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Team Athletics, 2007.
This paper provides a quantitative evaluation of the role that conflict plays in team athletics.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this essay, the writer discusses that conflict plays a significant role in social behavior within the scope of athletic teams. The writer points out that by nature, participating in team events inspires a competitive drive to succeed, one that may often inspire team conflict. In this paper, the writer provides an exploratory analysis of team behavior in order to determine what factors are most likely to inspire team conflict among team members and what criteria are best adopted by teams and coaches to resolve conflict. The writer concludes that this study may also reveal that team players that feel they experience increased pressure to perform or excel or those that have lower self-esteem may be more likely to engage in aggressive or conflict-inspiring behaviors than members who are more secure in their role.
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Introduction
Method
Research Design
Variables
Anticipated Results
Discussion
References
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"Multiple researchers have pointed out that team dynamics and the ability of a team to perform productively often fail when conflict arises within the group dynamic. Yet conflict is often considered an inevitable dynamic of group functioning. All coaches and team players will face team conflict at one point or another. The consequences of team conflict are wide ranging and may include: increased anxiety, inhibition of team performance, lack of appropriate skills training and strategy formation, and increased likelihood for burnout among team players."
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Team-Creation and Team-Building, 2004.
This paper is an extensive discussion of the use of teams for organizational operation and management in both the public and the private sectors.
35,210 words (approx. 140.8 pages), 102 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper discusses that teams go through various stages of development and changes based on the environment and the task to be undertaken. The paper points out that teams have problems of their own, problems that can ruin or seriously hurt the organization. The paper stresses that methods of decision making, trust and mutual respect, and the level of team member accountability can help improve the morale and performance of the team.
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Introduction
History of Organized Labor and Teams
Building an Effective Team
Team Member Selection and Requirements
Team Development Stages
Characteristics of an Effective Team
Decision Making in Teams
External Factors in Team Dynamics
Performance and Rewards for Team Members
Organizational Environment
Organizational Structures
Organizational Systems
Organizational Knowledge
Organizational Values and Culture
Types of Teams
Classification Based on the Environment for which the Team is Setup
Functional Teams
Hierarchy Teams
Organic Team
Management Teams
Classification Based on the Operational Tasks for which the Team is Setup
Work Teams
Project Teams
Focus Teams
New Product/Service Design Team
Classification of Teams based on the Control and Power Team Members Possess
Self-Managed/Empowered Teams
Controlled Work Teams
Classification Of Team Based On The Objectives For The Organization
Tactical Teams
Problem-Solving Teams
Creative Teams
Learning Teams
Classification of Teams based on Organization Representations
Teams from within the Industry (National/Global)
Teams from within the Organization
Global Diversified Teams
Virtual Teams
Classification of Teams based on the Studies by Researchers in the Field
Communication Needs in Teams
Types of Communication
Mediums Used in Team Communications
Frequency, Volume and Value of Communication
Communication Goals
Managing Conflicts and Team Dynamics
Dissonance and Conflicts
Teams and Conflicts
The Work Environment and Conflicts
Culture and Conflicts in Teams
Need for Controlled Conflict in Teams
Types of Conflict
Conflict Management in Teams
Team Leadership
Leadership based on the Team Classification
Leadership and Trust
Leadership Styles and Team Members Cognitive Abilities
Team Leadership Styles Displayed
Leadership in Global Team Settings
Motivating of Team Members
Social and Biological Impact on Motivation
Motivational Theories
Motivation and Learning Theory
Training of Team Members
Trust in Teams
Conclusion
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"Blind trust can be very damaging for team members. This is especially important if the teams are not in close proximity or do not correspond and interact frequently. Teams and team members need to set up boundaries and limits to enable trust building between members of the team. When trust is broken, effective measures have to be undertaken to identify the reason for breaching the trust and the suitable ?punishment? or reprimand that might be needed based on the situation."
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Equal Opportunities for Athletic and Non-Athletic Students, 2004.
Examines the pros and cons of granting scholarships to students who have actively participated in sports programs.
796 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper, while acknowledging the positive side of and the need for athletic scholarships, focuses on the negative aspect of athletic scholarships. Some of the negative aspects highlighted in the paper are that athletic scholarships provide an advantage to student athletes that are unfair to non-athletic students. With such a great emphasis on sports, many students feel inferior to athletes, even though they may participate in some other type of extracurricular activity. Furthermore, the paper argues that it is unfair for athletic students to receive all the perks and credits even though they are often absent from the classroom due to practice or competition. At the conclusion of the paper, it is suggested that, while athletic scholarships should be available to athletes, schools should make a greater effort to provide equal opportunities for all other students as well.
