Sport Governance Chapter 1

True/False: Determining tasks and who will accomplish them is a example of how an organization has clear boundaries.

False

True/False: Robert's Rules of Order are used to write an organization's constitution.

False

True/False: Studying sport governance helps you focus on a micro approach to the sport industry.

False

True/False: Another name for an Executive Committee is a Management Council.

True

True/False: The sport industry is a service-oriented industry.

True

What is the name of the regularly scheduled meeting where organizations set policies? Select one: a. General assembly b. Business meeting c. Annual assembly d. Convention

a. General assembly

The United States Team Handball Federation represents governance on what level? Select one: a. National b. Local c. State d. International

a. National

Studying governance helps you determine the main source of _____ in a sport organization. Select one: a. Power b. Revenue c. Waste d. Publicity

a. Power

An organizational chart reflects which attributes of an organization? Select one: a. Identity and program of activity b. Division of labor and hierarchy of authority c. Membership and permanency d. Clear boundaries and identity

b. Division of labor and hierarchy of authority

What is the name of the written document that states the basic function of a governing body? Select one: a. Robert's Rules of Order b. Mission statement c. Constitution d. Technical handbook

c. Constitution

Which of the following is the governing body that tends to organizational meetings between the regularly scheduled meeting where organizations set policies? Select one: a. Executive staff b. Standing committee c. Executive committee d. Regulatory committee

c. Executive committee

This is an example of someone who would find it important to understand governance in their career. Select one: a. An agent who understands understanding the law b. An athletic director who understands NCAA compliance c. A general manager who understands collective bargaining agreements d. Both the athletic director and the general manager described in the other responses

d. Both the athletic director and the general manager described in the other responses

What academic organization oversees the approval of sport management curriculum? Select one: a. NIRSA b. EASM c. NASSMA d. COSMA

d. COSMA

Which of the following refers to the fact that organizational members come and go but the organization remains? Select one: a. Identity b. Division of labor c. Membership d. Permanency

d. Permanency

Organizations that enforce rules and impose punicshments have which of the following types of power? Select one: a. Standard b. Service c. Constitutional d. Regulatory

d. Regulatory