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Victor Vroom's Expectancy Theory involves motivation through an individual's belief that effort leads to performance and rewards. In sports management, this means motivating athletes and staff with the understanding that hard work will lead to desirable outcomes like winning games or achieving personal bests.

This theory asserts that the competitive advantage of an organization lies in its ability to utilize its resources effectively. In sports management, RBV helps in identifying core competencies within a sports organization, such as talent development programs.

Proposed by Henri Fayol, it outlines principles like unity of command and direction, scalar chain, and order. In sports management, it helps structure sports organizations, clarifies the hierarchy, and ensures clear communication within teams.

Elton Mayo introduced this theory which focuses on the importance of employee well-being and attitudes. In sports management, it applies to maintaining high morale among athletes and staff, creating a positive team culture, and managing interpersonal relationships.

This theory studies the behaviors and psychological processes occurring within a social group. In sports management, it is important when considering teamwork, group cohesion, and the collective dynamics of a team.

This encompasses several theories that explain what drives individuals to work toward a goal. In sports management, understanding these motivations helps in managing athletes' drive and perseverance.

This encompasses various theories about how leaders can effectively guide their teams. In sports management, it can range from autocratic to democratic leadership styles, depending on the coaching philosophy and team structure.

Introduced by Freeman, this theory outlines how organizations should pay attention to and balance the interests of all stakeholders. In sports management, it involves engaging with fans, sponsors, players, and the local community to make decisions that benefit all parties.

Developed by Edwin Locke, this theory essentially states that clear goals and feedback contribute to higher levels of performance. For sports managers, this is fundamental in setting objectives for teams, outlining clear performance metrics, and providing regular feedback to athletes.

This theory suggests that a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of her or his subordinates. Within sports management, this can translate into a coach's approach in guiding players to achieving team objectives and individual goals.

Developed by John Stacey Adams, this theory suggests that employees seek to maintain equity between their inputs and the outcomes they receive. In sports management, it relates to fair compensation and treatment of athletes and staff to ensure motivation and satisfaction.

Focusing on supervision and organization, this theory involves a system of rewards and punishments. For sports managers, it is reflected in contract negotiations, disciplinary actions, and incentivizing players to meet performance goals.

This theory posits that organizations must gain access to resources to survive, and therefore must engage with the environment. Sports organizations therefore must effectively manage their relationships with sponsors, media, and other key resources.

This theory examines moral principles that govern a person's behavior or conducting of an activity. In sports management, ethical decision-making is crucial in maintaining integrity, fairness, and respect in all aspects of sport.

It views organizations as open systems that interact with their environment. In sports management, it calls for a holistic approach, where understanding how different parts of an organization such as marketing, finance, and operations work together is crucial for success.

This theory states that through vision and change, leaders can inspire subordinates to transcend personal interests for the sake of the organization. In sports management, it's about a coach or manager inspiring athletes to perform beyond expectations for team success.

This theory is about identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated application of resources to minimize, control, or eliminate them. In sports management, it's applicable in the context of player health, financial investments, legal issues, and event safety.

This theory posits that there is no one best way to manage, as effective management depends on the specific context. In sports management, it underscores the importance of adapting strategies to different sports, teams, and circumstances.

A study of mathematical models of conflict and cooperation between intelligent rational decision-makers. In sports management, game theory can be used in decision-making during games and in business negotiations, such as player transfers.

According to this concept, the leader's primary role is to serve others. In sports management, it would mean that a coach or manager puts the needs of the athletes, team, and organization first.

It suggests that organizations are influenced by the structures and behaviors prevalent in their institutional environment. In sports management, it would involve compliance with governing bodies and adhering to the accepted norms of the sport industry.

It deals with the relationship between principals and agents, focusing on the conflicts of interest between them. In sports management, this theory would apply to the relationship between athletes, agents, and the club management with contracts and negotiations.

Concerns the strategies and processes designed to identify, capture, structure, value, leverage, and share an organization's intellectual assets. Within sports management, it's important for recording and analyzing performance data and for strategic decision-making.

Originating from Frederick Taylor, this theory emphasizes increased productivity through standardization, division of labor, and time-motion studies. In sports management, it applies to optimizing training techniques, enhancing performance through data analysis, and effectively organizing sporting events.