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Sharp, clear and relevant this book meets the needs of those studying and researching within the growing discipline of sport management.
The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates, sources and research methods in the management and delivery of sport.
The book introduces readers to the concepts at the centre of their studies; it suggests relevant further reading and thoughts for future research and applies academic theory to business and organizational problems in a real-world context.
Written for students, academics and practitioners the entries are designed to meet study needs and include: Clear Definitions; Comprehensive Examples; Practical Applications; Effective Research Methods
Sport Policy
Sport Policy
Sport policy refers to the formal rules and regulations of a sport organization (or government) which are intended to guide employee actions.
A sport policy is an outline of the direction a sport should take, according to makers of a policy. Policies are developed by national governments and sport organizations in order to guide sport in some desired direction. A sport organization's policy or government policy related to sport can therefore have a significant impact on the governance of that organization. Policy is akin to strategy. In private sector organizations the tendency is to talk about strategy. In public organizations we refer to policy. Nearly every national, provincial, state, and county organization will have a policy which will guide its direction and activities, although, ...
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