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Here is the gripping account of a wholesome American family which
elected to turn a son's tragic death as a human sacrifice into a
positive program to fight substance abuse.
- What makes the sports organization different from other
commercial organizations?
- How can managers in sport improve organizational
effectiveness?
Sport is a special kind of commercial enterprise. Whether it s
the ability to engender exceptionally high levels of commitment and
loyalty or the fact that the employees (athletes) are
simultaneously the service provider and the product, the sports
organization is different.
This comprehensive and accessible textbook examines the key
theories that are used to underpin organizational analysis in
sport, helping the student and practitioner to understand the
different types of behaviour that occur within the sports
organization and to develop ways of managing that behaviour more
effectively. The book explores behaviour on individual,
interpersonal, group and whole organization levels, and develops an
evidence-based framework for analysis built around key concepts
such as:
- motivation
- rewards and incentives
- interpersonal relationships
- power, influence and leadership
- culture and ideology
- conflict, disputes and grievances
- anxiety, stress and alienation
- equity and inclusion.
With international case-studies and data, review questions and
useful guides to further reading included in every chapter, no
other textbook develops critical skills or an awareness of ethical
issues as effectively as this book. It is important reading for all
students and practitioners working in sport, leisure or recreation
management."
Drug free sport is an unattainable aspiration. In this critical,
paradigm-shifting reappraisal of contemporary drug policy in sport,
Bob Stewart and Aaron Smith argue that drug use in sport is an
inexorable consequence of the nature, structure and culture of
sport itself. By de-mythologising and de-moralising the assumptions
that prop up current drug management controls, and re-emphasising
the importance of the long-term well-being and civil rights of the
athlete, they offer a powerful argument for creating a legitimate
space for drug use in sport. The book offers a broad ranging
overview of the social and commercial pressures impelling drug use,
and maps the full historical and social extent of the problem. With
policy analysis at the centre of the discussion, the book explores
the complete range of social, management, policy, scientific,
technological and health issues around drugs in sport, highlighting
the irresolvable tension between the zero-tolerance model as
advanced by WADA and the harm-reduction approach adopted by drug
education and treatment agencies. While there are no simple
solutions, as long as drugs use is endemic in wider society the
authors argue that a more nuanced and progressive approach is
required in order to safeguard and protect the health, social
liberty and best interests of athletes and sports people, as well
as the value of sport itself.
Australians have invested an enormous amount of emotional and
physical capital in their sporting systems and structures. While
Australian sport has many times been dissected from a historical
and cultural perspective, there is little detailed analysis of
sport's relationship with government. The book focuses on sport
policy, and examines the ways in which government has affected the
development of Australian sport since 1919. The text identifies the
political, economic and cultural context in which policies were
set, and examines critical policy shifts. The book also provides a
strong theoretical foundation by first discussing the underlying
principles of policy formulation, and second, the rationale for
government intervention in national sport. It includes a number of
sport policy case studies, with particular attention to the
following topics: - Elite and Community sport development - Trends
in participation and sport fan preferences - Problems in attracting
young people to sport participation - Improving the management
systems of sporting bodies - Government policy on sport
broadcasting - Tools for evaluating sport policy Providing a unique
blend of theory, history and practice, this text provides an
essential foundation for sport policy analysis and will be read by
students of sport studies and sport management as well as
professionals with an interest in sport development.
Australians have invested an enormous amount of emotional and
physical capital in their sporting systems and structures. While
Australian sport has many times been dissected from a historical
and cultural perspective, there is little detailed analysis of
sport's relationship with government. The book focuses on sport
policy, and examines the ways in which government has affected the
development of Australian sport since 1919. The text identifies the
political, economic and cultural context in which policies were
set, and examines critical policy shifts. The book also provides a
strong theoretical foundation by first discussing the underlying
principles of policy formulation, and second, the rationale for
government intervention in national sport. It includes a number of
sport policy case studies, with particular attention to the
following topics: - Elite and Community sport development - Trends
in participation and sport fan preferences - Problems in attracting
young people to sport participation - Improving the management
systems of sporting bodies - Government policy on sport
broadcasting - Tools for evaluating sport policy Providing a unique
blend of theory, history and practice, this text provides an
essential foundation for sport policy analysis and will be read by
students of sport studies and sport management as well as
professionals with an interest in sport development.
