Sport management: its past, present, and future -- Defining the field of sport management -- Classical view of organizations -- Systems view of organizations -- Meaning of management -- Planning -- Managerial decision making -- Principles of organizing -- System-based organizing -- Staffing -- Motivational basis of leading -- Behavioral process of leading -- Contemporary approaches to leadership -- Program evaluation -- Organizational effectiveness -- Managing diversity
Summary
Presents a clear, concise treatment of managing sport and physical activity organizations