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WorksheetsGovernance in Sport Mid Term: Chapters 1-6
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
James is part of a committee tasked with improving the management of a local sports club. The committee is discussing what "good governance" should look like for the club, as introduced in Chapter 1 of Geeraert & Van Eekeren (2021). Which of the following best defines "good governance" in this context?
The ability to win international competitions
The process of making and implementing decisions according to principles such as transparency, accountability, and participation
The financial profitability of sports organizations
The popularity of a sport among youth
Abigail is preparing a report on good governance in sport for her university class. She references Geeraert & Van Eekeren (2021) and notes that transparency is considered a key principle. True or False: According to Geeraert & Van Eekeren (2021), transparency is considered a key principle of good governance in sport.
True
False
Charlotte is preparing for a presentation on the evolution of governance in sport. She refers to Geeraert & Van Eekeren (2021) to find the chapter that primarily discusses the historical development of governance in sport. Which chapter should she focus on?
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 5
At a local sports club meeting, members are discussing the core principles that should guide their governance. Which of the following is NOT listed as a core principle of good governance in sport in the text?
Accountability
Transparency
Exclusivity
Participation
Lily is the president of a local sports club. She believes that involving stakeholders is unnecessary for good governance in the club. True or False: The text argues that stakeholder involvement is unnecessary for good governance in sport organizations.
True
False
Nora is the president of a national sports federation. After making a controversial decision about team selection, she is required to hold a press conference to explain the reasoning behind her actions to athletes, fans, and sponsors. According to Geeraert & Van Eekeren (2021), which of the following best describes the concept that Nora is demonstrating in this situation?
The ability to generate revenue
The obligation of organizations to explain their decisions and actions to stakeholders
The promotion of a single sport
The exclusion of external oversight
Avery is the president of a local sports club. Which of the following actions by Avery's club best demonstrates transparency?
Keeping financial records confidential from members
Publishing annual reports and decision-making processes for public review
Allowing only board members to vote on major issues
Ignoring feedback from athletes
A national sports federation introduces a new code of ethics for its members. Which principle of good governance does this action most directly support?
Participation
Integrity
Exclusivity
Popularity
At a local football club, the management is considering ways to involve different groups in decision-making. Which of the following is an example of stakeholder participation in sport governance?
Athletes are excluded from board meetings
Fans are allowed to vote on club policies
Only sponsors make decisions
Decisions are made without consultation
In a local sports club, the management is considering how to handle communication with its members. Which action would best demonstrate the principle of accountability in this situation?
Ignoring complaints from members
Providing regular updates and justifications for decisions to stakeholders
Making decisions in secret
Focusing only on winning competitions
A sports organization is facing criticism for lack of diversity in its leadership. Using the principles from Geeraert & Van Eekeren (2021), what strategic step should the organization take to address this issue?
Ignore the criticism and continue current practices
Develop and implement policies to promote diversity and inclusion in leadership roles
Limit leadership positions to current members only
Focus solely on athletic performance
The National Football Association is accused of corruption. Based on the situation, which combination of governance principles should be prioritized to restore trust?
Transparency and accountability
Exclusivity and secrecy
Popularity and profitability
Tradition and hierarchy
Imagine Luna is the president of a national sports federation that must decide on a controversial rule change. According to the principles in the text, what process should Luna and her team follow to ensure good governance?
Make the decision privately among top executives
Consult with stakeholders, provide clear information, and justify the final decision publicly
Ignore stakeholder input and implement the change immediately
Delay the decision indefinitely
The board members of a local sports club are debating whether to publish the club's financial statements online. Based on evidence from the text, what is the most strategic reason for making their financial information publicly available?
To comply with legal requirements only
To enhance transparency and build stakeholder trust
To reduce administrative workload
To limit access to information
The board of a national sports organization is reviewing its governance structure. They want to ensure their practices align with good governance principles, as discussed in Chapters 1-6. Which approach should they adopt to achieve this goal?
Centralize all decision-making power in one individual
Establish clear procedures, involve stakeholders, and ensure regular evaluation of governance practices
Focus only on short-term financial gains
Avoid external audits
