Managing People in Sport Organizations: A Strategic Human Resource Management PerspectivePaperback, 1 January 2015

Managing People in Sport Organizations provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of managing people within a strategic framework. This revised and updated second edition examines a range of strategic human resource management approaches that can be used by sport organizations to respond to contemporary challenges and to develop a sustainable performance culture. Drawing on well-established conceptual frameworks and current empirical research, the book systematically covers every key area of HRM theory and practice, including:

• recruitment
• training and development
• performance management and appraisal
• motivation and reward
• organizational culture
• employee relations
• diversity
• managing change

This new edition also includes expanded coverage of social media, volunteers, and individuals within organizations, and is supported with a new companion website carrying additional resources for students and instructors, including PowerPoint slides, exam questions and useful web links. No other book offers such an up-to-date introduction to core concepts and key professional skills in HRM in sport, and therefore　*Managing People in Sport Organizations　*is essential reading for any sport management student or any HR professional working in sport.