In conclusion, the literature clearly shows -- through myriad examples and formats -- that managing in the sports or exercise genre employs the same strategies and disciplines as those used in the business world. Whether in the UK or the U.S., the four components of management remain the same, and indeed the organizing component of management is the most important because the field of organizing covers a wider swath of details and duties than any of the other three.

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