Sport Governance Exam 2 Book review
FIFA is the international federation for football.
True
NASCAR is a privately owned, family-run organization.
True
Although the greater business arena is changing rapidly, sport managers are not faced with the same pressures to change as are managers in other fields.
False
Due to their increasing popularity, the Olympic Games have the luxury of being able to continue expanding at the same pace as in the past.
False
In actuality, most of the decision-making power within the IOC rests with the CEO, a full-time paid executive located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
False
International sport federations play a bigger direct role in professional sport in North America than internationally.
False
More athletes compete in the Winter Paralympic Games than the Summer Paralympic Games.
False
Of the Big Four leagues, MLB had the highest score on the Racial and Gender Report Card.
False
Sport Canada is a private, non-profit sport organization working to promote amateur sport.
False
Sport leagues internationally currently tend to have fewer political and economic concerns than leagues in North America.
False
The Legends Tour is for female professional golfers who are aged 50 and over.
False
The NFL's salary cap is considered a "soft cap."
False
The PGA TOUR is not a tax-exempt organization.
False
The Special Olympics World Games and the Paralympic Games are actually one organization as recognized by the IOC.
False
The governance of amateur sport is the same no matter what country you may be associated with in the world.
False
The headquarters for the IPC is in Lausanne, Switzerland.
False
The participants in the Paralympic Games are elite athletes with cognitive disabilities.
False
The term "Formula" in Formula 1 refers specifically to the type of gasoline used to power the cars.
False
A major criticism of the USOC is the unwieldy size of the Board of Directors.
True
Although the Commissioner is very influential, the owners have the ultimate say in policy decisions in professional sport.
True
Approximately 50 paid Executive Staff members work at the headquarters of the IPC.
True
Change is inevitable, but sport managers should strive for change to be planned rather than forced.
True
In 1894, Baron de Coubertin presided over a congress held at the Sorbonne in Paris. Representatives from 13 countries attended the meeting, and another 21 wrote to support the concept of reviving the Olympic Games. This led to the rebirth of the modern Olympic Games in 1896 which were held in Athens, Greece.
True
Language limiting use of social media by professional athletes typically includes a designated time when use of social media is prohibited.
True
The AAU promotes and delivers amateur sport widely within the United States.
True
The Formula 1 World Championship consists of a number of international Grand Prix events.
True
The IOC is a very political organization in which alliances are regularly formed to enact some vision or goal.
True
The USOC established a trust fund called the United States Olympic Foundation after the successful Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. The fund operates as a separate not-for-profit corporation.
True
The USTA began in 1881 as the United States National Lawn Tennis Association.
True
The World University Games are the second largest multi-event sporting competition in the world.
True
The Wounded Warrior program helped produce 20 Paralympians at the London 2012 Games.
True
The paid sport manager in charge of the daily operation of a PA is called the Executive Director.
True
The race car owners and drivers of NASCAR are independent contractors.
True
UEFA has joined with Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) to form a campaign called Unite Against Racism.
True
While women's team sports continue to struggle, individual female athletes are thriving.
True
In 2012, what were the players' dues set at per day during the season for membership in the Major League Baseball Players Association? Select one: a. $60 b. $10 c. $40 d. $100
a. $60
How much revenue was generated by the PGA in 2011 for the four major tournaments? Select one: a. $86 million b. $500 million c. $72 million d. $57 million
a. $86 million
In what year did the FA Premier League (originally formed in 1992) officially become known as simply, Premier League? Select one: a. 2007 b. 1998 c. 1985 d. 2000
a. 2007
Many organizations have partnered with the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) to develop policy on doping in sport in order to do which of the following? a. All of the answers listed here are correct. b. Provide detailed procedures for establishing a breach in the rules c. Protect those who play fair d. Apply common sanctions for doping infractions e. Deter those who might cheat
a. All of the answers listed here are correct.
