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Player Exploitation in Esports Esports Organizations Policies and Business Strategies

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  • Dominteanu Teodora

    (1 Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania ; Department of Physical Education and Sports)

  • Smîdu Neluța

    (2 Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania ; Department of Physical Education and Sports)

  • Voinea Andreea

    (3 Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania ; Department of Physical Education and Sports)

  • Dinciu Corina-Claudia

    (4 Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania ; Department of Physical Education and Sports)

  • Porfireanu Maria-Cristiana

    (5 Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania ; Department of Physical Education and Sports)

  • Iacobini Adrian

    (6 Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania ; Department of Physical Education and Sports)

Abstract

Player exploitation in esports refers to the practice of exploiting players for financial or other gain without providing fair compensation or benefits. This can include issues such as low wages lack of job security and poor working conditions. Examples of player exploitation in esports include signing players with long-term contracts with low wages and no benefits and the use of non-disclosure agreements. Agreement (NDA) prevents players from discussing their pay or working conditions. This situation makes it difficult for players to negotiate better contracts or speak out against abuse leaving teams if they are unhappy with their situation. Another example is the lack of proper training support and benefits for players such as healthcare and mental health. Many esports teams do not provide enough resources for players to improve their skills and maintain good physical condition. This can lead to fatigue and injuries which can seriously affect a player’s career. Many esports players are young and the lack of access to these resources makes them vulnerable to exploitation. The esports industry is still relatively new and unregulated which can make it easy for companies and teams to exploit players. However, there are many organizations and advocacy groups working to improve working conditions and ensure fair treatment for sports athletes. Athlete exploitation in esports in general is a serious issue that needs to be addressed to ensure that athletes are treated fairly and have the resources they need to succeed in their careers.

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  • Dominteanu Teodora & Smîdu Neluța & Voinea Andreea & Dinciu Corina-Claudia & Porfireanu Maria-Cristiana & Iacobini Adrian, 2023. "Player Exploitation in Esports Esports Organizations Policies and Business Strategies," Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, Sciendo, vol. 17(1), pages 1413-1420, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:vrs:poicbe:v:17:y:2023:i:1:p:1413-1420:n:31
    DOI: 10.2478/picbe-2023-0127
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