The Impact of Competitive Markets on Recruiting: Lessons from Collegiate Athletics

Cary A. Caro

doi:10.1515/mosr-2018-0002

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The Impact of Competitive Markets on Recruiting: Lessons from Collegiate Athletics

Management of Organizations: Systematic Research

Volume 79 (2018): Issue 1 (June 2018)

By: Cary A. Caro

Open Access

|Oct 2018

Abstract

Conference realignment in NCAA college athletics impacted traditional rivalries and affiliations as it took shape from 2010 to 2013. As schools traded conferences, their college football programs were left to compete against new foes, and in new markets for high school athletes. The impact of brand recognition, prestige, and new conference affiliation on recruiting are examined herein. The findings of the market competitive externalities are important for every labour market in which business opt to compete.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/mosr-2018-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2335-8750 | Journal ISSN: 1392-1142

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Language: English

Page range: 25 - 35

Submitted on: May 4, 2018

Published on: Oct 4, 2018

Published by: Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Economics and Management

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

Keywords:

recruiting,

conference realignment,

college football

Related subjects:

Business and economics,

Business management,

Marketing, sales, customer relations,

Management, organization, corporate governance,

Business development, change management, cooperation,

Human resources, labor practice, job and career

© 2018 Cary A. Caro, published by Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Economics and Management
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