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exampleofICAppt.pptxBy: Timothy Herrera
MGMT 350 Spring 2017
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Human Relations
Communications
Intercultural
Ethics
Conclusion
Works Cited
https://www.youtube.com/v/YENKcaEbrKk
Case Overview
The LA Galaxy is a Soccer Club team Organization located in Carson, CA.
Provides fans with an opportunity to see a Professional Soccer Team in the LA Area
The LA Galaxy offers Academy teams for both Girls and Boys
Their games are held at the practice soccer fields at the LA Galaxy Home location
LA Galaxy Owner is Philip Anschutz, President and CEO is Dan Beckerman
President of LA Galaxy is a Former Player, Chris Klein
General Manager and Vice President of Operations is also a former LA Galaxy, Pete Vagenas
Introduction
The LA Galaxy were founded in 1995 and the team competes in the Western Conference
Home Games are played in Carson, CA on the campus of CSUDH
Most Successful MLS Team in History
5 Time MLS League Champ, Winning the Supporter Shield 4 Times, 2 Time US Open Cup Champions and CONCACAF Champions
LA Galaxy started the trend of acquiring International STAR players
The 1st ever STAR was David Beckham, then all the teams in the league followed in LA Galaxy’s footsteps
LA Galaxy always tries to bring in the best possible talent out there
They brought in players such as David Beckham, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and currently Giovani Dos Santos
LA Galaxy just this past October were the 1st in all MLS to launch a Fully funded Girl’s Academy Team
3 Academy Girl’s Team were launched and other MLS teams are starting to launch it as well
Human Relations
Maslow
Physiological: Need of Players’ families having food, clothing and a home
Affiliation: Players enjoying & being motivated by social networks
Esteem Needs: Being respected as Pro Players and all working towards a goal
Peters and Watermen
Bias for Action: Players are trained to excel and capable to score in critical times of the game
Stick to the Knitting: Stick to what the LA Galaxy knows what to do best
Productivity through People: Hiring the right coach and people for the Team
McGregor’s X and Y
Theory X would say that the players only care about getting Paid (does not apply to LA Galaxy)
Theory Y would say that the players work hard but see their work as play
Players getting Paid to Play is the outlook of this theory
Players delighted to play for LA Galaxy and all work hard at practices
Communications
Time and Distance
Time away from home
Time traveling to away games
Time away from family, loved ones
Teamwork
Overall Group Work of Coach and Staff Team Players
Team working together as they try to be the best team in MLS
Working towards the goal of being MLS Champions
Communications Culture
One feels as a player on the LA Galaxy team
One’s opinions on team meetings play out
Those opinions are heard and taken to make adjustments
Intercultural
High/Low Context Culture
High Context Culture are The Rules of Soccer are Set, not showing up to practice/on time and playing dirty in games
Low Context Culture are that Communication is key, being accustomed to one’s being or self and communicating without talking during the game such as hand movement or head nods
Barriers
Some Barriers are new in city rival in LAFC, its location in Carson being in LA Area and the Head coach and two stars on the team departing just this past season might affect attendance
Overcoming Barriers
Overcoming the barriers are the signing of the new Head Coach Curt Onalfo, reminding the fans that LA Galaxy is the most successful club team in MLS and it is a top quality professional team with great players
Ethics
Utilitarianism
Doing the greatest good for the most number of people (team), gives SoCal a great Soccer team to cheer for and ticket prices are great for a top Professional Soccer team in the LA Area
Categorical Imperative
Don’t Cheat, Players not using enhancing or illegal drugs and players not putting in effort at games or practices
Code of Ethics
Follow the rules of the LA Galaxy on traveling to away games, follow the rules of the Soccer league and following the rules of the LA Galaxy as Nutrition and practices come into play
Conclusion
The 3 Key Findings regarding the LA Galaxy
The Players needs to feel apart of the team and social media helps with that
Fans follow the players on social media as well as having meet and greats
Time away from Family can be hard on a Player
Especially with young children and missing family, traveling half of the year to away games
Players following the trainers nutrition plan as well as getting their rest
Being fit is key to being a professional and players are always using their health as best they can to get an advantage on other players and teams
Works Cited
ESPN First. "LA Galaxy's Bruce Arena to Succeed Jürgen Klinsmann for U.S." ESPNFC.com. 22 Nov. 2016.
LAFC. "Banc of California Stadium." LAFC- Los Angeles Football Club.
LAGalaxy. "Herbalife, LA Galaxy Lead MLS into Branded Content Arena with Debut of Original Unscripted Web Series "Be A Pro"" LA Galaxy. 08 Oct. 2013.
LAGalaxy “LA galaxy name curt onalfo head-coach” LA Galaxy. December 13. 2016
LAGalaxy “Front Office and Staff” LA Galaxy
MLS Soccer “League official-rules competition rules and regulations” MLS March 2. 2017
