Chapter 8 Sport Management

Organizing and Staffing

Coordinating for Success

• A business can only be as good as the people it employs

• Human resources management consist of all activities involved with hiring , developing , and paying the individuals responsible for doing the organizations work.

What is important to an employee?

Brainstorm your thoughts

What is important to An employee?

The things that all employees are interested in :• Salary• Fringe Benefits• Working hours• Work place facility condition• Quality of the co-workers• Ability to advance in an organization• Other?

Employment

Involves matching people with the best skills for each job.

Because training is expensive, selecting the best match for a job is financially important

for a company.

Internships are often the best method top get your foot in the door of an organization

Job Specifications

This is a written list of all of the qualifications a worker needs to successfully complete the job

“Often similar to a job description with the technical requirements needed to get the job done”

Resume’A resume is a summary of an

applicants previous and current job experiences .

A cover letter explains why the applicant is qualified for the position

and request an interview.

Class work

• Intermission Pages

• 191 and192

Improving Employee Performance

Orientation is the initial training to make new workers feel comfortable with their jobs and the organization.

Staff development activites may include additional training with technology, new management, and being productive in the job.

Human Resource Departments

Are responsible to prepare the new employees for their job

responsibilities.

Match MakingEach person hired by a company has

strengths that should be fully utilized.

Coordinating requires the manager to match the best employee to the task

that needs to be completed.

Employee Relations

Human resource department assurs effective communication between employees and management.

Labor unions often represent sports and entertainment industries. Unions bargain with management for their members wages, hours, and working conditions.

Employee Performance

Is often evaluated in relation to the company’s mission

Managers must evaluate the employees they supervise and work to improve performance.

360 Degree Feedback System

This system evaluates an employee based upon information form a range of people who have contact with the employee.

These evaluators may be from inside or outside of the company

Promotions

Promotions are based upon outstanding employee performance.

Peers, customers, and suppliers may all contribute to the employees evaluation

Class work

• Ethics in Action Page 193

• Intermission 194

• Encore Page 195 # 1,2,3

NFL Labor Negotiations

What is presently happening in the NFLSee classjump website below for the class

assignment

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Use this document to support Chapter 8 employee and staffing curriculum

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Networking and DelegatingDelegation is passing duties to another employee or team member with the expectation that the individual will complete the responsibilityThe person who delegates the job down to another worker is ultimately responsible for the quality of the work.

If the work isn’t completed properly they must correct or suffer the repercussion of a substandard outcome.

Latest Trends in Business• Globalization•Advanced Computer Technology•Diversity in staffing•Networking

Networking

• Networking involves creating and maitaining relationships that are beneficial to all participating parties

• A strong college alumni association and/or internship program offers early career networking opportunities for young professional

What Skills do Employers Need?

• A strong work ethic• A person who can act on their own• Self direction• Accountability

Success is measured by the ability to find information, proces it, and use it.

What Skills do Employers Need?

• Effective Communication Skills• Decision- Making Skills• Ability to work on a team

Focal Point Teams

Are charged with working on each others goals to accomplish the mission and

strategic objectives of the organization.

Management Careers in Sports and Entertainment

A career development program is a long-term organizational plan that includes a career path, effective communication, effective performance reviews, career counseling, and training and development.

Starting a Career

Students interested in a sports program should seek job observation opportunities or internships

Most management positions require either an undergraduate or a master’s degree.

Career Portfolio

A portfolio is an organized collection of information and materials developed to tell a story about you.

A portfolio should include clear descriptions of your achievements and career preparation.

A portfolio is useful for conducting self-assessment and for selling your qualifications to prospective employers.

Qualifications for a Sports Management Career

• Outstanding Organizational Skills (Sport Camp Organizer)

• Financial Management ( All management positions)

• Budgeting Skills (Athletic Directors for universities)

• Time Management(College Coaches)

• Awareness of NCAA Rules(College Coaches)

• Contracts and Legal Matters (Sport Agent)

Class Work

• Intermission 198• Intermission 199• Encore page 200 #1-5• Intermission 202 top • Intermission 202 bottom• Intermission 204

Class Work

• Chapter 8 Review page 206 #1-13

• Make Connections Page 208#19,24

Quiz Chapter 8