"This book introduces the fundamentals of sport business governance, assuming no prior knowledge on the part of the reader. It explains to students and practitioners alike why governance matters and how it can be better practiced in sport organisations. Introducing key concepts and the micro-processes of implementation, the book explains what governance is and why it has become increasingly important. It explains what corporate and sporting boards do, and how they should function for sport organisations to be effective, and it provides practical tools to help ensure good governance. Full of insights from cutting-edge research and real-world cases, this is essential reading for any student or practising sport manager, administrator or policy-maker who needs a concise introduction to this important topic"--