiative aimed at fostering citizen involvement in Frankfurt, can positively influence the enhancement of fan involvement in Bundesliga clubs, the premier professional football league in Germany. The study utilizes a qualitative analysis, drawing on both primary and secondary data from FDK documentation, Bundesliga club statutes, academic literature on participatory governance, and online information sourced directly from the clubs' official websites. The findings reveal that while Bundesliga clubs are including fan input through formal instruments like the General Assembly and Supporter Liaison Officers, there are significant variations in the depth and effectiveness of these practices. Key challenges include limited transparency in decision-making processes and overly complicated procedures, which hinder more meaningful participation. This thesis concludes that Bundesliga clubs could benefit from adopting more structured and inclusive participation strategies inspired by the practices of the Frankfurter Demokratiekonvent. Ultimately this could also lead to more democratized club governance. This study contributes to the broader discourse on participatory governance in sports and offers a framework to enhance fan engagement. Future research could analyze the long-term effects of innovative participation strategies in professional sports clubs and explore how these influence club performance over time. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 88 social and public administration |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101830 |
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