Sport Funding and Finance provides a complete introduction to the
macro-level and micro-level aspects of sport finance. It describes
the evolution of sport from a kitchen-table operation into the
sophisticated, boardroom-driven global financial industry that it
is today. It uses the professional sports leagues of the US and
Europe as an international benchmark, and explains why the
financial context is so important for all managers working in
sport. The book also provides a step-by-step introduction to the
principles and practice of effective financial management,
providing the reader with a complete set of professional tools and
skills for use in the sport industry. Now in a fully revised and
updated new edition, the book develops the reader's understanding
by first explaining basic concepts in finance and accounting before
progressing to more complex issues and ideas. It covers every key
topic in financial management, including: Planning and strategy
Budgeting Financial projections Fundraising Pricing Costing
Feasibility studies Economic impact analysis Ratio analysis Every
chapter includes a blend of theory, contextual material and
real-world data and case studies from around the world, clearly
linking principles to practice, as well as review questions and
problem-solving exercises to test the reader's understanding. Sport
Funding and Finance is the perfect foundation text for any
degree-level course in sport finance, and an invaluable reference
for any sport management professional looking to deepen their
understanding of funding and finance.
Sport Funding and Finance provides a complete introduction to the
macro-level and micro-level aspects of sport finance. It describes
the evolution of sport from a kitchen-table operation into the
sophisticated, boardroom-driven global financial industry that it
is today. It uses the professional sports leagues of the US and
Europe as an international benchmark, and explains why the
financial context is so important for all managers working in
sport. The book also provides a step-by-step introduction to the
principles and practice of effective financial management,
providing the reader with a complete set of professional tools and
skills for use in the sport industry. Now in a fully revised and
updated new edition, the book develops the reader's understanding
by first explaining basic concepts in finance and accounting before
progressing to more complex issues and ideas. It covers every key
topic in financial management, including: Planning and strategy
Budgeting Financial projections Fundraising Pricing Costing
Feasibility studies Economic impact analysis Ratio analysis Every
chapter includes a blend of theory, contextual material and
real-world data and case studies from around the world, clearly
linking principles to practice, as well as review questions and
problem-solving exercises to test the reader's understanding. Sport
Funding and Finance is the perfect foundation text for any
degree-level course in sport finance, and an invaluable reference
for any sport management professional looking to deepen their
understanding of funding and finance.
Drug free sport is an unattainable aspiration. In this critical,
paradigm-shifting reappraisal of contemporary drug policy in sport,
Bob Stewart and Aaron Smith argue that drug use in sport is an
inexorable consequence of the nature, structure and culture of
sport itself. By de-mythologising and de-moralising the assumptions
that prop up current drug management controls, and re-emphasising
the importance of the long-term well being and civil rights of the
athlete, they offer a powerful argument for creating a legitimate
space for drug use in sport. The book offers a broad ranging
overview of the social and commercial pressures impelling drug use,
and maps the full historical and social extent of the problem. With
policy analysis at the centre of the discussion, the book explores
the complete range of social, management, policy, scientific,
technological and health issues around drugs in sport, highlighting
the irresolvable tension between the zero-tolerance model as
advanced by WADA and the harm-reduction approach adopted by drug
education and treatment agencies. While there are no simple
solutions, as long as drugs use is endemic in wider society the
authors argue that a more nuanced and progressive approach is
required in order to safeguard and protect the health, social
liberty and best interests of athletes and sports people, as well
as the value of sport itself.
In the pursuit of more muscle, enhanced strength, sustained
endurance and idealised physiques, an increasing number of elite
athletes, recreational sport enthusiasts and body-conscious
gym-users are turning to performance and image enhancing drugs and
substances (PIEDS). In many instances, such use occurs with little
regard for the health, social and economic consequences. This book
presents a nuanced, evidence-based examination of PIEDS. It
provides a classification of PIEDS types, physical impacts, rates
of use, user profiles, legal and sporting status, and remedial
program interventions, covering both elite and recreational use. It
offers the perfect guide to assist students, government policy
makers and sport managers in understanding the complex issues
surrounding PIEDS consumption.
- What makes the sports organization different from other
commercial organizations?
- How can managers in sport improve organizational
effectiveness?
