SPORT GOV week 1

Sport Governance

The exercise of authority and decision-making in sport organizations involving control, policy-setting, and leadership.

Eight Attributes of an Organization

Identity, Program of Activity, Membership, Clear Boundaries, Permanency, Division of Labor, Hierarchy of Authority, Formal Rules.

Regulatory Power

The ability of an organization to enforce rules and impose sanctions on members or participants.

Internal Influences

Influences created by the organization itself (e.g., policies, procedures).

External Influences

Influences from the task (e.g., media, sponsors) and general (e.g., legal, cultural) environments.

5 R's of Good Governance

Regulations, Rules, Rankings, Records, Results.

General Assembly

Primary voting body of an organization, not typically made up of employees.

Executive Committee

Small group that sets the agenda and holds real decision-making power.

Standing Committee

Ongoing committee responsible for specific tasks like media or finance.

Ad Hoc Committee

Temporary committee created for a single issue or event.

Executive Staff

Paid employees who handle daily operations of the organization.

Constitution and Bylaws

Documents that outline the mission, structure, and rules of an organization.

Importance of Studying Governance

Helps understand structure, authority, and ethical decision-making in sports.

Planning

The proactive process of setting goals and aligning resources to reach them.

Short-Term Plan

Plan covering the next 1-3 years.

Long-Term Plan

Plan extending 3+ years into the future.

Standing Plan

Ongoing plan reused for recurring activities or situations.

Single-Use Plan

A plan developed for one-time or non-repeating events.

Vision Statement

A future-based statement that inspires and directs internal stakeholders.

Mission Statement

A concise summary of an organization's purpose, values, and goals.

Goals

Broad, qualitative statements that provide direction for an organization.

Objectives

Measurable, specific steps that indicate progress toward goals (SMART criteria).

Tactics

Specific actions or strategies used to achieve organizational objectives.

Roles

Assigned responsibilities for carrying out tactics.

Routine Decision

Repetitive, straightforward decision made regularly.

Complex Decision

Unique or high-stakes decision that requires deep thought and evaluation.

Rational Model (Decision Making)

A step-by-step process including problem identification, option analysis, and evaluation.

SLEEPE Principle

Framework for evaluating decisions based on Social, Legal, Economic, Ethical, Political, and Educational factors.

Corporate-Level Strategy

High-level strategic planning for the entire organization.

Business-Level Strategy

Strategy applied to specific products or services within the organization.

Functional-Level Strategy

Day-to-day strategy implemented by specific departments or personnel.

Five P's of Strategy

Plan, Purpose, Ploy, Position, Perspective (Mintzberg).

Strategic Management Plan

Process involving vision, objectives, planning, implementation, and performance review.

Policy

Broad guideline for decision-making based on an organization's values and philosophy.

Case Method (Policy Development)

Define issue, gather info, evaluate options, choose action, write policy.

Ethics in Sport

Considerations around fairness, equity, safety, and social responsibility in sports organizations.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where conflicting values require a difficult choice with major consequences.

Zinn's Model (Ethical Decision-Making)

11-step model including problem identification, consultation, win-win search, and evaluation.

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Organization's commitment to operate legally, ethically, and philanthropically beyond financial goals.

Economic Level of CSR

Focus solely on profit with minimal ethical concern.

Legal Level of CSR

Meets minimum legal requirements, but nothing more.

Ethical Level of CSR

Goes beyond legal to act in a morally responsible way.

Philanthropic Level of CSR

Actively gives back, advocates for causes, and leads in social responsibility.