Sport Management - The Business of Sport Author:Dr. William F. Stier, Jr. Sport Management The Business of Sport, has been written and revised specifically for students in introductory collegiate courses in sport management programs. Readers are given a realistic glimpse into the challenges and opportunities that exist now as well as in the future within the exciting world of sport and sport management. This second ed... more »ition has updated information and data, including a significant increase in the number of concepts presented throughout the book. An additional two chapters has been added to provide more in-depth material in the areas of facilities and the law. This edition also includes an expansion in the number of questions at the end of each chapter as well as space for the student to insert the answers to these questions.
The purpose of 2ND edition of this book is to provide the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the body of knowledge that serves as the foundation for the study of management within sport and sport-related organizations. Specific objectives include assisting the future sport management professional to be capable of:
Developing a beginning philosophy of sport and a philosophy of management (in sport, fitness, and recreation organizations);
Understanding the relationship(s) between sport, the business of sport, and the management of sport;
Understanding basic managerial theories and principles as well as concepts of management that form the foundation of sport management;
Understanding the types of positions, jobs, and career opportunities available in sport management and how one becomes more marketable in the world of sport business;
Developing essential managerial competencies, survival skills, and leadership attributes appropriate for today's complicated and complex sport, fitness, and recreation organizations.
Instilling within the reader the ability to continue to learn, to remain at the cutting edge of knowledge in the wonderful and exciting and ever changing world of the business of sport.
Contents
SECTION ONE FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1: SPORT MANAGEMENT AS A PROFESSION
Chapter 2: PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Chapter 3: SPORT MANAGEMENT THEORIES AND PHILOSOPHIES
SECTION TWO THE PROCESSES OF SPORT MANAGEMENT: DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES
Chapter 4: SPORT MANAGERS THEIR COMPETENCIES, ROLES AND PROCESSES
Chapter 5: LEADING THROUGH DECISION MAKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND RISK TAKING
Chapter 6: COMMUNICATION, PERSUASIVENESS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SECTION III PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT
Chapter 7: FISCAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTABILITY