Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
eBook - ePub

Contemporary Issues in Sport Management

A Critical Introduction

  1. 536 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Contemporary Issues in Sport Management

A Critical Introduction

About this book

'Contemporary Issues in Sport Management presents an extensive array of absorbing contemporary issues relevant to managing sport. Internationally recognised scholars have contributed thought-provoking chapters on current global and local issues that are challenging traditional ways of thinking about and delivering sport. This exciting new book is rich in theory and stimulates readers to really think through the associated implications for sport management practice.'

-Tracy Taylor, Professor and Deputy Dean, University of Technology Sydney Business School


Contemporary Issues in Sports Management offers a rich and dynamic introduction to the management of sport. An essential companion for all students embarking on a sports management course or module, it draws on research expertise from around the world and integrates these perspectives into engaging and accessible chapters. This book offers:

  • Contemporary and international case studies followed by 'Tools for analysis' so students can put the methodology into practice.
  • A range of pedagogical features including learning objectives, learning outcomes and short 'Thinking points'
  • Useful websites and further reading at the end of each chapter
  • A discussion of up-to-date issues including corruption in sport, sport policy, doping, athlete transgressions and much more.

This book will lead students on a comprehensive exploration of global, national issues, and organizational issues in sport management. The authors encourage critical thought, investigation and the questioning of current practice in order to improve the leadership and management of sport in today's society.

Ideal for Undergraduate students of sport management, sport business, sport policy, sport marketing and sport development.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the Editor and Contributorss
  8. Foreword
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Introduction
  11. Part ONE Global Issues
  12. 1 Glocal Sport: Impact on Corporations and Institutions
  13. 2 The Commercialization of Sport
  14. 3 Technology and Innovation
  15. 4 Corruption in Sport
  16. 5 The Global Economics of Sport
  17. 6 Ethical Behavior and Values in Sport
  18. 7 Politics and Sport Governance
  19. 8 International Sport Law
  20. 9 Media and Communications
  21. 10 Human Resource Management in Sport
  22. 11 Strategic Management
  23. 12 Animals in Sport
  24. Part TWO National Issues
  25. 13 Sport Policy
  26. 14 Mega Sport Events
  27. 15 Sport Participation
  28. 16 Leadership
  29. 17 Gender
  30. 18 Performance Management
  31. 19 Doping
  32. 20 Gambling and the Sports Betting Industry
  33. 21 Funding for Sport
  34. 22 Match Fixing in International Sport
  35. 23 Disability Sport
  36. Part THREE Organizational Issues
  37. 24 Ownership
  38. 25 Social Media Challenges
  39. 26 Managing Social Media in Sport
  40. 27 Brand Management in Sport
  41. 28 Crisis Management
  42. 29 Sexuality: Homohysteria and Coming Out in Sport
  43. 30 FAN Loyalty in Sport
  44. 31 Trust and Control in Sport Organizations
  45. 32 Sponsorship in Sport
  46. 33 Athlete Transgressions: Implications for Sport Managers
  47. 34 Corporate Social Responsibility of and through Sport
  48. Part Four Employability
  49. 35 Conclusions: The Employability ‘Race’ in Sport Management
  50. Index