Harald Klaus Dolles

• Dolles, Harald & Jr., James Santomier (2025). Transformational digital leadership and organizational strategy : the case of the U.S. National Basketball Association. In Munoz, J. Mark (Eds.), Digital leadership : concepts and cases. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781035321247. p. 78–91. doi: 10.4337/9781035321247.00012. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Transformational digital leaders have a vision on how digitalization will impact the industry and how to transform their organization for the digitalized world. Mastering this digital transformation is critically important for enterprises due to the risk of falling behind in the accelerated global competition. The research takes a longitudinal approach and examines the United States National Basketball Association’s digital transformation, including how the league integrated digital technologies with its business strategy and business model to increase revenue and to create a successful global brand.

• Dolles, Harald & Raghunathan, Karthik (2024). Entrepreneurs and commercial ownership of sport events : the business development of Formula One. In Solberg, Harry Arne; Storm, Rasmus K. & Swart, Kamilla (Ed.), Research handbook on major sporting events. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781800885646. p. 179–194. doi: 10.4337/9781800885653.00022. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This chapter will explore the business development of Formula One and the actors involved. The analysis takes a research approach by contextualizing entrepreneurial action within the historically specific moment. The attention to the history of Formula One allows us to emphasize how and why some commercial and organizational patterns developed at certain points of time, and why they changed. This sheds light on the business ratios between, and thus the relative bargaining power of: the commercial owners of the Formula One race series; the sport’s governing body (FIA); and the participating teams/manufacturers, regarding their relative roles and the benefits of the separation of responsibilities in the spectacle, that helps to make Formula One successful.

• Santomier, James; Dolles, Harald & Kunz, Reinhard (2023). The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) digital transformation : an explanatory case study. Quality in Sport. 11(1), p. 63–80. doi: 10.12775/QS.2023.11.01.005. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose. Digital transformation in the global sport industry has resulted in digitally focused business strategies, innovative business models, targeted social media marketing strategies, increased consumer, and sponsor demand, accelerated growth in women’s sports, and streaming media (OTT) worldwide. This paper aims to study the case of the U.S.-based National Basketball Association’s (NBA) digital transformation, including multiple interactions of actors in the digital transformation process. A key aim is understanding the synergies resulting from the league’s integration of digital technologies, its business strategy, the evolution of its hybrid business model and the increase in revenue and global branding. Design/methodology/approach. An explanatory case study design was selected to examine the NBA’s integration of digital technologies, digital and social media marketing strategies, business model innovation, multimedia partnerships, and strategic sponsorships. Data was derived from: (1) academic journals; (2) research based white papers; (3) sport industry reports and periodicals; (4) selected sport industry websites; and (5) recorded interviews with selected NBA officials. Gleaned content was analysed with a theory-oriented triangulation approach. The study period was from 2000 to 2023. Findings. The NBA’s digital transformation, led by an entrepreneurial management team contributed to a successful business strategy aimed at engaging with digitally focused consumers across multiple media channels. The NBA developed an ecosystem-based consumer-focused hybrid business model, content-focused digital assets, and partnerships with media, brands, and cultural events. Its media partnerships and strategic sponsorships are synergistic with its business and marketing objectives, digital initiatives, and acquisitions. By the 2017-2018 season, the NBA had validated its position as a successful global entertainment property. Originality/value. This paper examined the NBA’s digital transformation, including how the league integrated digital technologies with its business strategy and model to increase revenue and create a global brand. The analysis examined how the NBA’s digital transformation facilitated the league’s business strategy, enhanced the NBA fan experience, generated revenue from innovative digital products and services, and transformed its business model. The NBA’s business strategy and hybrid business model provide an exemplar for professional teams, leagues, and federations worldwide seeking to digitally transform their enterprises.

• Dolles, Harald (2023). Events on the edge : values of motorcycle racing, its past and future at the Isle of Man. In Næss, Hans Erik & Chadwick, Simon (Ed.), The future of motorsports : business, politics and society. Routledge. ISSN 9781032299105. p. 113–128. doi: 10.4324/9781003302650-11. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This book takes stock of the position of motorsport in the 21st century and considers how it will continue to influence sport business, politics, and society in the future. Presenting a set of thematic essays and multi-disciplinary case studies, the book demonstrates that motorsport continues to play a significant role in relationships between the automotive industry, nationalism, industrialisation, and capitalism as well as motorsports’ position as a feature of contemporary popular culture. Examining issues such as event management and legacy, environmental sustainability and ‘greenwashing’, diversity and inclusion, the rise of gaming and esports, and the use of sport as political soft power around the world across multiple motorsport disciplines, the book shines fascinating new light on this innovative but sometimes problematic industry. This is essential reading for all advanced students, researchers, managers, strategists, sponsors, and other stakeholders working at the nexus of motorsport, business, politics, and culture.

• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2019). Value management in football : a framework to develop and analyse competitive advantage. In Chadwick, Simon; Parnell, Daniel; Widdop, Paul & Anagnostopoulos, Christos (Ed.), Routledge handbook of football business and management. Routledge. ISSN 9781138579071. p. 308–318. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Value and the notion of value as something co-created are fundamental concepts in contemporary marketing research. In this chapter, a framework and its three components, eight value offerings, six customer categories and management’s tactics and strategies, are introduced. A football club offers not one single product, service, or entertainment. Instead the following possible “offerings,” termed “value captures” are considered: (1.A) team; (1.B) sporting competitions; (1.C) club; (1.D) players; (1.E) football services; (1.F) event, facilities, and arena; (1.G) merchandise; and (1.H) other commercial activities. Consumers want different offerings at different times under different circumstances. Consequently, the variety of offerings creates a broader consumer approach in football by addressing: (2.A) spectators and supporters (fan base); (2.B) club members (club membership); (2.C) media; (2.D) sponsors and corporate partners; (2.E) local communities; and (2.F.) other clubs. This “network of value captures” offers a framework to analyse the competitive positioning of football clubs, while 13 key areas are proposed for future research.

• Dolles, Harald; Dibben, Mark R. & Hardy, Anne (2018). Motorcycle racing and neo-tribes at the Isle of Man. In Hardy, Anne; Bennett, Andy & Robards, Brady (Ed.), Neo-tribes : consumption, leisure and tourism. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9783319682068. p. 119–134. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-68207-5_8. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This collection brings together perspectives drawn from a range of international scholars who have conducted research into the applications of neo-tribal theory. The concept of the neo-tribe was first introduced by the French sociologist Michel Mafessoli (1996) to describe new forms of social bonds in the context of late modernity. This book critically explores the concepts that underpin neo-tribal theory, using perspectives from different disciplines, through a series of theoretically informed and empirically rich chapters. This innovative approach draws together a recently emergent body of work in cultural consumption, tourism and recreation studies. In doing so, the book critically progresses the concept of neo-tribe and highlights the strengths, weaknesses and the opportunities for the application of neo-tribal theory in an interdisciplinary way.

• Dolles, Harald & Egilsson, Birnir (2017). Sports expatriates. In McNulty, Yvonne & Selmer, Jan (Ed.), Research handbook of expatriates. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781784718176. p. 350–367. doi: 10.4337/9781784718183.00029. Full text in Research Archive
• Egilsson, Birnir & Dolles, Harald (2017). ‘From Heroes to Zeroes’ : self-initiated expatriation of talented young footballers. Journal of Global Mobility:The Home of Expatriate Management Research. ISSN 2049-8799. 5(2), p. 174–193. doi: 10.1108/JGM-10-2016-0058. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose The sports industry is a forerunner in the international quest for talent as the search by sport clubs and the corresponding self-initiated expatriation of athletes starts at a very early age. We address this phenomenon by exploring the experiences of talented young Icelandic footballers (soccer players) in their transition from Iceland into senior-level professional football in European leagues across six dimensions – three individual and three cultural. Design/methodology/approach Biographical narrative interviews have been conducted with eight Icelandic players moving overseas at a young age with the purpose of advancing their career. To investigate the coping strategies applied, a purposeful sampling approach was chosen, given that half of the participants successfully dealt with transitions in their career, while the other half did not experience the same success. Findings As an overall result, the expatriate journey for young footballers is complex, influenced by many events, expectations, conditions and pressures that affect their support web and ability to adjust. Reflecting on the experiences of successful transitions, problem-focused coping strategies have been more effective than emotion-focused coping. Research limitations/implications This study highlights some necessary conditions and coping strategies for young self-initiated sports expatriates to cope with the expatriate transition successfully. Originality/value We contribute to research on expatriation, as this specific group of ‘young professionals’ has not yet been addressed by research within international human resource management. Our research framework responds to calls in the literature to consider additional stages of player development and an array of individual and cultural factors that may have a significant role in shaping players’ careers abroad.

• Gabrielsson, Carl & Dolles, Harald (2017). Value capturing in Floorball : how equipment manufactures and retailers contribute to the development of a ‘new’ sport. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 7(5), p. 542–559. doi: 10.1108/SBM-01-2017-0003. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose: Floorball is a Swedish sports innovation which emerged and started to be played about 40 years ago. This article aims to explore value capturing in this relatively new sport of floorball and the various contributions by different actors towards market development of the sport. Design/methodology/approach: The research utilizes a theoretical framework of value capturing in professional team sports for research. The analysis is based upon 13 semi-structured interviews with representatives from three groups, ‘players/coaches’, ‘board members of a floorball club’ or ‘manufacturers/retailers’. Findings: All economic actors within the research framework contribute to various extents to the market development of the sport, yet they are all in need of cooperation with each other, thus exemplifying that innovation towards market development and value for the sport can only be co-created. Research limitations/implications: The sample is taken from the Swedish market and thus may be considered biased. Practical implications: Value for the development of floorball can only be co-created. The role of equipment manufacturers (dominantly located in Asia) and the retailers is underestimated so far in research as both contribute largely to the development of floorball. Originality/value: This paper provides unique insights into the development of floorball as a new sport.

• Dolles, Harald; Gammelsæter, Hallgeir; Solenes, Oskar & Straume, Solveig (2016). The Janus-faced relationship value of professional sports clubs : a study of Molde Football Club, Norway. Scandinavian Sport Studies Forum. 7, p. 47–61. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Professional sport clubs can be analyzed according to the extent their offers affect the community and the individual. The “use value” takes into account the individual benefits of watching a sporting competition, whereas the “non-use” reflects the externalities of a sports club and its sports events towards people not particular interested in the sport in question. Both values are commonly investigated within the local context, however in an explorative study of the Norwegian football club Molde FK, a sample of 29 young people that had taken up residence in a different part of the country from where they grew up was analyzed in order to find out what “relationship” value a sports club from their home town still has in their lives. Despite the fact that the sample turned out to contain very few passionate football fans, it also revealed that Molde FK still is present in the lives of non-football fans. We conclude that the football club functions as a frequent reminder of the hometown for people that have migrated, and thus, the non-use value might extend beyond the individual’s (lack of) interest for football. Further, the football club and its activities serve at the same time as a foundation for conversations that might support migrators to extend and to build up social capital at their new location. Keywords: sports clubs, football, impact studies, use value, non-use value, existence value, option value, bequest value, sport events, fans

• Söderman, Sten & Dolles, Harald (2015). Unlocking advertising, activation and sponsorship in an emerging market : the case of Beijing Olympics. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 5(5), p. 472–492. doi: 10.1108/SBM-09-2015-0030. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe and explain the advertising behavior seen as an activation strategy performed by Olympic sponsors in an emerging market context. It provides insights into the strategic goals related to sponsorship. Design/methodology/approach – The longitudinal approach taken opens the possibility to explore the dynamics of the strategies of Chinese as well as foreign firms in China. Theories on how sponsorship works cannot assist in explaining outcomes of sponsor-linked marketing, and since the actors involved rarely divulge their genuine intentions or their reciprocal contractual arrangements with the sponsored property, a new methodology has to be developed. A means-objective framework of sponsoring consists of six factors, which were applied to analyze 739 advertisements, articles and press releases collected from Chinese newspapers and Chinese official web pages covering a period of eight years (2001-2008) prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing. Based on a qualitative content analysis and nine means-objectives combinations in sponsorship patterns the authors discovered four dominant advertising strategies. Findings – Lead-time is a key concept when analyzing sponsor advertising strategies. The authors conclude from the longitudinal data that the time gap between signing the contract and the dates of the event influences the strategy of the sponsoring corporations. The authors also observe that the advertising content changes over time and the sponsors craft different “advertising strategies” in different periods. Within this context the authors categorized two different advertising strategies. The sponsors are assumed to conduct a “Short Advertising Strategy” different from the “Long Advertising Strategy.” Both are examples of activation strategies. Originality/value – Advertising strategies and activation seems to be dependent on the lead-time to the Olympic Games and the level of internationalization of the sponsoring firm.

• Nkusi, Inga Jessica; Habtezghi, Semhar & Dolles, Harald (2014). Entrepreneurship and the carbon market : opportunities and challenges for South African entrepreneurs. AI & Society: Knowledge, Culture and Communication. ISSN 0951-5666. 29(3), p. 335–353. doi: 10.1007/s00146-013-0458-y. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The Kyoto Protocol and its implementation brought forward issues of climate change and its mitigation strategy by national measures through the creation of market mechanisms in carbon trading. The trading of emission certificates has become an important trade commodity worldwide, and its markets have diversified. While this opportunity has created new markets for entrepreneurs and actors that range from farmers to brokers, unequal involvement in most developing countries is noted. This has been mostly observed in those countries where entrepreneurship is often regarded as the cornerstone of economic growth and social improvement. South Africa has spearheaded other African countries in its implementation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects leading to carbon trading. Based on our research on South African entrepreneurship and its involvement in the carbon market, we conclude that albeit a number of opportunities, the biggest challenge for entrepreneurial participation in the carbon market remains in the nature and processes of CDM project implementation, the lack of a clear supportive system, limited access to financing and—more importantly—general ignorance of the trading opportunities by entrepreneurs. The complex nature of CDM projects themselves limits participation due to lack of the necessary skills on the national level leading to uneven distribution of CDM projects on provincial levels in South Africa. Recommendations are provided to overcome the obstacles and to promote entrepreneurial activity in the carbon market.

• Park, Sang-Chul; Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (2014). Samsung Electronics : from 'national champion' to 'global leader'. In Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (Ed.), Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9781137312204. p. 179–200. doi: 10.1057/9781137312211_9. Full text in Research Archive
• Schmidt, Christian; Mansson, Sebastian & Dolles, Harald (2014). The new face of talent management in multinational corporations : responding to the challenges of searching and developing talent in emerging economies. In Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (Ed.), Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9781137312204. p. 87–114. doi: 10.1057/9781137312211_5. Full text in Research Archive
• Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (2014). Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy – an introduction. In Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (Ed.), Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9781137312204. p. 1–16. doi: 10.1057/9781137312211_1. Full text in Research Archive
• Bendt, Flora; Sanne, Joakim & Dolles, Harald (2014). Exploring thick description in business system analysis : the South Korean business system from a European corporate perception. In Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (Ed.), Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9781137312204. p. 153–178. doi: 10.1057/9781137312211_8. Full text in Research Archive
• Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (2014). Concluding remarks on Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. In Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (Ed.), Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9781137312204. p. 243–248. doi: 10.1057/9781137312211.0018. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2014). Sponsoring as a strategy to enter, develop and defend markets : advertising patterns of the Beijing Olympic Games' sponsoring partners. In Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (Ed.), Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISSN 9781137312204. p. 36–64. doi: 10.1057/9781137312211_3. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2013). Research on sport and business. In Söderman, Sten & Dolles, Harald (Ed.), Handbook of research on sport and business. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781849800051. p. 3–39. doi: 10.4337/9781781005866.00007. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2013). Outlook : sport and business - a future research agenda. In Söderman, Sten & Dolles, Harald (Ed.), Handbook of research on sport and business. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781849800051. p. 548–563. doi: 10.4337/9781781005866.00041. Full text in Research Archive
• Dibben, Mark & Dolles, Harald (2013). Participant observation in sport management research : collecting and interpreting data from a successful world land speed record attempt. In Söderman, Sten & Dolles, Harald (Ed.), Handbook of research on sport and business. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781849800051. p. 477–494. doi: 10.4337/9781781005866.00036. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2013). The network of value captures in football club management : a framework to develop and analyse competitive advantage in professional team sports. In Söderman, Sten & Dolles, Harald (Ed.), Handbook of research on sport and business. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781849800051. p. 367–395. doi: 10.4337/9781781005866.00030. Full text in Research Archive
• Schmidt, Christian; Mansson, Sebastian & Dolles, Harald (2013). Managing talents for global leadership positions in MNCs: Responding to the challenges in China. Asian Business & Management. ISSN 1472-4782. 12(4), p. 477–496. doi: 10.1057/abm.2013.11. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  In emerging economies, the shortage of skilled leadership talent is a significant challenge for multinational corporations (MNCs). China has an acknowledged shortage of nationals operating effectively at higher levels of ‘Western’ MNCs. This study shows how those corporations structure their approach to identifying and developing global leadership talents, and to what extent this is adapted to China. Based on Swedish MNCs, we reveal that MNCs do not experience difficulties in transferring their talent management and leadership development approach, and adaptations in China, while limited, do exist for lower levels of responsibility; at advanced leadership levels, there are no adaptations of global leadership standards.

• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2013). Twenty years of development of the J-League : analysing the business parameters of professional football in Japan. Soccer and Society. ISSN 1466-0970. 14(5), p. 702–721. doi: 10.1080/14660970.2013.792503. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  By considering the implementation, as well as the immediate and sustainable success of the Japanese professional soccer (hence: football) league (J-League) during its first two decades as a neglected research example, we apply the ‘network of value captures’ research framework to the Japanese context. This research framework identifies and describes the business parameters of professional football by the following dimensions: (1) the product and its features; (2) various customer groups; and (3) the future vision of the club as central to different levels of strategy aggregation. The outcome of this research provides insight into the management of football in Japan by revealing different practices compared to Europe e.g. in target customer groups, in associated product marketing and merchandizing and in distribution of media revenues. The success story of the J-League also contributes to an increasing international awareness of Japanese football, its players and its fans.

• Andersson, Tommy Daniel; Getz, Donald Philip; Mykletun, Reidar J.; Jæger, Kari & Dolles, Harald (2013). Factors influencing grant and sponsorship revenue for festivals. Event Management. ISSN 1525-9951. 17(3), p. 195–212. doi: 10.3727/152599513X13708863377755. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This article contributes to event management theory and practice, and more generally to sponsorship research, by examining grant and sponsorship revenue for festivals. In particular, a number of factors that appear to influence the amounts and sources of external revenues are examined for significant differences. Data obtained from 260 festival managers in Australia, Norway, Sweden, and UK are compared with respect to their events' revenue sources, ownership, and other factors thought to influence revenue. Statistical tests reveal that festival size (i.e., attendance), professionalism (as measured by staff members), and the "fit" between event and sponsor (as measured by type of event correlated with different sponsors and grant sources) significantly affect festival revenue. It is argued in the conclusion that by applying certain strategies festival managers can enhance their external revenue generation and support. Future research needs and theory development are discussed in the conclusions, focused on a new set of propositions derived from the analysis.

• Din, Fateh-Ud; Dolles, Harald & Middel, Rick (2013). Strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete successfully on the world market : cases of Swedish hidden champions. Asian Business & Management. ISSN 1472-4782. 12(5), p. 591–612. doi: 10.1057/abm.2013.19. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This research focuses on identifying the abilities and strategies of ‘hidden champions’ in Sweden that allow them to successfully compete in the world market. The results from this exploratory multiple-case study indicate that the long-term success of such companies is rooted in a focused strategy with soft diversification, continuous innovation through close relationships with customers and employees, and providing superior quality and customised services compared with competitors. Our research demonstrates that hidden champions are unafraid of low-price competitors from emerging economies and succeed through excellent innovation governance. They offer many lessons for other companies on how to govern innovation.

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• Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (2014). Asian inward and outward FDI : new challenges in the global economy. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781137312204. 259 p. Full text in Research Archive
• Söderman, Sten & Dolles, Harald (2013). Handbook of research on sport and business. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISBN 9781849800051. 596 p. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Takahashi, Yoshiaki; Hayakawa, Hiroko & Söderman, Sten (2012). スポーツ・マネジメントとメガイベント : Jリーグ・サッカーとアジアのメガスポーツ・イベント [Sports Management and Mega Events : J-League Soccer and Mega-Sports Events in Asia]. Bunshindo. ISBN 9784830947490. 290 p. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  本書は，第I部でスポーツとは何か，その本質，日本でのスポーツの歴史，スポーツ・ビジネスの 発展，さらにスポーツ・マネジメントの対象や領域について，日本プロサッカー(Jリーグ)に視点を 合わせて考察している。また，世界と日本のプロスポツの動向，さらにたとえば，ヨーロッパとアメ リカのリーグ・マネジメントの比較を行っている。第II部では，オリンピック，サッカー・ワールド・ カップ大会，さらにインドのクリケット・ワールド・カップ大会，韓国のウノレトラマラソン大会などの 代巨大スポーツ大会の運営に関して，アジアのメガイベントとして取り上げ，そこでの種々の問 題を経済学的，経営学的，社会学的(文化的)，かつ環境的視点から考察し論じている。

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• Dolles, Harald (2024). Ambitious endeavor succeeds most often but falls short in some significant respects. idrottsforum.org/artiklar. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald (2023). Motorcycle racing events at the Isle of Man – experiences, values and transformation. In ., Ukjent (Eds.), EASM Belfast 2023 Conference Abstracts : 31st European Association for Sport Management Conference : September 12-15, 2023 : Belfast, Northern Ireland. European Association for Sport Management. p. 296–297. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Santomier, James & Reinhard, Kunz (2023). Digital leadership in sport – The National Basketball Association (NBA). In ., Ukjent (Eds.), EASM Belfast 2023 Conference Abstracts : 31st European Association for Sport Management Conference : September 12-15, 2023 : Belfast, Northern Ireland. European Association for Sport Management. p. 641–642. Full text in Research Archive
• Egilsson, Birnir & Dolles, Harald (2021). Human resources management i sport : håndtering af talent supply chain. In Cortsen, Kenneth; Hehr, Michael & Nielsen, Renate (Ed.), Sportsmanagement : ledelse og kommercialisering i sportsbranchen. Hans Reitzels Forlag. ISSN 9788702319231. p. 368–374. Full text in Research Archive
• Moeyersons, Benjamin & Dolles, Harald (2019). Winter sports, sustainable development and destination management : exploring the challenges of SkiGeilo in Norway. Full text in Research Archive
• Moeyersons, Benjamin & Dolles, Harald (2019). Winter sports, sustainable development and destination management : exploring the challenges of SkiGeilo in Norway. In ., Ukjent (Eds.), EURAM 2019 : Exploring the Future of Management : [proceedings]. EURAM - European Academy of Management. ISSN 9782960219517. p. 1–40. Full text in Research Archive
• Egilsson, Birnir & Dolles, Harald (2018). The match-day event : analysing supplier relationships in professional football. Full text in Research Archive
• Egilsson, Birnir & Dolles, Harald (2018). The match-day event : analysing supplier relationships in professional football. In Carlsson, Bo; Breitbarth, Tim & Bjärsholm, Daniel (Ed.), The 26th European Sport Management Conference, September 5-8, 2018, Malmö, Sweden : manageing sport in a changing Europe : book of abstracts. Malmö University; European Association for Sport Management. ISSN 9789171049490. p. 113–114. Full text in Research Archive
• Gerke, Anna & Dolles, Harald (2017). Manageable cooperation - insights from sports management : best papers from the "Managing Sport" tracks at the European Academy of Management (EURAM) Annual Meeting in Paris 2016. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 7(5), p. 462–463. doi: 10.1108/SMB-11-2017-0071. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Dibben, Mark (2017). The Multi-faceted relationship value of motorsports events : the Isle of Man Motorcycle Road Races. In ., Ukjent (Eds.), Places, events and sport : going for gold : SMAANZ 2017 Conference : 29 November - 1 December, Gold Coast, Australia. SMAANZ; Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand. p. 62–62. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Dibben, Mark (2017). The Multi-faceted relationship value of motorsports events : the Isle of Man Motorcycle Road Races. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Gabrielsson, Carl (2016). Exploring the market development of a ‘new’ sport : contributions of equipment manufacturers and retailers. In ., , (Eds.), SMAANZ Conference 2016 : Book of Abstracts : Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand), 23 November – 25 November. SMAANZ : Sport Management Assosication of Australia & New Zealand. p. 69–69. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Gabrielsson, Carl (2016). Exploring the market development of a ‘new’ sport : contributions of equipment manufacturers and retailers. Full text in Research Archive
• Egilsson, Birnir & Dolles, Harald (2016). Self-initiated expatriation in sports : conceptualizing the international supply chain. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Dibben, Mark (2016). Investigating entrepreneurial activity in motorsports : the case of a world landspeed record atempt in New Zealand. In ., , (Eds.), SMAANZ Conference 2016 : Book of Abstracts : Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand), 23 November – 25 November. SMAANZ : Sport Management Assosication of Australia & New Zealand. p. 26–26. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Dibben, Mark (2016). Investigating entrepreneurial activity in motorsports : the case of a world landspeed record atempt in New Zealand. Full text in Research Archive
• Egilsson, Birnir & Dolles, Harald (2016). Self-initiated expatriation in sports : conceptualizing the international supply chain. In ., , (Eds.), SMAANZ Conference 2016 : Book of Abstracts : Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand), 23 November – 25 November. SMAANZ : Sport Management Assosication of Australia & New Zealand. p. 102–102. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Dibben, Mark (2015). Aiming for top speed : investigating a world landspeed record atempt. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Dibben, Mark (2015). Aiming for top speed : investigating a world landspeed record atempt. In ., Ukjent (Eds.), Proceedings of the 23rd Conference of the European Association for Sport Management : Sport Management in the Digital Age : Dublin 09.09.15 - 12.09.15. EASM : European Association for Sport Management. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald (2015). Advancing sport management education and research. Hitotsubashi Daigaku supotsu kenkyuu = Hitotsubashi annual of sport studies. ISSN 1880-3814. 34, p. 54–59. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Dibben, Mark & Hardy, Anne (2015). Life on the edge : adventure tourism, neo-tribes and motorcycle racing at the Isle of Man. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Dibben, Mark R.; Halpern, Nigel; Hardy, Anne; Lynch, Philippa M. & Mykletun, Reidar J. [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2015). Adventure tourism and responsible tourism : a paradox? In Bjarnadóttir, Eyrún Jenný; Huijbens, Edward H. & Björnsdóttir, Kristín Sóley (Ed.), Responsible tourism? : book of abstracts : the 24th Nordic symposium in tourism and hospitality research : Reykjavík 1st - 3rd October 2015. Icelandic Tourism Research Centre. ISSN 9789935437372. p. 69–69. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Dibben, Mark R.; Halpern, Nigel; Hardy, Anne; Lynch, Philippa M. & Mykletun, Reidar J. [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2015). Adventure tourism and responsible tourism : a paradox? Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Dibben, Mark & Hardy, Anne (2015). Life on the edge : adventure tourism, neo-tribes and motorcycle racing at the Isle of Man. In Bjarnadóttir, Eyrún Jenný; Huijbens, Edward H. & Björnsdóttir, Kristín Sóley (Ed.), Responsible tourism? : book of abstracts : the 24th Nordic symposium in tourism and hospitality research : Reykjavík 1st - 3rd October 2015. Icelandic Tourism Research Centre. ISSN 9789935437372. p. 72–72. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2015). Twenty years of development of the J-League : analysing the business parameters of professional football in Japan. In Cho, Younghan (Eds.), Football in Asia : history, culture and business. Routledge. ISSN 9781138816022. p. 124–143. Full text in Research Archive
• Winand, Mathieu & Dolles, Harald (2015). Guest editorial. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 5(5). doi: 10.1108/SBM-09-2015-0028. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2014). Unlocking advertising, activation and sponsorship in an emerging market : the case of Beijing Olympics. In Escribá-Esteve, Alejandro (Eds.), EURAM 2014 : waves and winds of strategic leadershipfor sustainable competitiveness : Valencia, Spain 4-7 June 2014. Universitat de Valencia. ISSN 9788469703779. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This research aims to describe and explain the advertising behavior seen as an activation strategy performed by Olympic sponsors in an emerging market context. It provides insights into the strategic goals related to sponsorship. The longitudinal approach taken opens the possibility to explore the dynamics of the strategies of Chinese as well as foreign firms in China. A meansobjective framework of sponsoring consists of six factors, which were applied to analyze 739 advertisements, articles and press releases collected from Chinese newspapers and Chinese official web pages covering a period of nine years (2001 to 2008). Based on a qualitative content analysis and nine means-objectives combinations in sponsorship patterns we discovered six dominant advertising strategies through this unlocking methodology. Our theorizing is finally based on these findings, which seem to be dependent on the lead-time to the Olympic Games and the level of internationalization of the sponsoring firm.