Which sport has the longest history of labor organization? Select one: a. Baseball b. Hockey c. Basketball d. Football
a. Baseball
What is the major issue currently facing the Paralympic Movement? a. Changing technologies b. Whether or not to allow professional athletes to compete c. Separation from the International Olympic Committee d. Choosing a host city for the Games
a. Changing technologies
To whom does Formula 1 racing award World Championship titles for most points after a season series? Select one: a. Drivers and constructors b. Owners and sponsors c. Constructors and designers d. Owners and drivers
a. Drivers and constructors
The modern-day Olympic Games have known how many presidents? a. Eight b. Six c. Nine d. Seven
a. Eight
The international federation governing motor sports is which of the following? Select one: a. FIA b. FIFA c. FIBA d. FISA
a. FIA
Which European sport garners the most corporate sponsorship monies? Select one: a. Football b. Basketball c. NFL Europe d. Formula 1
a. Football
Which of the following disability groups do not participate in the Paralympic Games? a. Hearing impaired b. Spinal cord injuries c. Cerebral palsy d. Visually impaired
a. Hearing impaired
Scandals involving the IOC and Olympic Games centering on choosing a host city have resulted in calls for which of the following? a. Increased accountability and financial transparency b. Abolishing the Games altogether c. The resignation of the IOC president d. Better fundraising policies by the OGOCs
a. Increased accountability and financial transparency
Who was the first Commissioner of professional sport? Select one: a. Kennesaw Mountain Landis, in baseball b. Clarance Campbell, in hockey c. David Stern, in basketball d. Pete Rozelle, in football
a. Kennesaw Mountain Landis, in baseball
Which of the following is a maxim that sport managers should try to remember in order to keep their organizations successful? Select one: a. Lead change b. Resist change c. Manage change d. Avoid change
a. Lead change
Which of the following associations is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida? Select one: a. NASCAR b. PGA c. USTA d. LPGA
a. NASCAR
Every nation competing in the Paralympic Games must have a designated one of these, or if one has not been established, a National Contact Agency. a. National Paralympic Committee b. National Governing Body c. National Sports Organization d. National Paralympic Congress
a. National Paralympic Committee
Which of the following is NOT a part of International Tennis Federation? Select one: a. North America Tennis Federation b. Oceania Tennis Federation c. Asian Tennis Federation d. Confederation Africaine de Tennis
a. North America Tennis Federation
The Pan American Games involve athletes from which of the following areas? Select one: a. North, South, Central America, plus the Caribbean b. North and South American countries c. The Americas, Caribbean, and Europe d. The United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba
a. North, South, Central America, plus the Caribbean
Who incorporated sport as an integral part of the rehabilitation process at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in England in 1944? a. Sir Ludwig Guttmann b. Sir Johann Riga c. Sir Winston Churchill d. Sir Stephen Buranich
a. Sir Ludwig Guttmann
The ongoing debate within intercollegiate athletics will continue around which of the following? Select one: a. The commercial nature of intercollegiate athletics b. Title IX c. The role of corporate sponsorship d. The Bowl Championship Series (BCS)
a. The commercial nature of intercollegiate athletics
What is the Session? a. The general assembly of the IOC. b. The annual general meeting of the IOC. c. The executive committee meetings of the IOC. d. The general assembly of the NOC.
a. The general assembly of the IOC.
Which of the following is true of National Sport Governing Bodies? a. They have diverse and often large numbers of members. b. They exist for only the most popular of sports. c. They play a role in governmental affairs by lobbying for amateur sport funding. d. They seem to be rather unstable organizations.
a. They have diverse and often large numbers of members.
The largest portion of USTA's operating expenses go toward which of the following? Select one: a. U.S. Open b. Player development c. USA team events d. Membership
a. U.S. Open
How can one obtain a PGA TOUR membership? Select one: a. Winning three Nationwide Tour Tournaments b. Finishing 30th place in the PGA Qualifying Tournament c. Finishing top 30 on the Nationwide money list d. Listed in the top 100 in lifetime career earning
a. Winning three Nationwide Tour Tournaments
Which group in FIA oversees Formula 1 racing? Select one: a. World Motor Sports Council b. Motor Sports Commission c. FIA Senate d. World Council for Touring
a. World Motor Sports Council
From which of the following sources does funding for major games largely come from? a. Membership fees b. A wide variety of sources, including all those mentioned above c. Sponsorship, fundraising, and ticket sales d. Government grants and advertising
b. A wide variety of sources, including all those mentioned above
The IOC has now deemed which of the following to be the third fundamental objective of the Olympic Movement? Select one: a. Facility construction b. Environmental sustainability c. Security d. Sport and human rights
b. Environmental sustainability
Which governing body makes policy decisions for the IPC? a. Commissioner's Office b. General Assembly c. Executive Staff d. Management Council
b. General Assembly
Which of the following is true of the role of the National Olympic Committee? a. It is only important if that country is hosting the Games. b. It is twofold: operations and policy, and responsibility for national teams. c. It is marginalized in the Olympic process. d. It is important given the national media exposure.
b. It is twofold: operations and policy, and responsibility for national teams.
