Physical Resources
In some cases the implementation of strategies is dependent on the availability of physical resources. If not owned, they can however be hired or borrowed. Determining physical resources necessary to implement strategies is an aspect of operation planning. Planners must determine the amount funding required to purchase, hire or maintain physical resources.
Physical resources fall into two five broad categories:
- Equipment that is used directly to provide sport and recreation services to customers e.g. bats, balls, nets
- Animals that are used to provide sport and recreation services to customers e.g. horses for riding
- Buildings and open spaces in which sport and recreation services are delivered
- Equipment required for administrative purposes e.g. computers
- Buildings required for administrative purposes
Furthermore the acquisition of a particular physical resource may become a strategy in itself.