SFM 6615: Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Sport. Term 2, 2015

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1 etroy Master Course Syllabus Term 2, For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via or Blackboard announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course. etroy Courses at Troy University All etroy courses at Troy University utilize the Blackboard Learning System. In every etroy course, students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically check for updates at least every 48 hours. Remember: This is not a correspondence course in which a student may work at his/her own pace. Each week there are assignments, online discussions, online activities and/or exams with due dates. Refer to the schedule at the end of the syllabus for more information. Instructor Information Packianathan Chella Chelladurai, Ph.D. Phone: Landline: (519) Mobile: chella@troy.edu Instructor Education Islamiah College, University of Madras, India. B.Com Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education, University of Madras. D.P.E 1954 University of Western Ontario, - Physical Education M.A University of Waterloo, - Management Science M.A.Sc University of Waterloo Management Science Ph.D HONORARY DEGREE Doctor of Laws (LL.D.). The University of Western Ontario, Canada Page 1

2 Course Description The course focuses on a conceptual analysis of management in sport. The field of sport management is described in terms of the services within the field, and management itself is viewed as the coordination of the processes of production and marketing of those services. The unique characteristics of sport services and useful schemes of classifying these services provide the framework for subsequent discussions of the various managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating, and the problems associated with each. Course Objectives 1. Describe the sport industry in general and the field of sport management. 2. Understand the attributes of an organization and how it can be viewed as a system interacting with its environment. 3. Comprehend the planning process and its critical role in defining organizational activities. 4. Explain the role of organizing in coordinating the activities of organizational members and units. 5. Understand that the process of leadership and how it affects the members satisfaction and performance. Explain the concept of effectiveness of the organization and its programs and how to evaluate them. Student Learning Outcomes Students will be able to describe how an organization s structure and managerial processes affect the effectiveness of the organization as a whole and its specific programs. Required Textbooks Chelladurai, P. (2014). Managing organizations for sport and physical activity. (4 th Edition). Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers, Scottsdale, Arizona. (ISBN ) Assigned Readings: Additional readings may be assigned throughout the semester. The official bookstore for Troy University is Barnes and Noble (B&N). Students can now order textbooks within Blackboard, Trojan Web Express or on the B&N website at For further instructions on how to order your course materials go to How to Order Textbooks. Students should have their textbook by the first week of class. Not having your textbook is not an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the Late Registration section for further guidance. Supplementary Materials Milano, M., & Chelladurai, P. (2011). Gross Domestic Sport Product: The Size of the Sport Industry in the United States. Journal of Sport Management, 25(1), Attendance Policy Page 2

3 In addition to interaction via Blackboard and contact, you are required to contact the instructor via or telephone by the first day of the term for an initial briefing. Although physical class meetings are not part of this course, participation in all interactive, learning activities is required. Make-Up Work Policy Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of any type (e.g., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course, notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment and/or failure of the course. (See Attendance Policy.) If I have not heard from you by the deadline dates for assignments, exams, or forums, no make-up work will be allowed (unless extraordinary circumstances exist, such as hospitalization). Requests for extensions must be made in advance and accompanied by appropriate written documentation. Computer problems is not an acceptable excuse. Method of Evaluation 2 Exams at 24 points each = 48 points (48% of grade) 1 Term Paper = 30 points (30% of grade) Threaded discussions (4 X 5 points) = 20 points (20% of grade) Participation in End of Course Survey = 2 points (2% of grade) POINT TOTAL = 100 points Examination Schedule and Instructions The exams will be essay type. They will be available for a specific time period. See the Course Schedule in the back of this syllabus for the dates during which time the exams will be available. The exams will be delivered online via Blackboard. They will be found in the Assignments section. The mid-term exam will be open book and will be of 3-hour duration. The final exam will however be closed book and proctored. The time limit for the final is two hours. See the exam instructions for the time limit and proctored final exam. Late Registration Registration During The First Week of the Term If you register during the first week of the term, you will already be one week behind. If you fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and Week #2's work by the end of Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant percentage of the term's lessons. If you do not feel you meet this deadline you should not enroll in the class. If you have registered, you should see your registrar, academic adviser, GoArmyEd or Military Education officer to discuss your options. Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work you missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work after the deadlines in the Course Schedule. Incomplete Grade Policy Page 3

4 Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances will prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student must complete a request for an incomplete grade. Note: A grade of Incomplete, I, is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade Form. Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or test of the term. A grade of I does not replace an F and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An I will only be awarded to a student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the term. It is ultimately the instructor s decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade, subject to the policy rules below: Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (I): The student must request that an incomplete be issued. The student s progress in the course must be satisfactory at the time of the request (e.g. the student must be passing the course), but is unable to complete the course grading requirements because of documented circumstances beyond his/her control. If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted. An I is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an F by not submitting all the work or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands. TROY All students were required to obtain and use the TROY address that is automatically assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements, s from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address. All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct address is listed in Blackboard by the beginning of Week One. is the only way the instructor can, at least initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could affect your grade. Your troy.edu address is the same as your Web Express user ID following Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY account. You can get to your account by logging onto the course and clicking . Internet Access This is an online class. Students must have access to a working computer and access to the Internet. Students can use a TROY computer lab (if available), a public library, etc., to insure they have access. Not having a computer or computer crashes are not acceptable excuses for late work. Have a back-up plan in place in case you have computer problems. Page 4