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"As today?s society focuses more and more on sports, the educational world is evolving to keep up with the pace. As a result, today?s student athletes have even more opportunities and options available to them than they did just a decade ago. In addition to more scholarships in both high school and college education, student today are offered the opportunity to receive part of the credit required to graduate by actively participating in sports."
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Teams and Team Work, 2007.
This paper discusses the relationship between motivation, group dynamics and team leading.
4,701 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 121.95
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The paper shows how motivational techniques have a positive impact on the functioning of groups as well as on the process of team leading. The paper discusses the expectancy theory regarding the theme of motivation. The paper looks at group dynamics and focuses on the five stage model of forming- storming- norming-performing and adjourning. The paper explores leading teams and the need to create effective teams.
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Purpose
Background
Approach
Limitations
Motivation
Group dynamics
Team leading
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"The contemporary tendencies in the field of business impose the use of teams and team work in order to render companies more competitive and more successful. Human resources have become a strategic asset for any organization, regardless of its filed of action. Under these circumstances, the importance of a coherent functioning of teams within a company has become fundamental. The direct implication of this fact is to be found in the area of motivation. The expectancy theory provides a complex analysis instrument from this point of view, helping us to understand the relation between the expectations that people have and the amount of effort that they would be willing to make in order to achieve a goal. In addition, the rules of efficient team leading and the control of group dynamics must be underlined as being relevant for the successful running of business."
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College Athletics, 2004.
An examination of the effect of collegiate athletics on attitudes toward diversity.
2,716 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper looks at how organized sports offer players an opportunity to meet a variety of students from different backgrounds and how students from public, private, and parochial schools are brought together in a common enterprise, crossing socioeconomic and ethnic lines, so that all players broaden their sense of how other people live. It hypothesizes that males who participate in collegiate athletics have a more positive attitude towards diversity than males who do not participate on collegiate athletic teams. It examines the validity of this statement in an effort to determine how collegiate sports contribute to players? attitudes toward diversity and how this knowledge can improve general notions about diversity. This research question is addressed through a literature review and a questionnaire that samples both male college athletes and non-athletes.
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Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Statement of the Problem
Participation in College Athletics: An Open Door to Diversity
Potential of College Athletic Community?s Model of Diversity
Methodology
Discussion
Bibliography
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"Attitudes toward diversity and the behavior patterns that accompany these attitudes are likely to affect a student's overall adjustment to a higher education facility since they deal with a student?s ability to successfully adapt to new surroundings (Astin, 1982). For example, studies reveal that students who had positive interracial experiences had a tendency to feel more confident about their own achievements and had more positive feelings about the academic environment as a whole than students who did not have positive interracial experiences."
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College Athletics, 2007.
This paper looks at athletics within the college system and discusses the issue of paying college athletes.
1,332 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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In this article, the writer first looks at the amateur status of college athletes and discusses how they are forbidden from profiting from their performances. The writer also discusses the early departure of college athletes for professional leagues. Further, the writer examines the hypocrisy of a system that prohibits student athletes, many of whom devote more than a full-time workweek to their sport outside of classes, from being compensated for their efforts outside of free school-related items like tuition and books. The writer points out that the college system has become inundated with corruption regarding payments and perks offered to players, more and more athletes are electing to skip college or at least a year of it altogether in favor of going professional, and demands on athletes are becoming more and more time-consuming and stringent. The writer maintains that permitting athletes to be paid for performance could alleviate all of these issues as well as help preserve what traditionalists refer to as the "purity" of the college game.
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"The first of these issues is the "amateur status" of college athletes; they are forbidden from profiting for their performances. Despite this, many universities sign foreign players who may have been paid for performance in their native countries. This issue could be completely averted if the NCAA were to switch to a pay-for-play system that basis players' eligibility on their talent and ability rather than their salary history. Resources spent verifying amateur status and payment sources could be spent where they rightly belong--benefiting the student athletes who make up these programs."
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Athletics in School, 2002.
A research paper into the success level of students who do not participate in school athletics, over those who do.
2,288 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper reviews a study conducted into the proper role of athletics on campus. The study examines the theory that when intercollegiate athletes' grades are examined and compared to those of regular students who do not participate in intercollegiate athletics, the overall means of course grades suggest that athletes do not do as well in the classroom as their nonathletic peers. The survey consists of a randomly selected, matched (on age and college year level) sample of collegiate athletes and non-athletes.
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"Benson (2000), in examining the academic performance of college athletes in general and Africa-American collegiate athletes in particular, has noted that a substantial number of these students arrive at college poorly prepared for academic adequacy let alone academic success. Equally significant is the fact that many student athletes, in the belief or the hope that a post-collegiate career will be based on athletic prowess or skill, fail to take advantage of the academic opportunities offered to them in either high school or college. Further, says Benson (2000), a substantial number of collegiate athletes tend to either gravitate toward or be placed in collegiate courses that offer them "easy curriculum" and facilitate maintenance of acceptable grade point averages needed to maintain eligibility."
