Lussier, Robert N. <br/><br/>
Applied sport management skills / 
Robert N. Lussier 
 - Illinois :  Human Kinetcs,  c2009 
 - xiii, 497 pages :  illustrations ;  30 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Chapter 1. Managing Sports -- Chapter 2. The Sport Industry Environment: Globalization, Ethics, and Social Responsibility -- Chapter 3. Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making -- Chapter 4. Strategic and Operational Planning -- Chapter 5. Organizing and Delegating Work -- Chapter 6. Managing Change: Sport Culture, Innovation, and Diversity -- Chapter 7. Human Resources Management -- Chapter 8. Behavior in Organizations: Power, Politics, Conflict, and Stress -- Chapter 9. Team Development -- Chapter 10. Communicating for Results -- Chapter 11. Motivating to Win -- Chapter 12. Leading to Victory -- Chapter 13. Controlling for Quality and Productivity -- Chapter 14. Facilities and Events. 
<br/><br/> Uses the four management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling to teach readers how to become strong leaders and managers in the world of sport. This book provides a comprehensive overview of management topics with a focus on developing the necessary skills for managing sport organisations. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780736074353 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>SPORTS -- MANAGEMENT
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV 713 .L87 2009