Parent, Milena M.,

Managing major sports events : theory and practice / Milena M. Parent and Sharon Smith-Swan. - xx, 409 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 340-395) and index.

Introduction: the world of major sports events -- Bidding for an event -- Leading and setting up an organizing committee -- Planning major sports events -- Workforce management: building high-functioning organizing committees -- Marketing, sponsorship, and look-feel -- Venues and venuization -- The media -- Stakeholder relations and protocol -- Ceremonies -- Risk management and security -- Technology -- Games-time -- Closure -- Legacy and sustainability -- Other considerations.

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Sports administration.

GV713 / .P37 2013

796.069