Governance in Sport: Analysis and Application

At its core, sport governance encompasses two key elements: power and decision making. To truly grasp a sport organization&#8217;s purpose and structure, it&#8217;s essential to understand who wields power and which decisions are made by those who possess it.<BR /><BR /> Regrettably, the abuse of power, coupled with ineffective governance and lackluster leadership, has fostered widespread corruption within sport organizations, a situation that calls for a renewed commitment to practicing principles of good governance and restoring integrity and ethical conduct.<BR /><BR /> In response, the updated and enhanced <I>Governance in Sport: Analysis and Application, Second Edition,</I> aims to equip students with the skills to navigate both ordinary and extraordinary situations encountered in the oversight and authority of sport organizations at all levels of sport.<BR /><BR /><I>Governance in Sport</I> examines sport governance from three broad analytical and applied perspectives: <ul><li> A legal and managerial overview of practices, processes, and policies in sport organizations, encompassing ethical behavior, effective leadership, decision making, and policy development </li><li> A framework of the structures and functions of regulatory agencies that govern state, national, regional, and international sports </li><li> An applied overview of governance and authority in selected sectors of the industry, including professional sports, amateur sports, sports media, sports betting, esports, and more </li></ul> Through examinations of contemporary hot-button issues and compelling new case studies-covering the Ukraine invasion; Brittney Griner; transgender athletes in sports; LIV Golf versus the PGA; conference realignment; name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues; the Kanjuruhan Stadium catastrophe; and the workplace misconduct in the Washington Commanders organization-students will see how governance differs in sport organizations at various levels in the United States and around the world.<BR /><BR /> Additional new features include the following: <ul><li> Headlines begin each chapter, calling out incidents of corruption within the sport industry. </li><li> Rules and Regulations Corners provide quick overviews of policies and laws affecting weighty issues. </li><li> Combating Corruption sections offer best practices for preventing and minimizing behavior deemed illegal, unethical, or counterintuitive. </li><li> Governance in Action case sidebars explore real-world examples of conflicts and conundrums related to the chapter topic and include discussion questions; suggested responses to the questions can be found in the instructor guide. </li><li> Recorded lectures by author Bonnie Tiell are available for each chapter of the book. Instructors can use these videos to enhance their lectures. </li></ul> With <I>Governance in Sport</I>, students will develop an understanding of where power resides, how decisions are made, and the impact of those factors on the goals and structures of sport organizations.

ISBN-13: 9781718223165