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Women?s Athletics on the Rise, 2002.
A paper which explores how women's participation in athletics has increased dramatically in contemporary American sporting history.
947 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper explores how, over the past decade, women?s athletics has seen an exceptional increase in popularity. While ?traditional? women?s sportssuch as tennis, gymnastics and ice-skating have always been popular among the American public, other sports such as soccer, basketball and boxing are gaining new fans. The paper shows, however, that the popularity of women in sports has not been an overnight phenomenon. It explores how women athletes have been slowly knocking down barriers for decades, from Wilma Rudolph (track) to Billie Jean King (tennis) to Nancy Lieberman Kline (basketball), women athletes have done more than just compete, that have campaigned for the inclusion of women in sports and have been outstanding advocates for women in athletics. This paper explores the rise of women's participation in athletics and how the present day has witnessed the best support for women athletes in American history.
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"Undeniably, women have made remarkable strides in athletics. Women athletes have much more issues to conquer than their male counterparts. For example, male athletes do not have to deal with sexism and a culture that prevents them from realizing their true potential. A revolutionary law, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity at any educational institution that is a recipient of federal funds. Since the enacting Title IX there has been over an eight hundred percent increase in athletics participation among high school girls. The increase in the number of females participating in sports at all levels from elementary school to professional athletes lies in the paradigm shift in our shared values and beliefs."
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The Impact of Athletics on Leadership, 2002.
An examination of how athletics help to develop leadership qualities.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 63.95
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Examines how athletics help to develop leadership qualities. Importance of issue. Social context. Focus on team sports as illustrating relationship between leader & those he leads. Vital role of the coach. Importance of rules. Gives examples of specific coaches (Phil Jackson, Vince Lombardi) & players (Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal) with leadership qualities.
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"This study will examine how athletics helps to develop leadership qualities. This issue is important because of the emphasis on sports in modern society, and, therefore, both young and older athletes learn many lessons about life and behavior from sports. It is also crucial to differentiate between the emphasis on winning that is so prevalent at every level of sports today, and the leadership which transcends victory or defeat. By "leadership," this study will refer to those qualities which drive an individual to excel himself or herself, but which also drives that individual to help and inspire others to reach their potential as well in a team-oriented, cooperative atmosphere. An excellent player will always want to excel, but an effective leader must practice and instill in others on the team the desire to excel as a team, not merely as a group of individuals. In..."
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Intercollegiate Athletics, 2007.
This paper discusses scandals regarding grading due to intercollegiate athletics.
2,726 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the importance of successful athletes to colleges. Further the writer discusses recent grading scandals regarding college athletes. The writer then discusses the VBrick System of studying, which enables students who are also college athletes to attend class from a distance. The writer explains that thanks to technology, this system allows a brick-sized item to be present in the classroom on the student's behalf and the student may access the lesson via the Internet. The writer examines the class performance of athletes at college and also looks at life after sports for such graduates.
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"By viewing their classes on the VBrick System, as they call it, the students can attend class via their chosen technological assistance and if they don't understand something, can view the class over and over, for retention. It is called VBrick because the system is brick-sized and sits in the classroom. The remote student has a password to view it over the Internet on demand."
"Athletes may travel to games, and sometimes spend the better part of three weeks on the road. With the VBrick, they can view their classes on the bus, from airports and in their hotel rooms. The system, however, costs between $50,000 and $1 million, depending on how extensively the University uses it."
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Athletics and Intellectually Disabled, 2007.
This paper looks at the benefits of athletics on intellectually disabled individuals.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that participating in athletics has proven to be beneficial to the intellectually disabled community in many ways. The writer notes that various organizations throughout the world encourage and promote the involvement of this population in such events. The athletes gain so much from their experiences and the community acknowledges their capabilities. The writer points out that mainstreaming of the disabled into the rest of society promotes the desire for understanding those that are different. The writer notes that there are many organizations that are striving to help the disabled community and are making advancements in society as a whole through their works with the intellectually disabled. The writer concludes that the athletes are obviously benefiting in many ways when they participate in these organizations.
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"Prior to the 1960s, intellectually disabled individuals were institutionalized and told that physical activity was damaging to them. That changed when President John F. Kennedy funded a program that tested the physical ability of the intellectually disabled. He was an advocate for this shift in belief because his own sister was of special needs and enjoyed sports. His other sister, Eunice, started having intellectually disabled individuals meet at her home to participate in sports and ever since then, it has become an ongoing belief that sports benefit the intellectually disabled community."
"Often times, the disabled can become isolated within society. People do not understand those with disabilities and often neglect to include them in on activities out of fearing the unknown. Through organizations, such as Special Olympics or Disability Challengers, the intellectually disabled are encouraged to participate in athletic and recreational activities. This helps boost the athletes self esteem and self-worth."
