Qualitative data
The significance of a workable relationship
between NSOs and the GSS on various legislative
and bureaucratic matters was emphasized
by nearly all respondents during
interviews. They all pinpointed the value of a
co-operative, dependent relationship
between the government and the sport
organizations over funding and regulatory
issues. They also stressed that what they
perceive as performance of NSOs is significantly enhanced if their relationship with
the GSS is smooth and continuously supportive.
In the words of a technical director:
The co-operation between the NSO and the
GSS plays an inseparable part in the facilitation
of effectiveness of the NSO. If there is
collaboration, this means there is no predisposition
to opposition. (Technical director)