Managing Organizations for Sport and Physical Activity

4th Edition

A Systems Perspective

Chelladurai, Packianathan
eISBN-13: 9781621590156

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This book presents a clear and concise treatment of managing organizations in sport and physical activity. The four functions of managementplanning, organizing, leading, and evaluatingprovide a general framework and the simplest and best introduction to the intricacies of management. For each management function, author Packianathan Chelladurai presents relevant theories and their practical applications, citing theoretical models that are most appropriate to the sports industrys unique aspects. He places organizations in the context of their environment and emphasizing the manager's role in adapting and reacting to changes in that environment. Numerous examples from the fields of physical activity and sportincluding professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, health and sports clubs, and recreation/fitness programsmake the book applicable to management careers across various industry segments.

Sold By Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers
ISBNs 9781621590156, 9781621590149, 1621590143
Publish Year 2014
Language English
Number of Pages 473
Edition 4th