Which of the following is true about the Executive Board of the IOC? a. It meets every second year at the Olympic Games. b. It manages IOC finances and financial reporting. c. It consists of 12 positions, including the President. d. It has final ratifying power for all IOC policy.
b. It manages IOC finances and financial reporting.
Which league had the highest combined grade on the Racial and Gender Report Card? Select one: a. NFL b. NBA c. NHL d. MLB
b. NBA
What is the first step in the organizational change process? Select one: a. Initiate change through sets of individual recommendations b. Request for change c. Diagnose or accept the problem d. Find solutions to a problem and define a course of action
b. Request for change
Which nationwide series represents the most popular race in NASCAR? Select one: a. NASCAR K&N Pro Series b. Sprint Cup Series c. Whelen All-American Series d. Camping World Truck Series
b. Sprint Cup Series
How many levels of organizations influence the hosting of the Olympic Games as we know them? a. One b. Three c. None d. Two
b. Three
Which of the following corporations is an IPC corporate sponsor? a. Lowe's b. Visa c. Burger King d. Master Card
b. Visa
Which organization has ultimate responsibility for setting anti-doping policy enacted by organizers of major games? a. IOC b. WADA c. USADA d. CCES
b. WADA
The first athletic games for wounded veterans helped soldiers from which of the following wars? Select one: a. Civil War b. World War II c. World War I d. Korean War
b. World War II
Discussions to add or drop Olympic sports usually focus first on which of the following? a. Gender issues b. World-wide participation c. Image d. Television friendliness
b. World-wide participation
When did the J League began its professional operation? Select one: a. 2000 b. 1957 c. 1992 d. 1998
c. 1992
The Commonwealth Games involves athletes from how many nations? a. 81 b. 51 c. 71 d. 61
c. 71
Which of the following are NOT part of the IPC vision statement? Select one: a. Touch the heart of all people for a more equitable society. b. Creating conditions for athlete empowerment. c. All of the answers listed are correct d. To Enable Paralympic Athletes to Achieve Sporting Excellence and Inspire and Excite the World.
c. All of the answers listed are correct
Formula 1 made a controversial decision to race in which country? Select one: a. Libya b. Tibet c. Bahrain d. Bosnia
c. Bahrain
Who elects the PGA's national office Board of Directors? Select one: a. Vice President b. PGA members c. Board members d. President
c. Board members
Sport managers working in amateur sport in the community will continue to struggle with which issue? Select one: a. Lack of interest in recreational activities by the 13 to 18 age group b. Legal liability created by cities c. Competition for resources d. Security issues
c. Competition for resources
Which of the following is true regarding the President of the IOC's term of office? a. He/she is appointed for an eight year term. b. He/she is appointed for a four year term. c. He/she is elected for an eight year term. d. He/she is elected for a four year term.
c. He/she is elected for an eight year term.
