Fostering Innovative Cultures in Sport

2018-06-08
 |  Business & Economics
Fostering Innovative Cultures in Sport

Author: James Skinner

Publisher: Springer

ISBN: 9783319786223

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 278

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Analysing the trends that are emerging in sport enterprises such as advancements in technology and social media, the authors of this illuminating book tackle the issue of how to create new opportunities in such a changing industry. Providing valuable reading for sports business scholars, this book draws on examples from inventive companies as well as inspirational sports leaders and illustrates the various drivers behind innovation. Addressing the need for a culture of innovation within sports enterprises, the authors reveal sustainable ways for companies to stay ahead of the game in an increasingly competitive global sport market.

Social Innovation in Sport

2021-03-19
 |  Sports & Recreation
Social Innovation in Sport

Author: Anne Tjønndal

Publisher: Springer Nature

ISBN: 9783030637651

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 283

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This book provides fresh insights on how social innovations are utilized as strategies to make sport more accessible and inclusive. It does so by bringing together theoretical insights and empirical studies from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the United States, Australia, Turkey and Belgium. Within the overarching topic of social innovation in sport, this book covers contemporary themes such as digitalization, urban planning, gender equality and innovation in sport policy and practice. It will be of interest to researchers and students in the fields of sociology of sport, sport management, sport science and sociology.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sport Management

2021-01-29
 |  Business & Economics
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sport Management

Author: Vanessa Ratten

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781783473960

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 192

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This timely book takes both a practical and academic perspective of innovation in sport management, exploring the role of entrepreneurship in sport. With its interdisciplinary approach, it provides a holistic overview of the ways in which sport is both innovative and entrepreneurial.

A Research Agenda for Sport Management

2022-05-06
 |  Sports & Recreation
A Research Agenda for Sport Management

Author: Shilbury, David

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781800378322

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 256

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Course Design and Assessment offers design strategies, educator-in-action perspectives, and real-world suggestions for engaged educators, creating inclusive and meaningful learning opportunities and developmental student growth. With a brief history situating engaged learning among educational models, the book shows the vital and practical connections between an educator’s overall learning philosophy and their pedagogical choices. The authors unpack the definitions and practices common to engaged learning, exploring the assumptions educators make about students, teaching, learning, and instructional contexts that underlie engaged educators’ pedagogical decisions. Ultimately a vehicle for inclusive learning and transparent design, the book outlines pre-course planning steps, suggestions for adjusting the course mid-stream, and a thorough discussion of assessment activities with planning and implementation steps.

Innovation, Sustainability and Management in Motorsports

2021-05-18
 |  Business & Economics
Innovation, Sustainability and Management in Motorsports

Author: Hans Erik Næss

Publisher: Springer Nature

ISBN: 9783030742218

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 140

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“There’s probably no better sport than Formula E to present and study the science and practice of innovation within (motor)sport, and this book is a must read for those active within this fascinating area”. - Dr. Kristof de Mey, Sports Technology, Innovation & Business Developer at Ghent University, Belgium This open access book provides novel insights on management innovation and sustainability in motorsport. Utilizing the all-electric racing championship called Formula E as case, it draws upon data from multiple sources such as sustainability reports of Formula and its stakeholders, media data, podcasts and newspaper articles, partner publications, and social media outputs. It aims to generate a theoretical model that describes and explains the optimal conditions for innovation when it comes to enhancing a sport organisation's commercial product. Apart from its general transferability to sports research, this model enables further study of a motorsport phenomenon that has been hailed by media as the championship, which affirms money in sustainability. It has also been emphasized by sport researchers as a highly relevant case to study management innovation. This book will be interesting to academics working in sports management, knowledge management, innovation and sustainability. Hans Erik Næss (b. 1978) is an Associate Professor in Sport Management at Kristiania University College, Norway. He holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Oslo and is the author of several peer-reviewed articles and books on motorsports, including A History of Organizational Change: The case of Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) 1945-2020. Anne Tjønndal (b. 1988) is an Associate Professor in Sociology of Sport at Nord University, Norway. She holds a PhD in sociology from Nord University and has published articles in high-quality international journals on topics like social innovation, gender and inclusion/exclusion in sport. Tjønndal is the Celia Brackenridge International Research Award winner for 2019.

Effective and Creative Leadership in Diverse Workforces

2019-01-07
 |  Business & Economics
Effective and Creative Leadership in Diverse Workforces

Author: Bethany K. Mickahail

Publisher: Springer

ISBN: 9783030023485

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 158

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This book examines the role of corporate culture in the execution of successful strategies for diversity and innovation. It explores how information is communicated across real organizations and how diversity impacts the effectiveness of the communication. As modern communication becomes more challenging within diverse groups, the varying content and contexts must be considered. Communications across a diverse organization requires thought and understanding. Further, though a workforce may be diverse, it may not properly function. Effective and creative leadership is needed to employ a diverse workforce for the greatest impact on company culture and performance. With its model and case studies illustrating how diversity helps shape corporate culture, this book serves as a valuable resource for HR researchers and scholar-practitioners.