5 COURSE SCHEDULE Dates Week 1 October 12-18, Assignments This session describes (a) the historical roots of sport management and its current status. Further, the sport industry is broken down into (a) egalitarian sport, (b) elite sport, and (c) entertainment sport. Sport Management is defined as the coordination of the processes of production and exchange of the services in the three sectors of sport industry. Readings: Text: Introduction Chapter 1 Defining the Field Milano M., & Chelladurai, P. (2011). Gross Domestic Sport Product: The Size of the Sport Industry in the United States. Journal of Sport Management, 25(1), PP Files: Introduction and Chapter 1 The classical view of an organization and its significant attributes are presented in this session. Also, organizations are described as open systems susceptible to environmental influences. The significant processes of open systems are outlined in terms of inputs, throughputs, and outputs. Finally, the theories that describe the environmental influences on organizations are described. Readings: Text: Chapter 2 Classical View of Organizations Week 2 October 19-25, Chapter 3 Systems View of Organizations PP Files: Chapters 2 and 3 Assignment: business Threaded Discussion 1: Comparison of a sports team to a Due: Your post: Midnight of October 22,. Reaction to another post: Midnight of October 25, Week 3 This session describes management in terms of its functions (planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating), the skills necessary for effective management (technical, human, and conceptual skills), Page 5

6 October 26- November 1, and the roles mangers have to enact. In Chapter 5, the critical function of planning is described in terms of steps involved, the concept of strategic management, and budgeting. Readings: Text: Chapter 4 Meaning of Management Chapter 5 - Planning PP Files: Chapters 4 and 5 The steps in decision making and the notions of programmability and the rationality are discussed. After describing the models of decision making, the advantages and disadvantages of member participation in decision making are discussed. In Chapter 7, bureaucracy as an organizational form and its relevance to sport organizations, and the dysfunctional aspects of bureaucracy are discussed. Finally, the role of a bureaucracy in a democracy is outlined. Week 4 November 2-8, Readings: Text: Chapter 6 Managerial Decision Making Chapter 7 Principles of Organizing PP Files: Chapters 6 and 7 Assignment: Threaded Discussion 2: Making People Physically Active Due: Your post: Midnight of November 5,. Reaction to another post: Midnight of November 8, Week 5 November 9-15, After stressing the need for organizations to be structured so as to be responsive to environmental conditions, the concepts of differentiation and integration of organizational units are discussed. Readings: Text: Chapter 8 System Based Organizing Page 6

7 Chelladurai, P. (2008). Athletics IS education: A response to Kane, Leo, and Holleran s (2008) case study of University of Minnesota student-athletes. Journal of Intercollegiate Sports, 1(1), PP Files: Chapter 8 Assignment: Test 1 which will cover the Introduction and Chapters 1 to 7. Distributed November 9, at 12.01am Due Date: November 15, at pm EST. The behavioral and situational approaches to leadership are described in Chapter 11. After outlining the distinctions among transactional leadership, transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, and leadermember exchanges, an integrative framework, the Multidimensional Model of Leadership, is explained in Chapter 12. Readings: Text: Chapter 11 Leadership Week 6 November 16-22, to Leadership Chapter 12 Contemporary Approaches PP Files: Chapters 11 and 12 Assignment: Threaded Discussion 3: Absolute Managerial Control Due: Your post: Midnight of November 19,. Reaction to another post: Midnight of November 22, Week 7 November 23 29, After describing the programs of an organization, their relationship to the planning process is highlighted. The purposes and processes of program evaluations are described in Chapter 13. Page 7

8 In Chapter 14, the concept of organizational effectiveness and the complexities associated with it are described. The multidimensional nature and the multiple-perspectives of organizational effectiveness are discussed. Finally, the prime beneficiary approach to organizational effectiveness is highlighted. Readings: Text: Chapter 13 Program Evaluation Chapter 14 Organizational Effectiveness PP Files: Chapters 13 and 14 Assignment: Threaded Discussion 4: Protecting Athletes Due: Your post: Midnight of November 26,. Reaction to another post: Midnight of November 29, Week 8 November 30- December 6, After defining diversity in the workplace and marketplace, forms of diversity are discussed. The concepts of affirmative action, valuing diversity, and managing diversity are described. The strategies of accommodation and activation in managing diversity are outlined. Readings: Text: Chapter 15 Managing Diversity PP Files: Chapter 15 Week 9 December 7-13, Assignment: Term paper due on December 6, by 11.59pm Assignment: Test 2 which will cover Chapters 8 and Distributed December 7, Due December 13, by 11:59 pm EST Page 8