Description |
xi, 386 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
Contents |
The competent leisure services manager -- Foundations of management -- Leisure services managers -- Legal foundations for managers -- Organizational structure -- Coordination of resources, programs, and services -- Planning and decision making -- Marketing and public relations -- Communications and customers -- Personnel procedures and practices -- Motivation, rewards, and discipline -- Sources and methods of financing -- Budgets and financial cost analysis -- Evaluation |
Summary |
"Leisure Services Management prepares students for the challenges they'll face as entry-level recreation and leisure managers. The text begins by presenting a firm foundation of competency-based management theory. Students will learn what management is, what the manager's role is, and how their work affects their agency and their customers. They will also explore specific management areas, such as marketing, financial management, human resources, employee development, communication, and evaluation." "The competency-driven approach of Leisure Services Management assists readers in gaining the knowledge and practicing the skills they need in order to begin their career in leisure management."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 372-378) and index |
Subject |
Public relations.
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Recreation -- Management.
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Author |
Barcelona, Robert J., 1970-
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Meldrum, John T.
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LC no. |
2008009100 |
ISBN |
9780736069229 hardcover : cover |
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0736069224 hardcover : cover |
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