Description
Book Synopsis
International Sport Management is the first comprehensive textbook devoted to the organization, governance, business activities, and cross-cultural context of modern sport on an international level. As the sport industry continues its global expansion, this textbook serves as an invaluable guide for readers as they build careers that require an international understanding of the relationships, influences, and responsibilities in sport management.
Through a systematic presentation of topics and issues in international sport, this textbook offers a long-overdue guide for students in this burgeoning subfield in sport management. Editors Li, MacIntosh, and Bravo have assembled contributors from all corners of the globe to present a truly international perspective on the topic. With attention to diversity and multiple viewpoints, each chapter is authored by distinguished academics and practitioners in the field. A foreword by esteemed sport management scholar Dr. Earle Zeigler emphasizes the importance of a dedicated study of the issues in international sport management.
All chapters in the text use a global perspective to better showcase how international sport operates in various geopolitical environments and cultures. The text is arranged in five parts, each serving a unique purpose:
To outline the issues associated with international sport management
To examine sport using a unique perspective that emphasizes its status as a global industry
To introduce the structure of governance in international sport
To examine the management essentials in international sport
To apply these strategies in the business segments of sport marketing, sport media and information technology, sport facilities and design, sport event management, and sport tourism
Written to engage students, International Sport Management contains an array of learning aids to assist with comprehension of the material. It includes case studies and sidebars that apply the concepts to real-world situations and demonstrate the varied issues, challenges, and opportunities affecting sport management worldwide. Chapter objectives, key terms, learning activities, summaries, and discussion questions guide learning in this wide-ranging subject area. In addition, extensive reference sections support the work of practitioners in the field.
With International Sport Management, both practicing and future sport managers can develop an increased understanding of the range of intercultural competencies necessary for success in the field. Using a framework of strategic and total-quality management, the text allows readers to examine global issues from an ethical perspective and uncover solutions to complex challenges that sport managers face. With this approach, readers will learn how to combine business practices with knowledge in international sport to lead their current and future careers.
International Sport Management offers readers a multifaceted view of the issues, challenges, and opportunities in international sport management as well as the major functional areas that govern international sport. The text provides students, academics, and practitioners with critical insights into the practice of business as it applies to international sport.
Table of ContentsPart I. Issues in International Sport Management
Chapter 1. Development of Globally Competent Sport Managers
Michael Pfahl, PhD; Ming Li, EdD; Eric W. MacIntosh, PhD Key Concepts
Emerging Sports
Emerging Markets
Development of International Competencies for Sport Managers
Summary
Chapter 2. The Globalized Sport Industry: Historical Perspectives
James J. Zhang, PhD; Demetrius W. Pearson, PhD; Tyreal Y. Qian, MS; Euisoo Kim, MBA Growth of Sport During the Industrial Revolution
Spread of American Sporting Values
International Athletic Arms Race and Militarism
Globalization of Sport in the Late 20th Century
Globalization of the Sporting Goods Industry
International Migration and Sport
Sport Labor Movement
Benefits of International Athletes in Sport Teams and Leagues
Summary
Part II. Field of Play in International Sport
Chapter 3. Sport in North America
Michael Odio, PhD; Shannon Kerwin, PhD Geographical Description and Demographics
Background and Role of Sport
Governance of Sport
Management of Sport
Major Sport Events
Summary
Chapter 4. Sport in Latin America and the Caribbean
Gonzalo A. Bravo, PhD; Charles Parrish, PhD Geographical Description and Background
Role of Sport
Governance of Sport
Economics of Sport
Management of Sport
Major Sport Events
Summary
Chapter 5. Sport in Western Europe
Brice Lefèvre, PhD; Guillaume Routier, PhD; Guillaume Bodet, PhD Geographical Description, Demographics, and Background
Role of Sport
Governance of Sport
Economics of Sport
Management of Sport
Major Sport Events
Sport Participation
Summary
Chapter 6. Sport in Eastern Europe
Peter Smolianov, PhD Geographical Description, Demographics, and Background
Role of Sport
Governance, Management, and Economics of Sport
Major Sport Events
Summary
Chapter 7. Sport in Africa
Jepkorir Rose Chepyator-Thomson, PhD; Samuel M. Adodo, PhD; Emma Ariyo, MS Geographical Description, Demographics, and Background
Role of Sport
Governance of Sport
Economics of Sport
Management of Sport
Major Sport Events
Summary
Chapter 8. Sport in the Arab World
Mahfoud Amara, PhD Geographical Description, Demographics, and Background
Role of Sport
Economics of Sport
Governance of Sport
Major Sport Events
Management of Sport
Summary
Chapter 9. Sport in Oceania
Trish Bradbury, PhD; Popi Sotiriadou, PhD Geographical Description, Demographics, and Background
Role of Sport
Governance of Sport
Economics of Sport
Management of Sport
Major Sport Events
Summary
Chapter 10. Sport in South Asia and Southeast Asia
Megat A. Kamaluddin Megat Daud, PhD; Wirdati M. Radzi, PhD; Govindasamy Balasekaran, PhD Geographical Description, Demographics, and Background
Role of Sport
Governance of Sport
Economics of Sport
Management of Sport
Major Sport Events
Summary
Chapter 11. Sport in Northeast Asia
Yong Jae Ko, PhD; Di Xie, PhD; Kazuhiko Kimura, MS Geographical Description, Demographics, and Background
Role of Sport
Governance of Sport
Professional Sport
Major Sport Events
Summary
Part III. Governance in International Sport
Chapter 12. Olympic and Paralympic Sport
David Legg, PhD; Laura Misener, PhD; Ted Fay, PhD Formation of the IOC and IPC
Olympic and Paralympic Organization Structure and Governance
Relationships With Outside Stakeholders
History and Commercial Development of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Considerations for Staging the Games
Social and Ethical Issues in Olympic and Paralympic Sport
Summary
Chapter 13. International Sport Federations
Li Chen, PhD; Chia-Chen Yu, EdD What Are International Federations?
