Abstract
This study aims to explore and understand the impact of one of the informal culture forces on leadership corruption in sport settings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 individuals. Board members, presidents, and secretaries general were asked via phone interviews to describe the term wasta, using evidence from non-profit sectors in the Arab Middle East. The results show that when wasta is considered from a positive perspective, it is perceived as a means to solve problems or avoid bureaucracy, whereas it is perceived as corrupt behavior when it is considered from a negative perspective. Practical implications of the findings are discussed, together with limitations and ideas for future research.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 639-656 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 15 Jul 2019 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2 Oct 2019 |