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Sports management
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| why is understanding the history of sport management important | offers context for how todays systems, policies, and careers evolved |
| which historical figures influence led to the creation of formal training program | Walter O'Malley |
| transition from club systems to league systems in the US allowed for which major improvements | standardized scheduling and professionalized operations |
| what are the three management structures/building blocks of sports management | clubs, leagues, and tournaments |
| why the establishment of the first academics sports management program a milestone | legitimized sport as a business discipline and career path |
| professional tournament model offers what career - related lesson for managers | sponsorships and media partnerships are the key to event profitability |
| which historical lesson is most relevant when working in global sports management | the club systems European roots still influence international sport governance |
| sport managers today need to understand the olympic movements history | it shows how global sport events are organized and marketed |
| key takeaway from William Hubert's leadership in baseball is that sport management | enforce structure, discipline, and business accountability |
| if pursuing a career in sport marketing or media, why does the 20th century rise of mass media matter | transformed sport into a commercial entertainment product |
| who is widely considered the "father of scientific management" | Fredrick Taylor |
| NOT one of the four functions of management | communicating |
| theory that emphasizes the importance of worker moral and group relationship | human relations theory |
| max webers bureaucratie theory is best known for emphasizing | hierarchy and written rules |
| Mintzberg, following is decisional managerial role | negotiator |
| a coach who adapts their leadership based on the teams current morale is applying | contingency theory |
| which management function involves assigning roles, resources, and creating a structure | organizing |
| hawthorne studies are associated with which key finding | workers perform better when they feel observed and valued |
| general manager speaking at a press conference is acting in what mintzberg | spokesperson |
| theory views the organization as a collection of interrelated parts that impact one another | systems theory |
| key characteristic that makes sport products unique | they are perishable and consumed as produced |
| which element of the marketing mix involves setting ticket prices and discounts | price |
| is considered a 'place" in the sport marketing mix | streaming service where games are broadcast |
| NBA team gives away free and shirts tot he first 5000 fans is an example of | promotion |
| college football team uses dynamic pricing to increase revenue means | prices change based on demand and opponent |
| NOT typically considered on of the four p's | publicity |
| a teams mascot, music, and halftime shows are apart of | product experience |
| which marketing principles focuses on what the team actually offers to fans | product |
| STP stands for in marketing | segmentation, targeting, positioning |
| which of the following best describes a promotional strategy | using social media to advertise games |
| finance refers to two primary activities | how an organization generates funds and how funds are allocated and spent |
| following is considered revenue for a sports organization | ticket sales |
| which of the following is classified as an expense | salaries |
| formula for profit/income | revenue-expenses=profit |
| balance sheet, which of the following categories is included | assets, liabilities, and owners equity |
| primary purpose of a budget in an organization | estimate and control revenue and expenses |
| bonds primarily used for in sport finance | allowing borrowers to borrow large amounts over long periods of time |
| an example of stadium financing options | bonds, taxation, debt financing, equity |
| what does ROI measure | expected dollar-value return as a percentage of the original cost of invest |
| which of the following is an example of tort law in sport | coach being sued for negligence |
| NOT a necessary elements of a valid contract | public funding |
| university suspending an athlete without a hearing may be a violation of which constitution right | fourteenth amendment (due process) |
| following is a key legal concern for sport managers | risk management and liability |
| Negligence | failing to act with reasonable care |
| what is an example of constitutional law affecting sport | a high school banning political t-shirts |
| source of law involves one individual owing legal duties to act on the other | agency law |
| NOT typically result in a tort lawsuit | athlete disagreeing with a coach's strategy |
| why should sport managers study legal principles | avoid legal liability and manage risk |
| what is "consideration" in contract law | something of value exchanged by both parties |
| ethics can best be described as | the systematic study of the values guiding our decision making |
| ethical dilemma occurs when | there are equally compelling values or obligations in conflict |
| morality refers to | society shared list of actions people ought to do or refrain from doing |
| ethical decisions making is sport requires | considering how how actions affect other groups and individuals |
| NOT part of the ethical decision making process | immediately act without hesitation |
| code of conduct is a sport organization is | the most visible statement of an organization ethical philosophy and beliefs |
| for a code of conduct of be effective is should | clearly state who it applies to and include consequences for violations |
| absolutism in morality means | moral precepts are universal and apply in all circumstances |
| following is an example of corruption in sport | manager makes a decision that financially benefits a family member working for the organization |
| ethical reasoning especially important in sport management | sport managers operate under greater public scrutiny than many other individuals |
| formally organized youth educational athletic participation in the US did not emerge until which period | mid nineteenth century |
| which private school in Massachusetts is noted as a case study for early adaptation of athletes | round hill school |
| progressive movement supported athletics in schools primarily because it | prepared youth for modern life and democracy |
| during and after WW1, male school sports were promoted mainly as | physical training for the armed forces |
| NON school organizations became most prominent in promoting youth athletics in the early twentieth century | YMCA |
| national federation of state high school association is responsible for all of the following except | running professional sports leagues |
| state high school associations have the final authority in determining | athletic eligibility of students |
| management concern in youth sports is specifically mentioned | concussions and head injuries |
| financial policy emerged in schools to increase revenue after the 2008 economic downturn | pay-for-play policies |
| registrations in more than a dozen states introduced bills requiring coaches to be added to the list of | mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse |
| primary governing body for intercollegiate athletics in the US | NCAA |
| division 3 institutions do NOT offer | athletic scholarships |
| the AIAW was created from which earlier organization | CIAW |
| which of the following is a key current issue in college sport | name, image, and likeness rights |
| which US governing body oversees two year college athletic programs | NJCAA |
| olympic gams are governed by which organization | IOC |
| key difference between US and Europe sport systems is | Europe uses relegation and promotion systems |
| the first year the Paralympic games were held | 1960 |
| olympic Games marked the turning point for commercial involvement and profitability | 1984 Los Angeles |
| following best describes globalization in sport | worldwide spread of sports, temas , and media |
| defines professional sports | events and exhibitions where athletes compete for pay |
| which was the 1st professional sports team in North America | cincinnati red stockings |
| national leagues 1876 bylaws introduced which key governance principle still seen today | club territorial rights and restrictions on franchise movement |
| leagues that adopt a "single entity" structure, such as early MLS, do so primarily | centralize control and avoid antitrust liability |
| NOT one of the 5 North America mens league | CFL |
| 1st commissioner of professional sport league | judge Kennesaw mountain landis |
| major change did Marvin miller bring to the MLB players association in 1966 | turned the association into true labor union though collective bargaining and group licensing |
| labor disputes such as strikes and lockout are particularly disruptive in professional sports league | there are no replacement players who can maintain the entertainment value |
| commissioners "best interests of the game" authority has been controversial | concentrates discipling power that may conflict with collective bargaining agreements |
| league revenues primarily come from which combination of sources | national media contracts, licensing and sponsorships programs |
| who is often cited as the first sports agent | C.C. "cash carry" pyle |
| which athlete agent relationship help popularize sports agents in the 1960 | arnold palmer and mark h. McCormack |
| what major ruling led to free agency in MLB | messersmith-mcnally decision |
| not one of the four common agents free method | equity based ownership fee |
| advantage of a large sport agency firm | one stop shopping for services |
| which duty is not one of the 8 primary functions of sport agent | coaching athlete performance |
| percentage range do players associations typically cap agent fees for players contracts | 1.5-6% |
| key difference between representing individual athletes and team sport athletes | individual athletes often require more travel and day to day attention |
| which low governs sports agent behavior at the federal level | SPARTA |
| major ethical concern in the sports agent industry | income mismanagement and excessive fees |