International Federations and National Federations
Management of International Federations
Summary
Chapter 14. The World Anti-Doping Agency and Ethics in Sport
Clayton Bolton, EdD; Samantha Roberts, PhD Ethics and Ethical Behavior in Sport
Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
Challenges in the Fight Against PED Use in Sport
Summary
Chapter 15. Professional Sport Leagues and Tours
James Skinner, PhD; Jacqueline Mueller, MS; Steve Swanson, PhD Structure and Governance
Economic Nature
Revenue Sources
Competition Among Leagues
Summary
Chapter 16. Youth Sport Events and Festivals
Anna-Maria Strittmatter, PhD; Milena M. Parent, PhD Governance and Stakeholders
Value of Youth Sport Events
Implications for Sport Managers and Researchers
Summary
Part IV. Management Essentials in International Sport
Chapter 17. Intercultural Management in Sport Organizations: The Importance of Human Resource Management
Eric W. MacIntosh, PhD; Gonzalo A. Bravo, PhD Why Intercultural Management Matters
National Culture
Organizational Culture
Culture Shock and the Role of Human Resources
Employee Socialization
Summary
Chapter 18. Macroeconomics of International Sport
Holger Preuss, PhD; Kevin Heisey, PhD Role of Sport in a National Economy
Macroeconomic Effects of Sport
Tangible and Intangible Effects
Primary Impact of a Sport Event
Multiplier Effect
Long- and Short-Term Benefits From Sport and the Legacy Effect
Summary
Chapter 19. The Business of International Sport
David J. Shonk, PhD; Doyeon Won, PhD; Ho Keat Leng, PhD Amateur Participant Sports
Spectator Sports
Summary
Part V. International Sport Business Strategies
Chapter 20. International Sport Marketing
Gashaw Abeza, PhD; Benoit Seguin, PhD Nature and Unique Aspects of Sport Business
Sport Marketing Basics
Nature of the Professional Sport Team “Product” in a Global Setting
Nature of Sport Consumption
International Sport and Sponsorship
Olympic Brand
Summary
Chapter 21. Digital Media in International Sport
Michael L. Naraine, PhD; Adam J. Karg, PhD Engagement
Social Media
Fantasy Sport
Future of Digital Media Engagement
Summary
Chapter 22. International Sport Tourism
Kamilla Swart, EdD; Douglas Michele Turco, PhD Core Principles and Terms
Economic Impact
Social Costs and Benefits
Legacy Effects
Planning and Evaluation
Summary
Part VI. Frontiers and Challenges in International Sport
Chapter 23. Corruption in International Sport
Samantha Roberts, PhD; Clayton Bolton, EdD Defining Corruption
Types of Corruption
To Cheat or Not to Cheat?
Implications for Stakeholders
Tackling Corruption
Gray Area
Summary
Chapter 24. Corporate Social Responsibility, Sport, and Development
Mitchell McSweeney, MA; Bruce Kidd, PhD; Lyndsay Hayhurst, PhD Defining Corporate Social Responsibility
Emergence of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport
Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport
Corporate Social Responsibility, Sport, and International Development
United Nations Global Compact
Summary
Chapter 25. International Sport Management: A Way Forward
Alison Doherty, PhD; Tracy Taylor, PhD International Sport Management Research Agenda
Conducting International Sport Management Research
Summary
