{"product_id":"governance-in-sport","title":"Governance in Sport","description":"At its core, sport governance encompasses two key elements: power and decision making. To truly grasp a sport organization’s purpose and structure, it’s essential to understand who wields power and which decisions are made by those who possess it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In response, the updated and enhanced \u003ci\u003eGovernance in Sport: Analysis and Application, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGovernance in Sport\u003c\/i\u003e examines sport governance from three broad analytical and applied perspectives: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A legal and managerial overview of practices, processes, and policies in sport organizations, encompassing ethical behavior, effective leadership, decision making, and policy development \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A framework of the structures and functions of regulatory agencies that govern state, national, regional, and international sports \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Additional new features include the following: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Headlines begin each chapter, calling out incidents of corruption within the sport industry. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rules and Regulations Corners provide quick overviews of policies and laws affecting weighty issues. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Combating Corruption sections offer best practices for preventing and minimizing behavior deemed illegal, unethical, or counterintuitive. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recorded lectures by author Bonnie Tiell are available for each chapter of the book. Instructors can use these videos to enhance their lectures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e With \u003ci\u003eGovernance in Sport\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256650518872,"sku":"9781718223165","price":94.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781718223165_2a08c0e7-a988-4df4-abd8-76ba4038402f.jpg?v=1777559418","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/governance-in-sport","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}