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- Title
NICK SABAN - A CASE STUDY FOR RECRUITMENT METHODS AND APPLICATION OF TUCKMAN'S MODEL OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT.
- Authors
Hildebrandt, Ashley; Marr, Jackie
- Abstract
This case is well-suited to an introductory-level management class where curriculum includes concepts of recruiting, managing teams, and Tuckman's Model of Team Development. For this case, the primary subject matter concerns recruitment methods; the importance of team development; identifying the characteristics of each stage of team development; and how leadership can guide teams through the team development process. A brief overview of the history of college football will be presented. In addition, it will analyze the career and recruitment tactics of Nick Saban, head coach of the University of Alabama football team. Tuckman's Model of Team Development will be presented and the ability to implement Saban's recruitment success in the world of business will be examined for viability. This case has a difficulty level of three-four (junior-senior level) and is designed to be taught in an introductory management principles class. The case can be taught in less than two class hours with an additional one to two hours of outside preparation time by students. College Football has become one of the most popular and most watched sports in America. As games, conferences, and rivalries become competitive, teams and coaches must turn to their recruitment and team development techniques as a way to ensure success for years to come. As players graduate, enter the NFL draft, or get injured, teams need a dependable group of players ready to step up and be productive members of the team. Businesses work to recruit and retain employees of high value who will be beneficial to their business for the foreseeable future. While there may be obvious differences in the recruitment needs of coaches and managers, they are all working towards the goal of finding the best person for the job. Tuckman's Model of Team Development can be used to analyze recruitment and team development methods of both college football teams and standard businesses.
- Subjects
AMERICA; SABAN, Nick, 1951-; UNIVERSITY of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.); NATIONAL Football League; BUSINESS success; HISTORY of football; COLLEGE football; EMPLOYEE recruitment; TEAMS in the workplace; CROSS-functional teams
- Publication
Global Journal of Business Pedagogy (GJBP), 2020, Vol 4, Issue 1, p214
- ISSN
2574-0385
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.47177/gjbp.04.01.2020.214