Contemporary Sport Management - 3rd Edition Book

A Letter to Students
Acknowledgments

Part I. Introduction to Sport Management
Chapter 1. Managing Sport in the 21st Century
Janet B. Parks, DA; Jerome Quarterman, PhD; and Lucie Thibault, PhD
Defining Sport and Sport Management
Nature and Scope of the Sport Industry
Unique Aspects of Sport Management
Sport Management Competencies
Future Challenges and Opportunities for Sport Managers
Future of the Sport Industry
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 2. Developing a Professional Perspective
Kathryn S. Hoff, PhD; JoAnn Kroll, MEd; and Carol Fletcher, PhD
Professional Preparation
Professional Attitude
Career Planning and Management
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 3. Thinking Critically About Sport Management
Stuart M. Keeley, PhD; Janet B. Parks, DA; and Lucie Thibault, PhD
Becoming a Critical Thinker
Understanding and Asking the Critical Thinking Questions
Summary
Review Questions

Part II. Selected Sport Management Sites
Chapter 4. Intercollegiate Athletics
Ellen J. Staurowsky, EdD; and Robertha Abney, PhD
Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics Administrators
Careers in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 5. Professional Sport
James M. Gladden, PhD; and William A. Sutton, EdD
Nature of Professional Sport
History of the Major American Professional Sports
Unique Aspects of Professional Sport
Revenue Sources for Professional Sport Teams
Future Challenges Facing Professional Sport
Career Opportunities in Professional Sport
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 6. Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Mark A. McDonald, PhD; and William A. Sutton, EdD
Functions of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Types of Sport Management and Marketing Agencies
Sport Management and Marketing Agencies Careers and Challenges
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 7. Sport Tourism
Heather Gibson, PhD
Tourism and the Tourism Industry
Defining Sport Tourism
Sociocultural, Economic, and Environmental Impacts of Sport Tourism
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 8. North American Perspective on International Sport
Ted G. Fay, PhD; and David Snyder, JD
What Is International Sport?
Expansion of International Sport
China, an Awakening Sport Superpower
Careers in International Sport
International Sport 2006 Through 2015: Forecasting the Future
Summary
Review Questions

Part III. Selected Sport Management Functions
Chapter 9. Sport Marketing
F. Wayne Blann, EdD; and Ketra L. Armstrong, PhD
Evolution of Sport Marketing
Mission, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
Developing a Sport Marketing Plan
Challenges and Directions in Sport Marketing
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 10. Sport Consumer Behavior
B. Christine Green, PhD; and Carla A. Costa, PhD
Understanding the Individual As a Sport Consumer
Group Influences on the Sport Consumer
Situational Influences on the Sport Consumer
Consumer Decision Making in Sport
Challenges
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 11. Public Relations in the Sport Industry
G. Clayton Stoldt, EdD; Catherine Pratt, PhD; and Stephen W. Dittmore, MA
Relevant Concepts and Skills
Media Relations in Sport
Community Relations in Sport
Other Public Relations Positions
Communication Technology and Its Effect on Sport
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 12. Finance, Economics, and Budgeting in the Sport Industry
Timothy D. DeSchriver, EdD; and Daniel F. Mahony, PhD
Current Financial Situation in the US Professional Sport Industry
Current Financial Situation in US College Athletics
Economics of Sport
Overview of Financial Management
Sources of Revenues and Expenses for Sport Organizations
Careers in Financial Management for Sport Organizations
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 13. Sport Facility and Event Management
Robin Ammon, Jr., EdD; and David K. Stotlar, EdD
Types of Facilities
Risk Management
Facility Management
Event Management Summary
Review Questions

Part IV. Organizational and Managerial Foundations of Sport Management
Chapter 14. Management Theory and Practice in Sport Organizations
Lucie Thibault, PhD; and Jerome Quarterman, PhD
Defining the Term Organization
Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency
Organizational Structure and Design
Environment
Strategy
Organizational Culture
Organizational Change
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 15. Managerial Leadership in Sport Organizations
Jerome Quarterman, PhD; and Ming Li, EdD; and Janet B. Parks, DA
Management and Leadership
Management As a Process in Sport Organizations
Leadership As a Process in Sport Organizations
Managerial Leadership
Summary
Review Questions

Part V. Current Challenges in Sport Management
Chapter 16. Legal Considerations in Sport Management
Lori K. Miller, JD, EdD; and Anita M. Moorman, JD
The Basics of Law
Federal Constitution
Federal Legislation
State Legal Systems
Future Challenges
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 17. Ethical Challenges in Sport Management
Joy T. DeSensi, EdD; and David Cruise Malloy, PhD
Values Defined
Existential Leadership in Sport Organizations
Existentialism and Work
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 18. Sociological Aspects of Sport
Mary Jo Kane, PhD
Defining Sport Sociology
The Role of Theory in Understanding Sport
The Social Significance of Sport
The Benefits of Sport
The Dark Side of Sport
Sport as a Vehicle for Social Transformation
Implications for Sport Managers
Summary
Review Questions

Part VI. The Future of Sport Management
Chapter 19. Questions, Answers, and Sport Management Research
Robert Boucher, PhD; and Jess C. Dixon, PhD
Why Sport Managers Need to Understand Research
Techniques of Good Research
Commercial Research in Sport Management
Academic Research in Sport Management
Current Challenges in Sport Management Research
What Else Do You Need to Ask?
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 20. Understanding Sport Management Research
Wendy Frisby, PhD
What Is Sport Management Research?
Key Concepts
The Research Process
Judging the Quality of Research
The Future of Sport Management Research
Summary
Review Questions

References
Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors