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040			_aMUL _beng. _eAACR
082			_a796.069 PAR
100			_aPARENT, M. (Author)
245			_aManaging major sports events : _btheory and practice _c/Milena M. Parent, and Aurélia Ruetsch
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aLondon : _b Routledge , _cc 2021.
300			_axxviii, 494 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm.
504			_aIncludes references and index p. 423 - 493
505			_a1. Introduction: The World of Major Sports Events, 2. Why Bid for Sports Events?, 3. How to Bid for an Event, 4. Leading and Setting Up an Organising Committee, 5. Planning Major Sports Events, 6. Financing Major Sports Events, 7. Marketing, Sponsorship, and Look-Feel, 8. Human Resources: Building High Functioning Organising Committees, 9. Volunteer Workforce, 10. Culture In-house, Outside, and All Around, 11. Stakeholder Relations and Protocol, 12. Communications and Media, 13. Digital and Social Media, 14. Technology, 15. Venues and Venuisation, 16. Risk Management and Readiness, 17. Security, 18. Ceremonies, 19. Games-time, 20. Closure, 21. Legacy and Sustainability
520			_aManaging Major Sports Events: Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the principles and practical skills that underpin the running and hosting of major sports events, from initial bid to post-event legacy and sustainability. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, the book draws on the latest research from across multiple disciplines, explores real-world situations, and emphasises practical problem-solving skills. It covers every key area in the event management process, including: Bidding, leadership, and planning; Marketing and human resource management; Venues and ceremonies; Communications and technology (including social media); Functional area considerations (including sport, protocol, and event services); Security and risk management; Games-time considerations; Event wrap-up and evaluation; Legacy and sustainability. This revised edition includes expanded coverage of cutting-edge topics such as digital media, culture, human resources, the volunteer workforce, readiness, security, and managing Games-time. Each chapter combines theory, practical decision-making exercises, and case studies of major sports events from around the world, helping students and practitioners alike to understand and prepare for the reality of executing major events on an international scale. Also new to this edition is an "Outlook, Trends, and Innovations" section in each chapter, plus "tips" from leading events professionals. Managing Major Sports Events: Theory and Practice is an essential textbook for any course on sports event management or international sports management, and an invaluable resource for all sport management researchers, practitioners and policymakers. Online resources include PowerPoint slides, multiple choice questions, essay questions, stories, and decision-making exercises
546			_aeng.
650			_aSports events
650			_aGames time
650			_aLegacy and sustainability
650			_aDigital and social media
700			_aRUETSCH, A. _c(Author)
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