• Dolles, Harald; Mansson, Sebastian & Schmidt, Christian (2014). Developing Chinese high-potential employees : challenges for the international human resources management of MNCS. In Escribá-Esteve, Alejandro (Eds.), EURAM 2014 : waves and winds of strategic leadershipfor sustainable competitiveness : Valencia, Spain 4-7 June 2014. Universitat de Valencia. ISSN 9788469703779. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study shows how multinational corporations structure their global approach to identification and development of internal high-potential employees towards global leadership positions, and to what extent it is adapted to China. The research is based on more than 20 interviews with 14 multinational corporations across different industries. The main finding is that in most corporations, adaptations of talent management processes in China are limited, but do exist. However, at the higher leadership levels, there are virtually no adaptations of global leadership standards as of today, and most multinational corporations are striving to implement a global and universal talent management approach.

• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2014). Branding and governance in sports : best papers from the “Managing Sport” tracks at the EURAM Annual Meeting in Istanbul 2013. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 4(4). doi: 10.1108/SBM-05-2014-0030. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2014). Guest editorial: Branding and governance in sports : best papers from the "Managing Sport" tracks at the EURAM Annual Meeting in Istandbul 2013. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 4(4), p. 266–269. Full text in Research Archive
• Schmidt, Christian; Mansson, Sebastian & Dolles, Harald (2014). Developing Chinese high-potential employees : challenges for the international human resources management of MNCs. In Meyer, Klaus & Kiyak, Tunga (Ed.), Proceedings of the 56th annual meeting of the Academy of International Business : local contexts in global business : Vancouver, Canada, June 24-26, 2014. Academy of International Business. p. 141–141. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study shows how multinational corporations structure their global approach to identification and development of internal high-potential employees towards global leadership positions, and to what extent it is adapted to China. The research is based on more than 20 interviews with 14 multinational corporations across different industries. The main finding is that in most corporations, adaptations of talent management processes in China are limited, but do exist. However, at the higher leadership levels, there are virtually no adaptations of global leadership standards as of today, and most multinational corporations are striving to implement a global and universal talent management approach.

• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2014). Unlocking advertising, activation and sponsorship in an emerging market : the case of Beijing Olympics. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2014). Unlocking advertising, activation and sponsorship in an emerging market : the case of Beijing Olympics. In Meyer, Klaus & Kiyak, Tunga (Ed.), Proceedings of the 56th annual meeting of the Academy of International Business : local contexts in global business : Vancouver, Canada, June 24-26, 2014. Academy of International Business. p. 28–28. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This research aims to describe and explain the advertising behavior seen as an activation strategy performed by Olympic sponsors in an emerging market context. It provides insights into the strategic goals related to sponsorship. The longitudinal approach taken opens the possibility to explore the dynamics of the strategies of Chinese as well as foreign firms in China. A means-objective framework of sponsoring consists of six factors, which were applied to analyze 739 advertisements, articles and press releases collected from Chinese newspapers and Chinese official web pages covering a period of nine years (2001 to 2008). Based on a qualitative content analysis and nine means-objectives combinations in sponsorship patterns we discovered six dominant advertising strategies through this unlocking methodology. Our theorizing is finally based on these findings, which seem to be dependent on the lead-time to the Olympic Games and the level of internationalization of the sponsoring firm.

• Dolles, Harald; Mansson, Sebastian & Schmidt, Christian (2014). Developing Chinese high-potential employees : challenges for the international human resources management of MNCS. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2014). Unlocking advertising, activation and sponsorship in an emerging market : the case of Beijing Olympics. Full text in Research Archive
• Schmidt, Christian; Mansson, Sebastian & Dolles, Harald (2014). Developing Chinese high-potential employees : challenges for the international human resources management of MNCs. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald (2014). Exploring issues of ecology and sustainability in mega-sporting events. In Armbrecht, John; Lundberg, Erik & Mossberg, Lena (Ed.), Från Bob Dylan till Way Out West : En vänbok till Tommy D Andersson. Bokförlaget BAS. ISSN 9789172463240. p. 86–93. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2013). Emerging economies and mega-sporting events : a longitudinal analysis of advertising patterns and market strategies of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games’ sponsoring partners. In McDougall-Covin, Patricia & Kiyak, Tunga (Ed.), Bridging the divide : linking IB to complementary disciplines and practice : proceedings of the 55th meeting of the Academy of International Business. Academy of International Business. p. 226–226. Full text in Research Archive
• Andersson, Tommy; Getz, Donald Philip; Mykletun, Reidar J. & Dolles, Harald (2013). A strategic approach to develop and maintain sponsorship income for events. In Lindberg, Frank (Eds.), Innovation and value creation in experience‐based tourism : book of proceedings : the 22nd Nordic Symposium in Tourism and Hospitality Research. Universitetet i Nordland. p. 81–81. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Schmidt, Christian & Mansson, Sebastian (2013). Developing Chinese high-potential employees : challenges for the international human resources management of MNCs. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study shows how multinational corporations structure their global approach to identification and development of internal high-potential employees towards global leadership positions, and to what extent it is adapted to China. The research is based on more than 20 interviews with 14 multinational corporations across different industries. The main finding is that in most corporations, adaptations of talent management processes in China are limited, but do exist. However, at the higher leadership levels, there are virtually no adaptations of global leadership standards as of today, and most multinational corporations are striving to implement a global and universal talent management approach.

• Dolles, Harald; Alvstam, Claes G. & Ström, Patrik (2013). Guest editorial - The changing competitive landscape in Euro-Asia business. Asian Business & Management. ISSN 1472-4782. 12(5), p. 499–502. doi: 10.1057/abm.2013.16. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2013). The 20th Anniversary of the Japanese Professional Football League (J-League): Creating a New Market For Football in Japan and Asia. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The 20th anniversary of the J-League provides a good occasion to look back at what has been achieved towards the development of football in Asia. By considering the implementation, as well as the immediate and sustainable success of the Japanese professional soccer (hence: football) league (J-League) as a neglected research example, we apply the “network of value captures” research framework to the Japanese context. This research framework identifies and describes the business parameters of professional football by the following dimensions: (1) the product and its features; (2) various customer groups; and (3) the future vision of the club as central to different levels of strategy aggregation. During the first two decades the J-League’s establishment has been the catalyst for the growth of football in Japan and, when comparing globally, few other countries can boast such a rapid improvement in team sports and an increasing international awareness of its league, its players and its fans. Keywords: Football in Asia, Network of Value Captures.

• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2013). Mega-sporting events and international marketing in emerging markets : advertising patterns and market strategies of Beijing Olympic Games sponsoring partners. Shõgaku ronsan. ISSN 0286-7702. 54(5), p. 41–75. Full text in Research Archive
• Alvstam, Claes G.; Dolles, Harald & Ström, Patrik (2013). The service sector in the free trade agreement between the EU and Singapore : pilot case for other Asian countries? Full text in Research Archive
• Andersson, Tommy Daniel; Getz, Donald Philip; Mykletun, Reidar J. & Dolles, Harald (2013). A strategic approach to develop and maintain sponsorship income for events. Full text in Research Archive
• Dolles, Harald; Takahashi, Yoshiaki; Hayakawa, Hiroko & Söderman, Sten (2012). スポーツ・マネジメントとメガイベント: Jリーグ・サッカーとアジアのメガスポーツ・イベント: はしがき [Sports Management and Mega Events: J-League Soccer and Mega-Sports Events in Asia: Introduction]. In Dolles, Harald; Takahashi, Yoshiaki; Hayakawa, Hiroko & Söderman, Sten (Ed.), スポーツ・マネジメントとメガイベント : Jリーグ・サッカーとアジアのメガスポーツ・イベント [Sports Management and Mega Events : J-League Soccer and Mega-Sports Events in Asia]. Bunshindo. ISSN 9784830947490. p. 1–6. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  本書は，第I部でスポーツとは何か，その本質，日本でのスポーツの歴史，スポーツ・ビジネスの 発展，さらにスポーツ・マネジメントの対象や領域について，日本プロサッカー(Jリーグ)に視点を 合わせて考察している。また，世界と日本のプロスポツの動向，さらにたとえば，ヨーロッパとアメ リカのリーグ・マネジメントの比較を行っている。第II部では，オリンピック，サッカー・ワールド・ カップ大会，さらにインドのクリケット・ワールド・カップ大会，韓国のウノレトラマラソン大会などの 代巨大スポーツ大会の運営に関して，アジアのメガイベントとして取り上げ，そこでの種々の問 題を経済学的，経営学的，社会学的(文化的)，かつ環境的視点から考察し論じている。