Philosophies of Organizational Change

2020-11-27
 |  Business & Economics
Philosophies of Organizational Change

Author: Aaron C.T. Smith

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781839105098

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 328

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This revised and extended second edition evaluates the diverse approaches to organizational change that have defined the field. Explaining the assumptions and implications that accompany these diverse philosophies, this book demystifies the complexities of conflicting perspectives and delivers valuable insights into the research and practice of organizational change.

Handbook of Research on Strategies and Interventions to Mitigate COVID-19 Impact on SMEs

2021-06-25
 |  Business & Economics
Handbook of Research on Strategies and Interventions to Mitigate COVID-19 Impact on SMEs

Author: Baporikar, Neeta

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781799874379

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 628

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of the modern world, and its impact is felt by all. The pandemic particularly has had a large impact on businesses as they were forced to close, supply chains were disrupted, and new health and safety precautions were adopted. As such, many businesses, especially small businesses, were faced with losses they could not afford. Governments and stakeholders across the world have thus needed to formulate various strategies and interventions to mitigate the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as they relate to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Handbook of Research on Strategies and Interventions to Mitigate COVID-19 Impact on SMEs is a comprehensive reference source that encapsulates the overall effect of COVID-19 on SMEs and a variety of strategies to overcome the negative effects and create more sustainable policies and organizations moving forward. The book offers a thorough overview of interventions and tactics to help organizations, entrepreneurs, and institutions of higher learning overcome the negative impact of COVID-19 while preparing policies for a more effective post-pandemic world. Covering topics that include sustainable practices for development, interventions to lessen the impact of COVID-19, and psychological resilience for SME employees, this book is Ideal for entrepreneurs, managers, executives, small businesses, family firms, academicians, scholar-practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students.

Sport Entrepreneurship

2018-02-05
 |  Business & Economics
Sport Entrepreneurship

Author: Vanessa Ratten

Publisher: Springer

ISBN: 9783319730103

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 149

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This book introduces the structure, economic arguments, and business strategies for entrepreneurship in sport. Here, the entrepreneurial process is usually initiated by organizations, people or governments who are embedded in both economic and social contexts. The development of technologies that have enhanced the diffusion of information and the creation of new international markets has impacted sports entrepreneurship activities. The goal of this book is to introduce readers to emerging issues in sport entrepreneurship and management. The book focuses on the role of entrepreneurship in the sports context by examining how to leverage the opportunities that arise from networks and optimize resources by identifying where they can most effectively be put to use. As a unique discipline, sport entrepreneurship helps to identify the conditions under which and the processes in which upcoming business ventures need to be pursued. The book will be useful for sports organizations, athletes and government organizations promoting the use of entrepreneurship to generate competitive advantages on the global marketplace.

International Sport Business

2022-06-01
 |  Business & Economics
International Sport Business

Author: Hans Westerbeek

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN: 9781000591101

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 242

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International Sport Business: Current Issues, Future Directions offers a contemporary and forward-looking survey of the global sport industry, introducing the key themes, trends and critical issues that will impact decision-making and strategy in sport business in the coming decade and beyond. Against a background of globalisation, disruption and social change, the book explores key influences on the development and commercialisation of the sport industry. It examines themes such as governance, the social role of sport, value chains and innovation, the increasing importance of data, digital technology and leadership. Every chapter includes cutting-edge case studies, commentaries, examples of best practice and interviews with leading sport business professionals, encouraging the reader to reflect on the factors that determine success in international sport business. The book also looks ahead, imagining potential scenarios for the future of sport. Thought-provoking, underpinned by research evidence and intended to generate debate and discussion, this is the perfect foundation text for any international sport business course, and an essential guide to the future for sport business practitioners and policy-makers. An accompanying eResource provides reflective questions for each chapter.

Sport Leadership in the 21st Century

2019-01-10
 |  Sports & Recreation
Sport Leadership in the 21st Century

Author: Laura J. Burton

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

ISBN: 9781284149586

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 334

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The Second Edition of Sport Leadership in the 21st Century provides students with the most current and comprehensive understanding of leadership in sport management. Authored and contributed by leading sport management researchers and practitioners, this text immerses students in the learning process through case studies, interviews with leaders in the sport industry, critical thinking questions, and rich content.

Sports Innovation Management

2017-08-23
 |  Business & Economics
Sports Innovation Management

Author: Vanessa Ratten

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781351712002

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 128

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This book introduces readers to emerging issues of sport innovation. The book focuses on the role of innovation in the sports context and how we can leverage opportunities that arise from networks and optimize resources by identifying where they are most effective. It helps to identify the conditions and procedures that emergent business ventures need to be formed. The book is a useful reference for sports organizations, athletes and government organizations promoting the use of innovation to generate competitive advantage in the global marketplace.