MGT3SGV
SPORT GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGY
MGT3SGV
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be provided with a comprehensive guide to the practical application of governance principles to sport organisations operating at the community, state/provincial and national/professional levels. You will compare and contrast accepted practice and research evidence in regard to a range of governance principles and practices. Specific topics to be covered include: the difference between governance and management, governance models, governance roles and responsibilities, structures, processes, board leadership, board performance, board culture, managing governance change and future governance challenges.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MGT1ISM and MGT2SPF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Characterise and distinguish current governance and strategy issues including dual board leadership, external environmental pressures, enacting governance change, ethics, and future governance challenges
- Activities:
- Review and recall relevant theoretical not-for-profit governance literature Identifying and applying relevant theoretical not-for-profit governance theory
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Identify and apply the core processes of sport governance and strategy, including meetings, strategy development, conformance monitoring, performance evaluation, board performance assessment, and CEO and board member recruitment
- Activities:
- Review and recall relevant theoretical not-for-profit governance literature Identifying and applying relevant theoretical not-for-profit governance theory
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
03. Appraise and critique the policy and regulatory environment and mechanisms that influence sport organisations through a written case study
- Activities:
- Search for, compile and review relevant theoretical NFP governance literature Apply NFP governance theory to a NFP organisation Prepare a written case study that critically analyses the governance structure and policies of a NFP organisation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
04. Appraise the social and ethical considerations of governing and developing strategy in sport organisations through a written case study
- Activities:
- Search for, compile, review and recall relevant theoretical not-for-profit governance literature Identify social and ethical issues within not-for-profit governance Argue a position on an ethical dilemma presented within a NFP governance case study Assess, choose and apply appropriate definitions and explanations of NFP governance theory and proceses to short answer case study questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four, Individual, Case study exercises (equivalent 500 words each) | Each case study will report ONE of the following Graduate Capabilities: Quantitative Literacy, Inquiry/Research, Critical Thinking & Discipline specific knowledge and skills. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One, Individual, Organisation case study (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Sherry
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four, Individual, Case study exercises (equivalent 500 words each) | Each case study will report ONE of the following Graduate Capabilities: Quantitative Literacy, Inquiry/Research, Critical Thinking & Discipline specific knowledge and skills. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One, Individual, Organisation case study (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |