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Governance and Policy Development in Sport Organizations introduces students to the power and politics of sport organizations. Students learn how people involved in governance set the tone of an entire organization and how individual sport governing bodies fit into the greater industry. Because these organizations control sport activities on a local, national, and global level, it is essential that students be familiar with and understand their authority, organizational structure, and function. Hums and MacLean present this information for the major governing bodies in various segments of professional and amateur sport.

The text also includes discussions of current policy issues and shows how policy development relates to governance in the different industry segments. While giving students a strong knowledge base in these areas, the authors provide a model for and student practice in confronting real-life policy issues. Another strength of the text is that ethics is prominently featured throughout. As students explore the different issues in sport and the policies that evolved as a result, they will discover that many of these issues involve ethical dilemmas. ... Read more

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Understanding Sport Organizations: The Application of Organization Theory, Second Edition, a new edition of a ground-breaking text, continues to give readers a strong foundation in organization theory and application of that theory by providing a real-world context to all its issues. It engages readers by providing opportunities to discover the theory in practice through use of profiles, case studies, and examples of sport organizations in each chapter.

Updated with new research and current examples that will help the reader develop a clearer understanding of organization theory, this edition benefits the reader by featuring:

•A new chapter on strategic alliances explores the growing complexity of sport organizations and the impact that complexity has on the planning and decision making of sport managers. It will help current and future professionals recognize and understand the opportunities that exist both outside and within the sport industry to benefit their organizations.
•A new chapter on research in sport management prepares readers to become competent researchers by providing guidance on research design and methodology, data collection and analysis, and issues of quality.
•A new section in each chapter, titled "Key Issues for Managers," details vital concepts that will help managers apply information taken from topics in the text to specific issues they face on the job.

To enhance understanding and bring the material to life, Understanding Sport Organizations: The Application of Organization Theory, Second Edition, references numerous current examples. Each chapter opens with a practical example of a sport organization and closes with a case for analysis that allows the reader to directly apply the information from the chapter. Throughout the text, "Time-Out" sidebars present examples to illustrate specific concepts under discussion. The examples are effective in highlighting for students and professionals the many different areas in which organization theory occurs.

The book also employs chapter objectives, summaries, key concepts, review questions, and suggestions for further reading for each chapter, guiding readers to a greater and more practical understanding of core issues. It also examines organizational goals, strategy, environments, culture, technology, power, conflict, leadership, change, and many other issues affecting sport managers.

This new edition provides readers with opportunities to discover sport organization theory in practical terms and to apply the knowledge in real-world situations. It engages readers in the many different areas in which organizational theory occurs; it also recognizes the dynamic, increasingly sophisticated sport industry, both in academic and applied settings. Understanding Sport Organizations: The Application of Organization Theory, Second Edition, is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike. ... Read more

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excellent resource
it was great to read this book in terms of mixing pure admin perspectives to sports management. it also provided me with methods which i will be able to produce effective goals for any sport organization i work for and that is important !!! i also benefitted from this book in terms of getting more understanding with regard to decision making, size impact on organization and so on.
i highly recommend this book for sports managers.
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Written with both the United States and Canadian markets in mind, Financial Resources provides an excellent economic foundation for today's sport and leisure services manager. Readers will gain aptitude in the essential skills needed when preparing, presenting, and managing budgets. Become an enterprising custodian of resources by learning to utilize your finances effectively. ... Read more

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Sociology of Sport Class
This product helped me while taking my course, Sociology of Sport, at Saint Leo University (Dade City, FL). ... Read more

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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 Instructors 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 ... Read more

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2nd edition. Highlighting/margin notes. Reader/shelf wear. ... Read more

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Written by Packianathan Chelladurai, one of the preeminent scholars and researchers in the field of sport management, this text presents a clear and concise treatment of the management of organizations in sport and physical activity.

