The aim of this book is to present, in a simple and practical way, the current knowledge of management that has been developed by and for Olympic Sport Organisations (OSOs) worldwide. The book is composed of six chapters that cover six key competencies expected of OSO managers: 1/ Organising an OSO by understanding its environment, internal structure and operations. 2/ Managing an OSO strategically by preparing, carrying out and evaluating a strategic plan. 3/ Managing human resources in an OSO through the development of rules and regulations, recruitment, motivation and training. 4/ Managing an OSO's finances using appropriate and transparent procedures. 5/ Managing marketing in an OSO in line with the global strategy of the organisation, stakeholders' requirements and sponsorship opportunities. 6/ Organising major sport events, when appropriate for the organisation's strategy and when compatible with available human resources and facilities.

Valuable guidance on strategically evaluating, managing and driving the performance of sport organisations. Includes case studies and strategic plan examples.

Human Resource Management in Olympic Sport Organisationsprovides a thorough explanation of human resource issues that Olympic sport organizations (OSOs) face, and it offers guidelines for resolving those issues. It also gives sport managers tools for analyzing how to maintain and improve their organizational structures. The book is the third volume in the Executive Masters in Sports Organisation Management (MEMOS) program, which aims to improve management of sport organizations and provide a higher level of training for sport managers. The text presents a complete set of management issues in the Olympic movement that will help readers better understand the ambitious goals of this dynamic global entity. All topics are presented within the context of the Olympic organizational structure and include organizational justice, staffing, leadership, performance appraisal, reward systems, empowerment of workers, management of diversity, and handling of conflict. The text introduces and discusses cases to create awareness of the topics and to help identify possible solutions. The authors do not present a "global template" approach with solutions ready to be applied by all OSOs; rather, they provide flexible guidelines that lead to the appropriate practical action within each OSO. Because human resources are such a vital aspect of managing organizations, the text thoroughly explains how all of the traditional aspects of human resource management may be directly applied to Olympic sport organizations. The chapters progress as follows: -Chapter 1 discusses some of the distinctive features of OSOs from a perspective of human resource management. -Chapter 2 delves into human resource practices, with particular attention paid to the specific problems and challenges that OSOs face. -Chapter 3 presents issues in organizational design, including the role and composition of the executive board and how to form a powerful board. -Chapter 4 explores diversity in the workplace, including valuing diversity and strategies for managing a diverse workforce. -Chapter 5 features coauthor Packianathan Chelladurai's renowned multidimensional model of leadership as applied to OSOs. -Chapter 6 concludes with a focus on managing organizational change and knowledge. Human Resource Management in Olympic Sport Organisationsprovides Olympic sport managers with the information they need to understand the unique human resource considerations of OSOs, where a variety of constituents, including organizers, athletes, volunteers, and professional workers, play vital roles. After reading this book, managers will feel comfortable with inevitable change and diversity within organizations and be better prepared to make strategic decisions that benefit their Olympic sport organizations.

"Marketing of Olympic sport organisations" was developed for use in the Executive masters in sports organisation management (MEMOS) programme. It offers valuable insight into the purposes of Olympic sport organisations as well as the differences between profit-motivated sport businesses and not-for-profit sport organisations. The book also shows how to integrate the two increasingly similar concepts into a marketing strategy.

Machine generated contents note: Part I The World of Sport Organizations -- Chapter 1 Social Context for Modem Sport -- Need for New Structures in Sport Today -- International Sport Environment -- National Sport Enironment -- Sport Conflicts -- Sport Identity and Image -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2 A Successful Sport Organization -- Origins and Operations of a Sport Organization -- Choosing a Type of Organization -- Conclusion --Part II The Road to Success -- Chapter 3 The Power of Performance -- The Keys to Success -- Communicating Effectively -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4 Selling Sport to the Community -- Relating With the Media -- Relating With the Public -- Promotion and Fund-Raising -- Marketing Sport Events -- Conclusion -- Part III People Leading the Way -- Chapter 5 Being the Sport Manager -- Basics of Sport Management -- Management Function in Sport -- Enhancing Your Management Abilities -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6 Planning Your Organization's Work -- Planning Process -- Long-Term Planning -- Creating a Medium-Term National Plan -- Conclusion -- Chapter 7 Controlling Your Organization -- Fundamentals of Budgeting -- Controlling Deviations -- Conclusion.

Managing People in Sport Organizations provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of managing people within a strategic framework. This revised and updated second edition examines a range of strategic human resource management approaches that can be used by sport organizations to respond to contemporary challenges and to develop a sustainable performance culture. Drawing on well-established conceptual frameworks and current empirical research, the book systematically covers every key area of HRM theory and practice, including: recruitment training and development performance management and appraisal motivation and reward organizational culture employee relations diversity managing change This new edition also includes expanded coverage of social media, volunteers, and individuals within organizations, and is supported with a new companion website carrying additional resources for students and instructors, including PowerPoint slides, exam questions and useful web links. No other book offers such an up-to-date introduction to core concepts and key professional skills in HRM in sport, and therefore Managing People in Sport Organizations is essential reading for any sport management student or any HR professional working in sport.

This book fills a significant gap in the literature on sport management by setting out the principles and practices necessary for effective management of voluntary sport organisations around the world. In addition to applying and adapting established management strategies and techniques to voluntary sport organisations, this book is the first to fully relate mainstream organisational theory to this important sector of sport management.