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Author Barnhill, Christopher R., author.

Title Organizational behavior in sport management : an applied approach to understanding people and groups / Christopher R. Barnhill, Natalie L. Smith, Brent D. Oja.

Publication Info. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Note Includes index.
Summary This textbook presents a comprehensive analysis of organizational behavior in sport organizations from a practitioner's perspective. It covers issues related to managing employees and work teams as well as organizational structure and culture in sport. The book has four sections: Organizational Behavior in the Sports Industry, Getting to Know Employees and Volunteers of Sport Organizations, Work Groups and Teams, and Understanding the Organization. Each chapter begins with a practitioner interview describing a challenge that was overcome by their organization. That example is used to highlight applicable theories and interventions used in the industry. Additional examples or theories are discussed to provide students a broad picture of managerial issues in the sports industry and provide alternative approaches to intervention illustrated in the practitioner interview. The case studies offer the opportunity to practice and apply the ideas to real-world scenarios in the sports industry. Students using this book will gain an understanding of how managers and leaders apply theory to communicate with and engage employees to foster desired organizational cultures while being challenged to address common issues using cases and hypothetical situations.
Contents Part I: Organizational Behavior in the Sports Industry -- 1: What Is Organizational Behavior -- 2: Unique Characteristics of Sport Organizations -- 3: Diversity in Sport Organizations -- Part II: Understanding the Organization -- 4: Organizational Structure -- 5: Communication in Organizations -- 6: Organizational Culture -- 7: Labor in Sport -- 8: Organizational Change -- Part III: Getting to Know Employees and Volunteers of Sport Organizations -- 9: Personality and Fit -- 10: Socialization and Perceptions of Individuals -- 11: Attitudes and Emotions of Employees -- 12: Motivations of Individuals -- 13: Behaviors and Creativity -- Part IV: Understanding Work Groups and Teams -- 14: Group and Team Development -- 15: Creative and Innovative Teams -- 16: Conflict and Negotiation -- 17: Power and Politics in Sport Organizations -- 18: Leadership in Sport Organizations.
Access Concurrent user level: 1 user
Subject Sports administration.
Sports administration.
Organizational behavior.
Organizational behavior.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Smith, Natalie L., author.
Oja, Brent D., author.
Other Form: Print version: Barnhill, Christopher R. Organizational behavior in sport management. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2021 9783030676117 (OCoLC)1242830063
ISBN 9783030676124 (electronic book)
3030676129 (electronic book)
9783030676117
3030676110
Standard No. 10.1007/978-3-030-67612-4