Sport is a special kind of commercial enterprise. Whether it s
the ability to engender exceptionally high levels of commitment and
loyalty or the fact that the employees (athletes) are
simultaneously the service provider and the product, the sports
organization is different.
This comprehensive and accessible textbook examines the key
theories that are used to underpin organizational analysis in
sport, helping the student and practitioner to understand the
different types of behaviour that occur within the sports
organization and to develop ways of managing that behaviour more
effectively. The book explores behaviour on individual,
interpersonal, group and whole organization levels, and develops an
evidence-based framework for analysis built around key concepts
such as:
- motivation
- rewards and incentives
- interpersonal relationships
- power, influence and leadership
- culture and ideology
- conflict, disputes and grievances
- anxiety, stress and alienation
- equity and inclusion.
With international case-studies and data, review questions and
useful guides to further reading included in every chapter, no
other textbook develops critical skills or an awareness of ethical
issues as effectively as this book. It is important reading for all
students and practitioners working in sport, leisure or recreation
management."
In the pursuit of more muscle, enhanced strength, sustained
endurance and idealised physiques, an increasing number of elite
athletes, recreational sport enthusiasts and body-conscious
gym-users are turning to performance and image enhancing drugs and
substances (PIEDS). In many instances, such use occurs with little
regard for the health, social and economic consequences. This book
presents a nuanced, evidence-based examination of PIEDS. It
provides a classification of PIEDS types, physical impacts, rates
of use, user profiles, legal and sporting status, and remedial
program interventions, covering both elite and recreational use. It
offers the perfect guide to assist students, government policy
makers and sport managers in understanding the complex issues
surrounding PIEDS consumption.
Introduction to Sport Marketing is an accessible and engaging
introduction to key concepts and best practice in sport marketing.
Aimed at students with little or no prior knowledge of marketing,
the book outlines a step-by-step framework for effective sport
marketing, from conducting market analysis and developing a
strategy, through to detailed planning and implementation. The book
has a wider scope than other sport marketing textbooks, recognising
that students are just as likely to have to employ their marketing
skills in community sport or the not-for-profit sector as in
professional sport, and therefore represents the most realistic and
useful sport marketing text currently available. Now in a fully
revised and updated second edition, the book has expanded coverage
of digital and social media, product innovation, services and
relationship marketing, and key contemporary issues such as social
responsibility and sustainability. It features a much wider range
of international cases and examples, covering North America,
Europe, and the vibrant and rapidly developing sport markets in
Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America. Every chapter
includes a range of useful features to help the reader to engage
with fundamental principles and applied practice, such as
problem-solving exercises and review questions. Introduction to
Sport Marketing is an essential textbook for any degree-level sport
marketing course.
Introduction to Sport Marketing is an accessible and engaging
introduction to key concepts and best practice in sport marketing.
Aimed at students with little or no prior knowledge of marketing,
the book outlines a step-by-step framework for effective sport
marketing, from conducting market analysis and developing a
strategy, through to detailed planning and implementation. The book
has a wider scope than other sport marketing textbooks, recognising
that students are just as likely to have to employ their marketing
skills in community sport or the not-for-profit sector as in
professional sport, and therefore represents the most realistic and
useful sport marketing text currently available. Now in a fully
revised and updated second edition, the book has expanded coverage
of digital and social media, product innovation, services and
relationship marketing, and key contemporary issues such as social
responsibility and sustainability. It features a much wider range
of international cases and examples, covering North America,
Europe, and the vibrant and rapidly developing sport markets in
Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America. Every chapter
includes a range of useful features to help the reader to engage
with fundamental principles and applied practice, such as
problem-solving exercises and review questions. Introduction to
Sport Marketing is an essential textbook for any degree-level sport
marketing course.
Australians are intensely proud of their sporting traditions, and
have always had a passion for football in its various forms:
Australian football, rugby league, rugby union and soccer. But how
does a nation of only 21 million people sustain the viability of
four football codes at the professional level? This book provides a
detailed analysis of each code's commercial evolution, including a
discussion of the ways in which major incidents and turning points
impacted on clubs, players and fans. It not only highlights what
and when things happened but also provides a conceptual framework
that locates the incidents and turning points within a specific
context, and breaks down their progress into discrete periods,
culminating in predictions about their future progress.
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