Sports Management Final Odies Wright
When an individual plays soccer or works out to recharge or restore her energy, what play theory is she subscribing to?
Relaxation Theory
What two themes are consistent with this chapter's examination of sport organizations?
Honesty and inclusion
The ______ movement is significant in that it transformed the focus of management thinking onto the behavior of people and the human components in the workplace rather than on the scientific approach to performing a task.
Human relations
The NCAA name was born in 1910, but actually began in 1906 under what name?
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States
Which play theory views play as motivated by the need to burn excess energy?
Surplus Energy Theory
Sport management originated in thoroughbred racing in the form of
Jockey Clubs
The modern Olympic Games in 1896 were held in which city?
Athens
Where were the first modern Olympics were held?
Athens, Greece
Sport management structures evolve in response to
Broad social changes and/or to address specific issues within a segment of the sports industry
The underrepresentation of women, minorities, and people with disabilities in the sport industry is an important issue for sport managers who value ______ in the workplace.
Diversity
One of the first significant modern female sport managers was:
Effa Manley
The Jockey Club concept originated in which nation?
England
______ involves measuring and ensuring progress toward organizational objectives
Evaluating
Caillois defined paidia as play characterized by:
Exuberance, freedom, gaiety
The feminist movement restricted men's legal and political rights
False
Title IX is a section of the 1972 federal law that prohibits sex discrimination only in athletics
False, also in schools
The _______ view of leisure sees it essentially as time that is free from work or from such work related responsibilities as travel, study, or social involvements based on work.
Leisure as Unobligated time
This typology of play is based upon the acceptance of illusions or imaginary universes.
Mimicry
The first recognized Jockey Club was in
Newmarket
What university had the first sport management academic program?
Ohio University
Keeping the financial scope of the sport industry in mind, it is important to note that sport managers need to be able to organize and work with ______, the most important asset in their organization
People
The most well-known originator of the modern Olympic Games is _______.
Pierre de Coubertin
______ is a continuous process that involves establishing organizational vision statements, mission statements, goals, objectives, tactics, roles, and evaluation
Planning
What is the Catharsis theory view of play?
Play serves as a safety valve for bottled up emotion
Fred Corcoran convinced cities to host golf tournaments by telling them the benefits of
Potential revenue (through restaurants, and hotels) and exposure
Fred Corcoran made his contribution to the sport industry by developing what?
Professional golf tournament
Play contributes to personality development through fun, and prompts self-expression, creativity, imagination, and self confidence.
Self-Expression Theory
The term used to identify one's biological or physical classification in terms of structure and function
Sex
What university had the second sport management academic program?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The first organized group of professional baseball players was known as the
The Cincinnati Red Stockings
Who was the first all-professional baseball team?
The Cincinnati Red Stockings
In a basic sense, the financial success of an organization is ultimately dependent on
The difference between revenue and expenses
This event was front page news in 1972:
Title IX passed