• Dolles, Harald (2012). Hosting large-scale sporting events successfully : questions of environmental friendliness and sustainability. In Mykletun, Reidar J. (Eds.), Advances in event management research and practice : proceedings V : Global Event Congress June 2012. Universitetet i Stavanger. ISSN 9788276444995. p. 8–8. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Sports events are continuing to grow in size, thus implying that the associated effects on the environment are also growing. Waste, noise, but also increased emissions of greenhouse gases from traveling spectators, media representatives and participants, the use of land and materials for the construction and modernization of arenas and sports facilities, as well as the high consumption of energy and water during the sporting event all have an adverse effect on the environment. An environmental protection concept is therefore increasingly enforced by event awarding institutions, event organizers and other event stakeholders. Examples will demonstrate that measures to protect the environment might lead to a win-win-situation. Through relatively simple measures – for example, such as rain water treatment or energy-efficient floodlights – savings in water and energy consumption can be achieved that reduce costs for operators of sports facilities and at the same time benefit the environment. And this not only in the short term, but also over many years. And with further increasing oil and gas prices capital expenditure on efficiency technology and renewable energy pays itself off within a few years. By having the objective of making a long-term and lasting contribution to environmental protection in hosting large-scale sporting events the image of event organizers, associated corporate partners, sports associations and regions might benefit as well.

• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2012). Guest editorial - Evaluating and measuring: applying a management perspective on sports. Best papers from the "Sport as a Business" track at the EURAM annual meeting, Tallin 2011. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 2(3), p. 174–176. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Special Issue: Evaluating and measuring: applying a management perspective on sports. Best papers from the "Sport as a Business" track at the EURAM annual meeting, Tallin 2011. Guest editors: Harald Dolles and Sten Söderman.

• Dolles, Harald & Söderman, Sten (2011). Guest editorial - Managing sport: governance and performance. Best papers from the "Sport as Business" track at the EURAM Annual Meeting in Rome 2010. Sport, Business and Management. ISSN 2042-678X. 1(3), p. 214–218. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Special Issue: Managing sport: governance and performance. Best papers from the "Sport as Business" track at the EURAM Annual Meeting in Rome 2010. Guest editors: Harald Dolles and Sten Söderman.

• Solenes, Oskar; Dolles, Harald; Gammelsæter, Hallgeir; Kåfjord, Sondre; Rekdal, Eddie & Straume, Solveig [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2014). Toppfotballens betydning for vertsregionen : en studie av Molde Fotballklubbs betydning for Molderegionen. Høgskolen i Molde - Vitenskapelig høgskole i logistikk. ISSN 9788279621812. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Molde Fotballklubbs korrigerte driftsresultat har i femårsperioden 2008-2012 vært på 67 millioner. Av klubbens inntekter kommer halvparten fra Molderegionen og halvparten fra kilder utenfor regionen. - Et korrigert regionregnskap viser at MFK har bidratt til en netto kapitaltilførsel til Molderegionen på 165 millioner kroner i perioden. - MFKs virksomhet har i perioden direkte bidratt med skatteinntekter på 23 millioner kroner til Molde kommune, 5 millioner kroner til fylkeskommunen og 105 millioner til sentrale myndigheter. - Direkte og indirekte skaper MFK mellom 110-120 arbeidsplasser i Molderegionen. - MFK er svært dominerende når det gjelder å profilere Molde i riks- og regionmediene. Opp til 75 prosent av all «namedropping» av Moldenavnet i disse mediene er knyttet til MFK. På grunn av MFK får Molde en medieomtale som langt overgår det byer med tilsvarende befolkningstall oppnår. Av samme grunn får Molde også mer omtale enn større byer som Haugesund og Ålesund. Dette kan ses på som en merverdi av de 81 millioner kroner lokale sponsorkroner brukte på MFK i perioden 2008-12. - De frivillige i MFK utførte i 2012 en arbeidsinnsats målt til mer enn 59 000 arbeidstimer til en verdi av 14,1 millioner kroner. - Både utflyttede romsdalinger og MFKs tilhengere trekker fram MFK som en av Moldes viktigste merkevarer. Også romsdalinger som ikke er spesielt interessert i fotball og MFK opplever stolthet når MFK gjør det godt, og MFKs prestasjoner og sponsorer blir lagt godt merke til også blant romsdalinger som ikke har fotball som sin primære interesse. - Blant klubbens tilhengere er det tilsynelatende høy betalingsvilje for å berge klubben.

• Dolles, Harald (2013). Expert opinion : sport arenas today and tomorrow. I: Event tourism : concepts, international case studies, and research / Donald Getz. Cognizant Communication Corporation. Full text in Research Archive

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