Introduction

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.