Which of the following is the international sport federation governing sport for people with visual impairments? a. ISMWSF b. INAS-FID c. IBSA d. CP-ISRA
c. IBSA
Which of the following is a major revenue source for players associations? Select one: a. Percent of gate receipts b. Television contracts c. Licensing division d. Commissioner's Office
c. Licensing division
Which of the following individual sports has the smallest purse earnings? Select one: a. LPGA Tour b. PGA TOUR c. NASCAR d. Tennis
c. NASCAR
The roles of the Commissioner do not include which of the following? Select one: a. Approval of player contracts b. Resolution of disputes between clubs c. Negotiating directly with the players association d. Disciplinary matters involving players, clubs, owners
c. Negotiating directly with the players association
What is one of the most important roles for the president of the IOC? a. Advocate for change b. Fundraiser c. Official spokesperson d. Media personality
c. Official spokesperson
Which of the following is a major responsibility of the USGA? Select one: a. Designing a golf course b. Signing sponsorship contracts c. Operating national championships d. Managing players on the tour
c. Operating national championships
Every year, each team elects one player to be the spokesperson for the team on PA matters. What is this player called? Select one: a. Club foreman b. Union boss c. Player representative d. Player spokesperson
c. Player representative
Why can't professional sport league managers unilaterally impose policies on the use of performance enhancing substances? Select one: a. The list of banned substances changes too often. b. The policies deal with illegal substances. c. Players belong to a PA, so the PA must be consulted. d. That is a duty of the commissioner.
c. Players belong to a PA, so the PA must be consulted.
Looking toward the future, what will be a mantra for campus recreation professionals? Select one: a. Upkeep of old facilities b. Dropping college enrollments c. Service d. Programming
c. Service
Universiade is the term used to describe the a. North American University Games b. FINA Games c. The World University Games (FISU) d. WUAA Games
c. The World University Games (FISU)
What two issues remain at the top for professional sport? Select one: a. Labor negotiations and collective bargaining agreements b. Athlete misconduct and endorsements c. The economy and security d. The economy and new stadium construction
c. The economy and security
What is the mission of the Amateur Athletic Union? a. To provide a feeder system to U.S. professional sport b. To lobby governments for amateur sport funding c. To promote and deliver amateur sport in the United States d. To make money through as many memberships as possible
c. To promote and deliver amateur sport in the United States
What guides the successful bid for hosting the Olympic Games? a. Primarily financial cost-recovery mechanisms b. Mostly the need for a legacy to the host country c. The needs of sponsors and television d. A variety of IOC-required and host-generated themes
d. A variety of IOC-required and host-generated themes
Organizational change is a result of pressure from where? Select one: a. Interaction of external and internal forces b. Inside the organization c. Outside the organization d. All of the answers listed here are correct
d. All of the answers listed here are correct
How are individual team front offices usually departmentalized? Select one: a. By geographic location b. By seniority c. By profit centers d. By function
d. By function
Who is NOT a part of the USTA executive officers? Select one: a. Chief Administrative Officer b. Chief Financial Officer c. Chief Marketing Officer d. Chief International Officer
d. Chief International Officer
The international federation governing football (soccer) is which of the following? Select one: a. FISA b. FIA c. FIBA d. FIFA
d. FIFA
The day-to-day operational and business decisions of a professional sport franchise occur at which level? Select one: a. League office b. Commissioner's Office c. Management Council d. Front office staff
d. Front office staff
What is one major concern to sport organizations as they undergo change? Select one: a. Keeping pace with other organizations b. Movement of professionals within the industry c. Maintaining control over outside influences d. Future economic survival Feedback
d. Future economic survival Feedback
Which of the following is a hotly debated topic for policy makers of games organizers and requires significant resources, planning, and collaboration with local and national officials? a. Drug use b. International politics c. Sponsorship d. Global conflict and security
d. Global conflict and security
The 2013 Dear Colleague Letter from the U.S. Department of Education has opened up opportunities for which of the following? Select one: a. Corporate involvement with state high school associations b. Consolidation of high school sport programs c. Home schoolers to participate in interscholastic sport d. More participation by athletes with disabilities
d. More participation by athletes with disabilities
The Pan American Games are a huge undertaking that could require a billion dollar budget, but which Games are actually larger in scope than this? a. Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games b. World University Games and The World Games for the Deaf c. Olympic Games and the Special Olympics World Games d. Olympic Games and World University Games
d. Olympic Games and World University Games
Which of the following is the method of team movement between divisions in many international leagues? Select one: a. Transferring b. Delegation and realignment c. Trading d. Promotion and relegation
d. Promotion and relegation
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in which nation? a. Canada b. Finland c. Germany d. Sweden
d. Sweden
The FA Premier League is owned by 20 shareholders who can be best described as which of the following? Select one: a. Municipalities b. Private businesses and foundations c. Wealthy individuals d. The teams themselves
d. The teams themselves