INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC ACADEMY 7th JOINT - IOA

potentials in Nigeria, as reflected in the abounding sport talents
existing in the country, the country has not made the desired impact in
sport at the world level.
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE AND
EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGER.
1. WELL REASONED AND EFFECTIVE SPORT POLICY
Efficient management of sport requires the establishment of sound
policies, if it is to achieve its goals. Policies as a standing plan or
guide in general terms of how sport organization will run and how its
activities are to be conducted. Policies are essential to the efficient
administration of any sport organization. Without appropriate policies
in place, there is little to guide the activities and conduct of the
establishment in the pursuits of its goals. When well-reasoned policies
are in place the organization can function effectively and efficiently,
and its members will better understand what is expected of them. If
policies are properly selected and developed, they enable each staff in
the organization to know what duties are to be performed, the type of
behaviour that will result in the greatest productivity for the
organization, how best departmental goals can be accomplished, and
the procedure by which accountability is evaluated. A sound policy
must be in place to guide the activities of the manager in order to
make him effective and efficient.
2. FUNDING OF SPORT
Funds are the engine that drives the total management process of
an organization. Efficient fiscal management is an essential
management function that assures proper budgeting and financial
accountability and as a result, the sport manager must understand
thoroughly the fiscal needs and objectives of the sport under his
supervision. (Bucher and Krotee 2002). The services that a
programme provides whether human resources, facilities, competition
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