Human Resources in Sports: A Managerial Approach

By Kelley Walton and Bonnie Tiell

Every new print copy of Human Resources in Sports: A Managerial Approach includes access to the Navigate Companion Website. Human Resources in Sports: A Managerial Approach uses a practitioner approach to address human resource practices and trends in a fast-paced industry composed of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and volunteer labor. Drawing on the real-world sports experiences of the author and contributors, the text opens with coverage of foundational knowledge for human resource practices before delving into practical applications for staffing, supervision, and addressing selected workplace issues and industry trends. Every chapter incorporates an array of special features, including case studies, profiles, global spotlights, discussion topics, and applied activities that emphasize the fusion of human resource management and sports. An ideal fit for students enrolled in an upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level course, the text's rich features that lead them through a journey of both practical and applied knowledge of best practices in the industry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1284102653
• ISBN13: 9781284102659
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 8.9"