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hartsey17

Nov 5, 2008

Research Papers / Trouble narrowing down research topic about sport hiring process [6]

Hi,

I am trying to figure out a topic for a research thesis paper in a sports administration class. I want to write about the hiring process but am having trouble narrowing it down so the topic is not so broad. I thought about Gender and Attractiveness bias in hiring decisions. Is this to broad? Or something about the job interview in athletics. Have any ideas?

Thanks
Hartsey

hartsey17

Nov 6, 2008

Research Papers / Trouble narrowing down research topic about sport hiring process [6]

Gloria,

Now that I have my topic I am having trouble making my paper proposal outline. I am having trouble with some of the headings and subheadings. I have a couple ideas such as what is the role of attractiveness on decision making and weight discrimination but not sure about sub headings and others to fill out the paper. It will probably end up being a 15-20 page paper.

Thanks
Hartsey

hartsey17

Nov 11, 2008

Research Papers / Trouble narrowing down research topic about sport hiring process [6]

Gloria,

Here is an outline I made so far. What do you think of the headings and subheadings? Is this too much to cover or about the right amount? Thanks!

Christina

Impact of Physical Attractiveness Bias on Hiring Decisions

What characteristics influences decision making?
-Physical Appearance
-Facial Attractiveness
-Grooming Habits
-Body Type
-Clothing
-Demeanor
- Demeanor
-behavior
-first impression
-Attributions
-experience
-qualification
-Perceptions
-work ethic of attractive employees
-work ethic of unattractive employees
-social traits
-behavior traits
What is the Beauty is Beastly concept?
- Women's attractiveness evaluated more than men's attractiveness
-Beautiful is good hypothesis
- Attractive More Qualified
- Performance Appraisal Context
Do Attractive employees get treated better than unattractive employees?
-Cooperation from others
-Equally Qualified
-Better Benefits
-Job Salaries
-effects on wage growth
Is their a weight discrimination when it comes to hiring decisions?
- Manipulation through photos
- External Perceptions
- Behavioral Perceptions
-Disadvantages
What is considered job fit in the sports business industry?
-Appearance of Fit
- Physical Attributes necessary to perform job duties
- Attribution Theory
-Hiring preferences

hartsey17

Nov 21, 2008

Research Papers / Research paper on drug testing for athletes [6]

Gloria,

I have yet another paper to write. So far my topic is
Should drug testing be mandatory for secondary and collegiate athletes?

A couple of my main points so far are
What's the effectiveness of drug testing?
Is drug testing an invasion of privacy?
What happens if a student is caught using illicit drugs?

Do you have some more ideas for main points to touch on?

Thanks
Hartsey

hartsey17

Dec 1, 2008

Research Papers / Research paper on drug testing for athletes [6]

ok here is my outline so far...I think i need more ideas! What do you think?

What's the effectiveness of drug testing?
-Benefits
-Detecting early drug use
-Enforcing Drug free schools
-Drawbacks
-Costly
-Singling out athletes
-Invasion of privacy

What is the impact of drug testing on morale of mandatory participants?
-not effected
-embarassed
-ways to improve the testing
-what to expect
-testing space
-educational session

Are more athletes reported using illicit drugs or enhancing substances?
-Reported drug use

What are the consequences if a student is caught using illegal drugs?
-Suspension
-Early Detection
-Rehabilitation