LESM 538 Course Syllabus
Managing the Sport Enterprise
Spring 2002
Kimberly Miloch
Office Hours: 10 –11:30 am T/TH
166-A Gabel Hall
By Appointment
Phone: 753-5625
Email: lsutton@niu.edu (lowercase “L” not uppercase “I”)
Required Texts:
Chelladurai, P. (2001). Managing organizations for sport and physical
activity: A systems perspective. Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway.
Slack, T. (1997). Understanding sport organizations: The application of
organizational theory. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Street & Smith’s SportBusiness Journal
APA Publication Manual, 5th Edition.
Catalog Description:
An analysis of the sport industry with special emphasis given to the sport manager’s
roles and functions. In-depth analysis of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
as they apply to the sport manager.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Explain the nature of the sport industry, including its trends.
2. Analyze and appreciate the sport manager’s roles and functions in effective
management.
3. Compare and contrast leadership styles as they effect the management process
as it relates to sport.
4. Develop research in the area of sport management.
5. Describe the steps involved in the process of managing sport.
6. Apply the process of managing sport to the development and analysis of a sport
operation.
Course Requirements:
In Class Discussion/Activities
Annotated Bibliography
Individual Research Project/Prospectus
Paired Research and Presentation
Book Review
Total:
10%
20%
30%
30%
10%
100%
Grading Scale:
89.5 -100
79.5 – 89.4
69.5 – 79.4
59.5 – 69.4
0 – 59.4
A
B
C
D
F
Course Assignments:
In Class Discussion/Activities:
Students are expected to attend all lectures and are strongly encouraged to contribute to
class discussion. Your presence is indicative of your professional attitude and is
necessary to derive maximal benefit from the course. The intent of this course is to offer
you a means for professional development and to assist you in obtaining your career
objectives. Active participation in class discussions is expected in order to
demonstrate full preparedness for each class. Any in-class work missed during
absences may not be made up. The student is responsible for all material missed on
days absent.
Annotated Bibliography:
Each student will prepare a forty (40) source annotated bibliography. It is suggested
that students choose the same topic for the annotated bibliography and the individual
research project/prospectus. If the same topic is selected, it will assist students in
developing the literature review for the individual research project/prospectus. You must
include a minimum of twenty-five (25) refereed sources (journals, books, court cases,
etc) and no more than four (4) internet sources. You must also include at least two (2)
personal interviews from professionals in the field as sources. You may not use
anyone with an NIU affiliation as an interviewee. You may use no more than four (4)
personal interviews for sources. The remainder of your sources may stem from nonrefereed articles, videos, etc. All sources must be post 1990. You must write in APA
format. Examples of exactly how you should develop and submit your annotated
bibliography are available in my office. You may stop by during office hours or make an
appointment.
Individual Research Project/Prospectus:
Each student should select a topic pertinent to the management of sport and develop a
research project or prospectus. Each should include a rationale for your proposed
research, an introduction, a literature review, and a proposed methodology for
conducting your research. You must write in APA format. Examples of this type of
research is available in my office. You may stop by during office hours or make an
appointment. You must use a minimum of forty (40) sources in preparing this research.
No more than four (4) internet sources may be used. At least 75% (27 sources) must
stem from refereed or primary sources. All sources must be post 1990.
Paired Research and Presentation:
With one (1) partner, select an issue/concern related to leadership, motivation, and the
broad context of sport. SportBusiness Journal, the texts, and your own experience
should contribute to your topic selection. You must use a minimum of twenty (20)
sources with at least fifteen (15) journal articles or books. All sources must be post
1990.
After reading your sources, write a ten (10) page (minimum) paper incorporating the
ideas contained in your research. The paper should articulate your topic or concern and
its implications for sport managers. The paper can be a solution to a particular problem,
extension of an argument, proposed direction for future research, or summary of existing
research. It should be comprehensive, current, and presented in a professional manner.
Presentation:
Each pair will present this paper to the class. Your presentation should include
suggestions on how the literature can be practically useful for leaders within the sport
industry. Assume that you are teaching the rest of the class how to use the information
you have collected. Presentation dates will be randomly assigned.
Presentations should not exceed thirty (30) minutes. Each pair must leave ample time
for questions. Students should dress in business attire and follow the guidelines listed
on the course web-site for effective presentations. Presentations may be interactive with
the class. Be creative and make your presentation as enjoyable as possible. Each
partner should contribute equally. Your topic must be approved by the professor. You
must use power point for the presentation and may incorporate other forms of
technology. You must have a back up method of delivery if your technology fails. A
copy of your power point slides must be submitted upon completion of your presentation.
