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This textbook¬†presents a comprehensive analysis of organizational behavior in sport organizations from a practitioner’s perspective. It covers¬†issues related to managing employees and work teams as well as organizational structure and culture in sport.¬† The book has four sections: Organizational Behavior in the Sports Industry,¬†Getting to Know Employees and Volunteers of Sport Organizations, Work Groups and Teams, and¬†Understanding the Organization. Each chapter begins with a practitioner interview describing a challenge that was overcome by their organization. That example is used to highlight applicable theories and interventions used in the industry. Additional examples or theories are discussed to provide students a broad picture of managerial issues in the sports industry and provide alternative approaches to intervention illustrated in the practitioner interview. The case studies offer the¬†opportunity to¬†practice and apply the ideas to real-world scenarios in the sports industry.¬† Students using this book will gain an understanding of¬†how managers and leaders apply theory to communicate with and engage employees to foster desired organizational cultures while being challenged¬†to address common issues using cases and hypothetical situations.