ABOUT BOOK

"This study shows some generic characteristics from sports that are of relevance to ~samhandling structures under risk. The findings are based on a case study of the ~concept of “Total Football” and the Rosenborg Football Club (RBK) in Norway. ~Football is a dynamic sport with several factors that come into play and where ~flexible solutions are demanded. The case is also of relevance for organizations in ~handling risk. RBK’s samhandling is based on “Total Football” and flow theory. In ~analyzing RBK, we also apply theories of improvisation. RBK created a platform ~that gave both direction to choices and a clear playing pattern. This platform further ~ensured that tasks could be executed at high speed and high intensity, described as ~“flow”. Flow contributed to both speed and precision in the playing pattern. It is ~concluded that the following is relevant for other organizations: 1) Forming a deeper ~understanding of samhandling and ensuring top management commitment; 2) ~Creating, establishing and maintaining samhandling in a manner that suits the organization; ~and 3) Minimal structures can be of great importance for organizations ~in unforeseen and risky situations."