The four functions of management-planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating- provide the general framework for the book. This organization, used in the majority of texts written for business students, represents the simplest and best approach to introduce students to the intricacies of management. For each function, Chelladurai uses relevant theory to explain why sport and physical activity managers do what they do, citing the theoretical models most relevant to the unique aspects of the sports industry. He also introduces readers to landmark studies in management giving particular emphasis to those in sport management.

In addition, Chelladurai provides numerous examples from the broad area of physical activity and sports, including professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, health clubs, sports clubs, consulting firms, and nonprofit sports/fitness programs. His examples also highlight management experiences in public, private, and third sector, profit and nonprofit, and small and large organizations. ... Read more

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An excellent source for Sport Management
It is an excellent source for sport management. It is another book of Chella that explores the fundamental knowledge and important issues for sport management but in a very update edition and approach. ... Read more

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Managing Sports Organizations integrates sport industry dynamics with important management principles and concepts. Every chapter examines management principles, concepts and issues from the perspective of how to improve the performance of sport organizations. To ensure that readers understand the complexity of the sport industry, each chapter features a distinct sport segment with information about the structure and characteristics of the highlighted sport segment. Managing Sports Organizations incorporates information about functional areas such as finance, marketing and legal aspects of sport industry. ... Read more

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Managing People in Sport Organizations provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of managing people within a human resource management framework. It provides the reader with the skills to understand and work with people in sport organizations and, given the significant changes in sport organizations over the past twenty years, it addresses the issues of managing organizational complexity and how human resources adds value. Written by a team of expert authors it:

* Provides a systematic approach to managing people based on well established conceptual frameworks supported by substantial empirical research
* Analysis and explains how to understand and work with people in organisationally complex situations
* Outlines how HR can support organisational strategy, positively impact performance and deliver sustainable success
* Designs a strategic human resource management plan that is effective, sustainable and able to adapt to changing conditions.
* Covers the key research findings in the key area of HR in sport.

With each chapter including learning objectives, key issues, international cases studies and supported by online PowerPoint slides Managing People in Sport Organizations is the definitive text for this crucial area of sports management.

* Provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to the theory and practice of managing people in sports organisations
* Analyses and explains how to understand and work with people in organisationally complex situations
* Outlines how HR can support organisational strategy, positively impact performance and deliver sustainable success ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2006. The length of the article is 16840 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sheldon Kennedy and a Canadian tragedy revisited: a comparative look at U.S. and Canadian jurisprudence on youth sports organizations' civil liability for child sexual exploitation.
Author: M. Bradford Preston
Publication: Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39Issue: 4Page: 1333(40)

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This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA's on July 1, 1995. The length of the article is 761 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The IRS should clarify the issue of whether Olympic and other sports organizations qualify for IRC section 501(c)(3) treatment despite the fact that athletes participating in such events are not longer exclusively amateurs. The definition of amateur in the tax code has never been clear, and regulations have not been revised since the Olympics relaxed the standards for athletes. This issue is of relevance to both the organizations and individuals that support these organizations with charitable donations.

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Title: What is "amateur" sports competition? (tax-exempt organizations)
Author: Charles T. Crawford
Publication: The Tax Adviser (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1995
Publisher: American Institute of CPA's
Volume: 26Issue: n7Page: 407(2)

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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included.look no further for study resources or reference material. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and practice-tests for your textbook. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Palaestra, published by Challenge Publications Limited on June 22, 1992. The length of the article is 1122 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Fourth annual awards banquet of the National Disabled Sports Organizations.
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 1992
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
Volume: v8Issue: n4Page: p48(3)

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This digital document is an article from New Hampshire Business Review, published by Thomson Gale on March 2, 2007. The length of the article is 935 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sports organizations, state, SNHU team up in unique effort: 'Team NH' is aimed at fostering friendships between SNHU student athletes and clients of the Moore Center.(Southern New Hampshire University)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: New Hampshire Business Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 2, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 29Issue: 5Page: 29(1)

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