Positive Sport Organizational Insights

This book is a concise and accessible introduction to positive organizational behavior in sport, a new and dynamic approach to sport management. Clearly explaining core concepts, the book shows how 'positive sport organizations' (PSO) can deliver improved performance and enhance employee well-being.

Autorentext

Minjung Kim is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Texas A&M University, USA, and the Director of the Positive Sport Organizational Behavior Laboratory. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Yonsei University in Korea and a Ph.D. from Florida State University, USA. Her research explores how sport organizations can enhance the well-being of their stakeholders. Dr. Kim has authored 50 academic articles and was awarded the North American Society for Sport Management Fellowship. ****

Brent D. Oja is an Associate Professor of Sport Management at Louisiana State University, USA. He completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor Science at the University of Minnesota, USA. He completed his Master of Science at West Virginia University and earned his Ph.D. at the University of Kansas. His research is grounded in developmental constructs that elevate sport employees' psychological skillsets, which helps employees excel at work and reach their full potential.

Christos Anagnostopoulos is the Founder and Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport, a Chair under a joint leadership between the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar and the British University of Central Lancashire in Cyprus. At the same time, he is a visiting Associate Professor II in Sport Management at the Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences at Molde University College, Norway.

Inhalt

1. Understanding Positive Sport Organizations: Growing Positivity in Sport, 2. Enhancing Sport Employees' Psychological Capital: To Be A-HERO at Work, 3. Strengthening Sport Employee Psychological Well-being: To Be Mentally Healthier, 4. Finding Your Passion and Grit for Working in Sport: So Why Do You Want This Job?, 5. Innovation in Sport Organizations: Building from Within, 6. Corporate Social Responsibility and Employees in Sport: Fostering Positive Outcomes, 7. Conclusion: Final Reflections