Organizational Behavior in Sport Management: An Applied Approach to Understanding People and Groups

By Christopher R. Barnhill

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030676110
• ISBN13: 9783030676117
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 225 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"