Sports Management as an Emerging Economic Activity - Trends and Best Practices (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book examines the sports industry as a broad business and economic sector with an enormous influence on regional economic development. Covering topics such as sports economics, financing sports organizations, sustainability management in sports, sports tourism and doping among athletes, this book provides a timely collection of research and best practices in the areas of sports management and policy. Sports activity is a rapidly growing and evolving industry, offering numerous business opportunities--from the manufacturing of sporting equipment and activity at gyms and sports centers to revenue from sporting events and sport tourism. In order for the varied businesses across the sport industry, whether public or private, to be successful, proper management strategies and policies must be in place. This includes the knowledge of the industry, strategic planning, sector analysis, quality management and sustainable (economic and environmental) use of resources. Featuring case examples from several countries, including Spain, Turkey, Uruguay, Portugal, and Italy, this volume provides international perspectives on a wide spectrum of managerial issues across this dynamic industry.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	October 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Marta Peris-Ortiz • Jose Alvarez-Garcia • Maria De La Cruz Del Rio Rama
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	350
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-63906-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Business negotiation Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Sport & leisure industries Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-63906-4
Barcode:	9783319639062

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