Suggested Topics to Get your Creative Juices Flowing:
Leadership and Gender
Leadership and Race
Motivating Employees
Ethical Leadership
Technology
Justice Perceptions in Sport
Managing Change
Terminating Employees
How to Negotiate
Creative Rewards in Sport Organizations
Performance Appraisal Techniques
Dealing with Stress and Burnout
Book Review:
Each student should select a book from the book listing on the course web-site. You
may substitute another book (subject to professor approval). Your review should provide
an overview of the content of the book and address the following areas:
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Relevance to administration of sport organizations
Theoretical constructs incorporated into material
Strengths and weaknesses of the fundamental message
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT based on what currently is known of the leadership or
motivation phenomenon
The utility of what you have read
All arguments must be fully supported and documented with sources. You must cite
when using the ideas of others. Your review should exceed no more than five (5)
pages.
Course Policies:
All assignments must be submitted in APA format (5th edition). All assignments must
meet the specified requirements and must be double-spaced, using Arial or Times New
Roman font (font size 11 or 12 point). If more than three (3) APA mistakes are found,
the grade will drop one letter grade. For example, if you earn a 96 and three (3) or
more mistakes are found, your grade will drop to an 86, and so forth. If more than five
(5) APA mistakes are found, you will receive an automatic C and be required to make all
necessary corrections. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have questions regarding
this policy.
You must write using proper sentence structure and grammar. You must proofread your
work and use proper spelling and punctuation. Spellcheck is not always sufficient.
Failure to do so will result in a grade reduction. Assignments submitted with incomplete
and run-on sentences will receive an automatic “F.”
All sources used in your assignments must appear on the reference page. All sources
on the reference page must have appeared in the assignment. Failure to do so will
result in a reduction of one letter grade. For example, if you earn a 96 and your
sources are missing from either the assignment or reference page, your grade will drop
to an 86. Please see me with questions about this policy.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCUSES.
Tardiness: Students are expected to be on time for class. Tardiness will not be
tolerated.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty (cheating) will not be tolerated in this
course. This includes plagiarism and any other form of cheating. This includes failing to
cite opinions and statements other than your own. You must give credit to the original
work of others. Students engaging in academic dishonesty will receive an “F” for the
course. Students suspected of cheating are subject to judicial review. Students are
always subject to the Student Judicial Code.
MISC: Students must turn off beepers and cell phones while in class.
No eating or drinking in class
Students are not allowed to bring children to class
Students should not disrupt class in any manner.
Students should not bring guests to class unless approved by the professor.
Other items may be added to the above list.
Students with disabilities which may affect performance in the class and/or which require
adjustments by the instructor should notify the instructor immediately. Students should
notify the instructor as soon as possible to insure that proper adjustments are made as
soon as possible. Last minute adjustments will not be made. Thus, the student is
responsible to notify the instructor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with questions pertaining to the course, assignments, etc. are encouraged to
contact the instructor. Students are encouraged to visit during office hours or make an
appointment if unable to visit during scheduled office hours.
Students should regularly check e-mail and visit the course web-site to receive updates
and announcements on the course.
Suggested Readings:
Textbooks:
Bridges, F.J. & Roquemore, L.L. (2001). Management for athletic/sport
administrators: Theory and practice (2nd ed.). Decatur, GA: ESM Books.
Chelladurai, P. (1999). Human resource management in sport and recreation.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Masteralexis, L.P., Barr, C.A., & Hums, M.A. (1998). Principles and practice of
sport management. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.
Mull, R.F., Bayless, K.G., Ross, C.M., & Jamieson, L.M. (1997). Recreational
sport management (2nd ed.). Chapaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Parks, J.B., Zanger, B.R.K., & Quarterman, J. (Eds.). (1998). Contemporary
sport management. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Parkhouse, B. (2001). The management of sport: Its foundation and application
(3rd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Journals:
Journal of Sport Management
Journal of Management
Academy of Management Journals
The Leadership Quarterly
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Group and Organization Processes
Journal of Leisure Research
Sport Marketing Quarterly
Quest
Working section of The Chicago Tribune (Sunday edition).
And many, many more
Books:
Taking Charge: Strategic Leadership by Stumpf & Mullin
Influence without Authority by Cohen & Bradford
Success is Just one Wish Away by Spoelstra
Who Moved my Cheese? By Johnson
Jack Welch and the GE Way by Slater
And many, many more
Course Timeline (Subject to Change)
January 15
Introductory Course
January 22
Leadership
January 29
Leaders vs. Managers
February 5
Leadership
February 12
Motivation
February 19
Motivation
February 26
Communication
Annotated Bibliography Due
March 5
Staffing
March 12
Spring Break
March 19
Managing Conflict
March 26
Managing Diversity
Individual Research Project/Prospectus Due
April 2
Negotiation
Technology
April 9
Presentations
Paired Research Due
April 16
Presentations
April 23
Presentations
April 30
Presentations
May 2
Book Review Due (Noon)
Student Biographical Sheet
Please submit the following information to me via e-mail no later than Friday, January
18.
Name
Hometown
Undergraduate Institution and Degree
E-mail
Phone
Career Goals
Work Experience (include internships, etc.)
On-Campus Activities
Favorite Movie
Favorite Food
Favorite Musical Group
Favorite Sport
Favorite Athlete
Favorite Actor/Actress
Who do you most admire and why?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Greatest Life Accomplishment