Applied sport management skills
by
Lussier, Robert N., author.
Title
:
Applied sport management skills
Author
:
Lussier, Robert N., author.
ISBN
:
9781450434157
Personal Author
:
Lussier, Robert N., author.
Edition
:
Second edition.
Physical Description
:
xiv, 521 pages ; 29 cm
Contents
:
Managing sports -- The sport industry environment -- Creative problem solving and decision making -- Strategic and operational planning -- Organizing and delegating work -- Sport culture, innovation, and diversity -- Human resources management -- Behavior in organizations -- Team development -- Communicating for results -- Motivating to win -- Leading to victory -- Controlling for quality and productivity -- Facilities and events.
Abstract
:
"Applied Sport Management Skills, Second Edition, provides readers with a thorough understanding of the management principles and concepts used in sport organizations and the challenges that managers face. This understanding is enhanced by the application of that knowledge and by the focus on developing management skills, allowing students to build a solid foundation toward a fulfilling career in sport management."--Publisher's website.
Subject Term
:
Sports administration.
Added Author
:
Kimball, David Charles, 1959-