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Human resource management in the sport and leisure industry / Chris Wolsey

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Routledge, c2012Description: xvi, 223 pages ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780415421799
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GV 713 .W65 2012
Contents:
1. Human resource management in the sport and leisure industry -- 2. The market for labour in leisure and sport -- 3. Organisational structure and culture -- 4. Individual and group behaviour -- 5. The changing nature of sport management and the personal skills required by sport managers -- 6. Recruitment and selection in sport and leisure -- 7. Learning, training and development -- 8. Evaluation and performance appraisal in sport and leisure organisations -- 9. Organisational development and the management of change -- 10. Coaching, mentorship and the learning organisation.
Summary: HRM in the Leisure and Sport Industry provides a comprehensive course textbook and reference for students of HRM, business, sports and leisure management. By its very nature service, leisure and sport are staff intensive sectors, making effective human resource management and development central to understanding the business, and to business success. Containing wide ranging industry specific case studies and full explanation of all key HR issues, this text provides a unique resource to help students develop their understanding of strategic HR theory and practice. HRM in the Leisure and Sport Industry is a dependable and comprehensive resource for students and professionals in the sport and leisure business
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Annex II General Circulation Gen. Ed. - CBA GC GV 713 .W65 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000006882

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Human resource management in the sport and leisure industry -- 2. The market for labour in leisure and sport -- 3. Organisational structure and culture -- 4. Individual and group behaviour -- 5. The changing nature of sport management and the personal skills required by sport managers -- 6. Recruitment and selection in sport and leisure -- 7. Learning, training and development -- 8. Evaluation and performance appraisal in sport and leisure organisations -- 9. Organisational development and the management of change -- 10. Coaching, mentorship and the learning organisation.

HRM in the Leisure and Sport Industry provides a comprehensive course textbook and reference for students of HRM, business, sports and leisure management. By its very nature service, leisure and sport are staff intensive sectors, making effective human resource management and development central to understanding the business, and to business success. Containing wide ranging industry specific case studies and full explanation of all key HR issues, this text provides a unique resource to help students develop their understanding of strategic HR theory and practice. HRM in the Leisure and Sport Industry is a dependable and comprehensive resource for students and professionals in the sport and leisure business

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