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Governance in Sport Mid Term: Chapters 1-6

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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1.

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?

a)

The ability to win international competitions

b)

The process of making and implementing decisions according to principles such as transparency, accountability, and participation

c)

The financial profitability of sports organizations

d)

The popularity of a sport among youth

2.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

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?

a)

Chapter 2

b)

Chapter 3

c)

Chapter 1

d)

Chapter 5

4.

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?

a)

Accountability

b)

Transparency

c)

Exclusivity

d)

Participation

5.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

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?

a)

The ability to generate revenue

b)

The obligation of organizations to explain their decisions and actions to stakeholders

c)

The promotion of a single sport

d)

The exclusion of external oversight

7.

Avery is the president of a local sports club. Which of the following actions by Avery's club best demonstrates transparency?

a)

Keeping financial records confidential from members

b)

Publishing annual reports and decision-making processes for public review

c)

Allowing only board members to vote on major issues

d)

Ignoring feedback from athletes

8.

A national sports federation introduces a new code of ethics for its members. Which principle of good governance does this action most directly support?

a)

Participation

b)

Integrity

c)

Exclusivity

d)

Popularity

9.

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?

a)

Athletes are excluded from board meetings

b)

Fans are allowed to vote on club policies

c)

Only sponsors make decisions

d)

Decisions are made without consultation

10.

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?

a)

Ignoring complaints from members

b)

Providing regular updates and justifications for decisions to stakeholders

c)

Making decisions in secret

d)

Focusing only on winning competitions

11.

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?

a)

Ignore the criticism and continue current practices

b)

Develop and implement policies to promote diversity and inclusion in leadership roles

c)

Limit leadership positions to current members only

d)

Focus solely on athletic performance

12.

The National Football Association is accused of corruption. Based on the situation, which combination of governance principles should be prioritized to restore trust?

a)

Transparency and accountability

b)

Exclusivity and secrecy

c)

Popularity and profitability

d)

Tradition and hierarchy

13.

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?

a)

Make the decision privately among top executives

b)

Consult with stakeholders, provide clear information, and justify the final decision publicly

c)

Ignore stakeholder input and implement the change immediately

d)

Delay the decision indefinitely

14.

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?

a)

To comply with legal requirements only

b)

To enhance transparency and build stakeholder trust

c)

To reduce administrative workload

d)

To limit access to information

15.

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?

a)

Centralize all decision-making power in one individual

b)

Establish clear procedures, involve stakeholders, and ensure regular evaluation of governance practices

c)

Focus only on short-term financial gains

d)

Avoid external audits