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Oakland Athletics, 2005.
An analysis of the Oakland Athletics stadium and its viability as a place of sports entertainment.
2,841 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper begins by providing a history of Oakland Athletics. It explains how the stadium was forced to move locations for a number of reasons and discusses how this move impacted its popularity. The writer discusses the sports that are played in the stadium. A SWOT analysis of the stadium is also presented.
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"The story of Oakland Athletics starts in 1901 as Philadelphia Athletics and the stadium then had a capacity of only 9,500 seats. The capacity increased to 13,600 seats by 1905. This led to the opening of the Shibe Park or Connie Mack Stadium in the same city in 1909. The stadium was further developed to start night games in 1939 and capacity increased from 20,000 to 33,000 in the meantime. The name of the stadium was after a famous baseball manufacturer and this was the first concrete and steel stadium in major league. The name was changed as mentioned in 1953 after the famous player and the stadium existed till 1970. In the meantime, the team had decided to move from Philadelphia to Kansas City in November1954. This necessitated a new stadium for them and this was built on the site of the Blues stadium and that was the home of Kansas City Blues and the Negro Leagues Kansas City Monarchs. The existence of many teams at the same stadium led to the adding of a roofed second tier and the name being changed to Municipal Stadium. This led to their move to Network Associate Coliseum and that has been from 1968 and the capacity has been around 50,000. (Ballparks: 1901 - Present)"
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Gender Equality in Athletics, 2004.
An analysis of Title IX, the law promoting gender equality in scholastic and collegiate athletic events.
2,993 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper discusses the controversial role that Title IX has played in guaranteeing equal opportunities to both genders in high school and collegiate athletics. The paper explains that the topic's justification stems from its almost limitless potential in affording valuable opportunities to athletes who otherwise might have been excluded from participation. It outlines the three main applications of Title IX - the promise to guarantee gender equity of financial assistance to athletic programs, the accommodation of athletic interests and abilities and equal benefits, opportunities and treatment provided to athletes.
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"From its inception one June 23,1972, Title IX has been subject to much congressional debate and modification, fortunately being upheld and even expanded in the last 27 years. The first substantial threat to Title IX occurred in 1974, with Senator Tower proposed the Tower Amendment, which would "exempt revenue-earning sports from being tabulated" in Title IX compliance data. Although it was defeated, the slight modification of the Javits Amendment, "with respect to intercollegiate activities, reasonable provision considering the nature of participating sports," was approved, thus allowing for provisions of inevitable, slight inequalities with regards to event management. Two more attempts to restrict the extent of Title IX with regards to revenue-producing sports were defeated in 1975, and the same year the Title was signed into law by President Gerald R. Ford. The controversy was reawakened in 1977 when Senators Jesse Helms and Representative Martin called for the repealing of Title IX, but their efforts did not win sufficient support. At the decade's end, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare finally instituted a formal policy to define the function of Title IX, that it listed "an institution's obligation to provide equal opportunities and details the factors to considered in assessing actual compliance." "
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Drugs In College Athletics, 1989.
An examination of trends in the most popular drugs and their effects. A history of drug use in college athletics. The use of steroids and stimulants and the need to win.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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" This paper will discuss the role of drugs in college athletics today. Among the items to be discussed are the trends in drug abuse among college athletes today, what drugs are most popular among college athletes, the effects that various drugs have upon athletes, the reaction of the NCAA to collegiate drug abuse, and the reasons that athletes submit to drug abuse.
Athletes subject themselves to drug abuse in the expectation that it will improve their athletic performance. Many top athletes feel that reaching the top is not possible without the use of drugs, and many athletes would do almost anything short of killing themselves to attain improved performance. Though anabolic steroids have received much of the media attention, athletes abuse other drugs (Donohoe & Johnson 1-17).
Doping, the word often applied to drug use, comes from the..."
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Drugs in Athletics, 1990.
This paper studies the effects of various drugs on athletes and performance; how professional sports associations are reacting to athletic drug abuse and the reasons for the current trend.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 17 sources, $ 87.95
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"Within the area of professional sports, there are two major problems that are concerned with drugs in athletics: steroid use and other illegal substance abuse. Within this framework, there are various problems--legal, psychological, physical, and sociological, associated with drugs in professional athletics. This paper will examine those two major issues, first dealing with steroids and their effect on athletic performance and attitude, then dealing with various effects that drugs have had in professional sports.
Anabolic steroids are quickly becoming a major, world-wide social problem. The problem focuses on the world of sports, but is not limited to that area of society. Examples are rife in the abuse of steroids. A Florida newspaper reported the tragic effects of a teenage boy who wanted to become "more muscular" and ... "
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