Governance Quiz

What is the primary role of sport governance?

• Increasing commercial sponsorship deals

• Ensuring fair play, ethical standards, and compliance with regulations

• Managing athletes’ personal contracts

• Controlling the broadcast rights of sporting events

Which of the following is an example of a governance failure in sport?

• A sport governing body covering up doping violations

• A club signing a top player for a record fee

• A team winning a championship under new leadership

• A coach making a controversial substitution during a match

Which organisation is responsible for global anti-doping regulation in sport?

• FIFA

• The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

• The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC)

What is the key legal issue in match-fixing scandals?

• Players refusing to take media interviews

• The use of sponsorship money for player wages

• Poor coaching decisions affecting game outcomes

• Violation of anti-corruption laws and sporting regulations

Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue commonly found in sport governance?

• Corruption and bribery

• Transparency in decision-making

• Athlete endorsement deals

• Doping and performance enhancement

Sport governing bodies have no legal obligation to protect whistleblowers who expose corruption within their organisations.

• True

• False

Sponsorship deals with companies linked to human rights violations can create an ethical dilemma for sports organisations.

• True

• False

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent institution that resolves legal disputes in international sport.

• True

• False

A sport organisation can be held legally accountable for corruption committed by an individual employee, even if the leadership was unaware of the misconduct.

• True

• False

An athlete banned for doping by their sport’s governing body can always appeal the decision to a national court.

• True

• False