Managing Sports Organizations

Managing Sport Organizations, 2e is a newly updated and comprehensive introduction to the themes and elements surrounding sport management. The book teaches management theory and principles in a coherent manner, helping to reinforce these concepts for students in schools of business, and serving to introduce them to students in other school settings (kinesiology, exercise science, sport science). The authors introduce important industry segment information chapter by chapter, allowing students to wed theory and application throughout. An online Instructor's Manual and a Test Bank are available as well.


Important industry segment information is introduced chapter by chapter, allowing students to wed theory and application throughout
Effectively weaves sport industry issues with fundamental management theories and practices
Provides informative introductions to all fundamental aspects of sport management- Leadership, Information Technology, Media, Facility management, HR and much more

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"Using the authors' breadth of experiences in the field of sport management, Managing Sport Organizations, Second Edition provides a comprehensive discussion of the fundamentals of management within the sport industry. By beginning each chapter with discussion of a major sector of the industry, students are exposed to the diverse opportunities available to them. Using practical examples from these different sectors, students are provided the principles of management and how these principles apply to real world settings. Written in an engaging and straightforward manner, anyone with interest in sport will find this text to be accessible and informative."
-- Laura J. Burton, Assistant Professor, Sport Management, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut

"Managing Sport Organizations, Second Edition is an engaging and informative look at the business of sport and the organizations that shape the industry .
Students and practitioners will benefit from the extensive research, the real world examples, and the insightful observations. This book is a top-notch and practical guide for those in the business and students looking to become the next great managers in the sport industry."
- Wade Martin, President & General Manager, Dew Action Sports Tour

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Daniel Covell is associate professor of Sport Management, School of Business, Western New England College, and editor of the Butterworth-Heinemann Fundamentals of Sport Management textbook series. Sharianne Walker is associate professor of Sport Management, School of Business, Western New England College Julian Siciliano is Dean of the School of Business, Western New England College Peter Hess is professor of Management, School of Business, Western New England College

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Chapter 1: Introduction to sport and management Chapter 2: Globalization and social responsibility Chapter 3: Information technology management and sport media Chapter 4: Developing goals and school and youth sports Chapter 5: Decision making and the health and fitness industry Chapter 6: Strategic planning and professional league sport Chapter 7: Operational planning, control and facility management Chapter 8: Organizational design and sport agency Chapter 9: The design of work and recreation Chapter 10: Motivation and leadership and Olympic sport Chapter 11: Human resource management and professional tour sport Chapter 12: Managing change and intercollegiate athletics

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