Essentially, the manager's task is to co-ordinate and organise the resources
of the organisation in the most efficient way to provide the best value
for their stakeholders. This is true of
both profit and non-profit organisations.
The resources that the manager has at his/her disposal are:
In producing value for stakeholders, these resources must be used efficiently
and effectively. Managers need to ensure that they have a detailed and updated
knowledge of resources and that none are overlooked or wasted. For example,
the organisations members or customers are themselves a resource. The membership
is likely to include a diverse range of skills that the organisation can
call upon and use.
Managers must utilise the information they collect about resources to develop
plans, prepare budgets, schedule events and programs, and roster staff so
that products and services may be delivered in line with the goals and objectives
of the organisation.
This competency unit is designed to acquaint learners with everyday issues
and a range of possible solutions in the management of resources in the
sport and recreation management context. The assessment processes are designed
to test the learners ability to identify available resources and to propose
strategies for their most effective utilisation.