Sports Management

  1. Core Principles of Management in Sport
    1. Management Functions in Sports Context
      1. Planning in Sports Organizations
        1. Strategic Planning
          1. Vision and Mission Development
            1. Long-term Goal Setting
              1. Environmental Analysis
              2. Operational Planning
                1. Short-term Objectives
                  1. Resource Planning
                    1. Timeline Development
                    2. Contingency Planning
                      1. Risk Assessment
                        1. Alternative Scenarios
                          1. Crisis Preparedness
                        2. Organizing Sports Operations
                          1. Organizational Design Principles
                            1. Departmental Structure Creation
                              1. Delegation of Authority
                                1. Resource Allocation Strategies
                                  1. Coordination Mechanisms
                                  2. Leading Sports Teams and Organizations
                                    1. Leadership Styles in Sports
                                      1. Communication Strategies
                                        1. Motivation Techniques
                                          1. Conflict Resolution Methods
                                            1. Team Building Approaches
                                            2. Controlling and Evaluating Performance
                                              1. Performance Measurement Systems
                                                1. Key Performance Indicators
                                                  1. Feedback Mechanisms
                                                    1. Quality Assurance Processes
                                                      1. Continuous Improvement Methods
                                                    2. Leadership in Sports Organizations
                                                      1. Leadership Theories and Applications
                                                        1. Transformational Leadership
                                                          1. Inspirational Motivation
                                                            1. Intellectual Stimulation
                                                              1. Individual Consideration
                                                              2. Transactional Leadership
                                                                1. Contingent Reward Systems
                                                                  1. Management by Exception
                                                                  2. Servant Leadership
                                                                    1. Service-First Mentality
                                                                      1. Empowerment Strategies
                                                                      2. Situational Leadership
                                                                        1. Adaptive Leadership Styles
                                                                          1. Context-Specific Approaches
                                                                        2. Decision-Making Processes
                                                                          1. Individual Decision-Making Models
                                                                            1. Group Decision-Making Techniques
                                                                              1. Problem-Solving Frameworks
                                                                                1. Ethical Decision-Making Processes
                                                                                  1. Data-Driven Decision Making
                                                                                  2. Motivation and Team Building
                                                                                    1. Motivational Theories Application
                                                                                      1. Team Dynamics Understanding
                                                                                        1. Building Cohesion Strategies
                                                                                          1. Morale Enhancement Techniques
                                                                                            1. Recognition and Reward Systems
                                                                                          2. Organizational Structure in Sport
                                                                                            1. Professional Sports Organizations
                                                                                              1. League Office Structures
                                                                                                1. Team Organization Models
                                                                                                  1. Franchise vs Single-Entity Systems
                                                                                                    1. Hierarchical Authority Lines
                                                                                                    2. Collegiate Athletic Departments
                                                                                                      1. Athletic Director Responsibilities
                                                                                                        1. Coaching Staff Organization
                                                                                                          1. Support Services Structure
                                                                                                            1. Academic Integration Models
                                                                                                            2. National and International Governing Bodies
                                                                                                              1. Governance Structure Models
                                                                                                                1. Policy Development Processes
                                                                                                                  1. Enforcement Mechanisms
                                                                                                                    1. Member Organization Relations
                                                                                                                    2. Community and Recreational Organizations
                                                                                                                      1. Board Governance Models
                                                                                                                        1. Volunteer Management Structures
                                                                                                                          1. Program Administration Systems
                                                                                                                            1. Stakeholder Engagement Models
                                                                                                                          2. Human Resource Management in Sport
                                                                                                                            1. Recruitment and Selection
                                                                                                                              1. Job Analysis and Design
                                                                                                                                1. Recruitment Strategies
                                                                                                                                  1. Selection Criteria Development
                                                                                                                                    1. Interview and Assessment Processes
                                                                                                                                      1. Background Verification
                                                                                                                                      2. Employee Development and Training
                                                                                                                                        1. Orientation Programs
                                                                                                                                          1. Professional Development Planning
                                                                                                                                            1. Skills Training Programs
                                                                                                                                              1. Leadership Development
                                                                                                                                                1. Career Progression Pathways
                                                                                                                                                2. Performance Management
                                                                                                                                                  1. Goal Setting and Expectations
                                                                                                                                                    1. Performance Monitoring
                                                                                                                                                      1. Evaluation Methods and Tools
                                                                                                                                                        1. Feedback and Coaching
                                                                                                                                                          1. Performance Improvement Plans
                                                                                                                                                          2. Compensation and Benefits
                                                                                                                                                            1. Salary Structure Design
                                                                                                                                                              1. Incentive Programs
                                                                                                                                                                1. Benefits Package Development
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Performance-Based Compensation
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Labor Relations
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Union Relations Management
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Collective Bargaining Processes
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Grievance Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Contract Administration
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Dispute Resolution

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