Diagnosis of the status of sports clubs through comparative analysis of influencial factors

Research was conducted on a sample of 20 clubs from seven European countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. The sample consisted of 10 clubs from Bosnia and Herzegovina and 10 clubs from Europe. All clubs had a first division status in their countries and some even had major experience playing in the European competitions. In the paper we used a comparative analysis of the status of these clubs when it came to material and human resources, a comparative analysis of the clubs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and foreign clubs, as well as statistically significant differences between the clubs. The shown results briefly talk about the status of the clubs, their funding, costs, professional management and status in terms of competitions. The answers are different in character for all the given questions. Based on the obtained results the status in the local and foreign basketball clubs can be seen. The differences that are proven can be the guide to successful functioning of the clubs. Also certain results obtained may serve as a benchmark of business operations in the clubs.