Managing recreation, parks, and leisure services : an introduction / Christopher R. Edginton, Susan D. Hudson, Samuel V. Lankford, Dale Larsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edginton, Christopher R., author.

Hudson, Susan D., author.

Lankford, Sam, 1955- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Recreation--Research.

Recreation.

Leisure--Research.

Leisure.

Parks--Research.

Parks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C., [2015].

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth exploration of managing recreation, parks, and leisure services, emphasizing their significance in enhancing quality of life and community livability. It covers foundational management theories, organizational structures, ethics, leadership, planning, decision-making, marketing, and evaluating community impact. The text highlights the evolving challenges of the 21st century, including economic development, demographic diversity, and environmental sustainability, and offers strategies for effective resource management, collaboration, and innovation. Written by established experts, it is aimed at professionals, students, and policymakers in the fields of recreation, parks, leisure services, and community planning. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Untitled

Credits page

Dedication

Contents

About the Authors

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part I: Managing Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services: Setting the Context

1 Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services in the 21st Century

Introduction

Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Service Managers and Social Transformation

21st Century Management: A New Paradigm

Management of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Organizations

Summary

Discussion Questions

References

2 The Evolution of Management Theory and Practice

The Evolution of Social Ideas and Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Service Management

Management in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Service Organizations

3 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Policy

Values, Visioning, Mission and Goal Statements

Policy Making

4 Organizing and Structuring Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services

Organizational Culture

Structuring Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Service Organizations

Types of Organization Used in the Delivery of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services

Part II: Key Managerial Leadership Issues

5 Ethics: Human/Social, Community, and Environmental Responsibilities

Ethics Defined

Human-Social Responsibility

Community Responsibility

Environmental Responsibility

6 Managerial Leadership and Motivation

Managing or Leading?

Motivation: Why is it Important?

7 Planning for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services

Introduction.

Planning and the Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Service Manager

Strategic Planning

Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Plans in Relationship to the Community Comprehensive Plan

Essentials of Effective Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Planning

8 Decision Making and Problem Solving

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Decision Making and Planning

Decision Making and Evaluation

Decision Making and Information Systems

Decision Making and Computers

Designing a Decision Support System

9 Promoting Collaboration and Cooperation

The Need for Collaboration in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Service Delivery

Understanding Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts

Examples of Partnerships, Cooperation, and Collaboration

Collaboration and Partnering Processes

Part III: Managing Resources

10 Human Resources

Human Resource Management

Position Analysis and Classification

Recruitment, Selection, and Orientation

Assignments, Appraisals, and Promotions

Compensation

In-Service Training and Development

Increasing Workforce Diversity

11 Fiscal Resources

Financial Similarities and Differences between For-Profit and Nonprofit Organizations

Sources of Revenues

Budgets

Expenditures

Control

12 Marketing Resources

The Nature of Exchanges

Types of Markets

Marketing Mix

The Additional Ps

13 Legal Issues and Risk Management

Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services.

Risk and the Legal Environment

Elements of Negligence

Risk Management

14 Evaluating Community Services

Evaluating Community Services

Logic Models

Systematic Procedures for an Evaluation

Choosing Subjects-Sampling Considerations

Part IV: The Future

15 Future Perspectives

The New Global Economy and Environment

New Work, New Skills

New Science, Health, and Ability

Talent Gap, Education, and Quality After-School Programs

Demographic Changes

Managing Different Generational Perspectives

Diversity and Cultural Competence

Privatization and Contracting of Services

Community Partnerships

Public Access and Stewardship

Foundation and Friends Groups

Engaging in a More Activist Professional Role

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9781571677457

1571677453

OCLC:

1223092412