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Midterm Exam: Intro to Sport Managementent

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anika has recently been hired by a large sports club. Her main responsibility is to ensure that all departments work together smoothly, events are scheduled and executed efficiently, and the club operates successfully as a whole. Which of the following best describes Anika's primary function in sport management?

a)

Coaching athletes

b)

Organizing and overseeing sport organizations

c)

Designing sports equipment

d)

Officiating games

2.

Abigail is writing a report on sports organizations in the United States. She claims that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is responsible for regulating professional sports leagues in the country. Is Abigail's statement correct?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Rohan has recently been hired to oversee the operations of a local sports club. His responsibilities include planning events, organizing staff, leading teams, and evaluating the club's performance. Which term best describes the process Rohan is engaging in within the context of sport organizations?

a)

Marketing

b)

Management

c)

Coaching

d)

Sponsorship

4.

During a sports history class, Mason is asked by his teacher to identify the individual who is often credited as the "father" of modern Olympic Games. Who should Mason choose?

a)

Pierre de Coubertin

b)

James Naismith

c)

Walter O’Malley

d)

Branch Rickey

5.

Olivia is starting a new job in the marketing department of a professional sports team. Her manager gives her a list of tasks and asks her to identify which one is NOT a function of sport marketing. Which task should Olivia choose?

a)

Promoting events

b)

Selling tickets

c)

Officiating games

d)

Sponsoring teams

6.

Aria joins a local tennis club and chooses to compete in matches without accepting any prize money or sponsorships, simply because she enjoys playing the sport. Which of the following best describes this concept?

a)

Athletes are paid for their performance

b)

Athletes participate for the love of the sport, not for financial gain

c)

Only professional athletes can compete

d)

Coaches are not allowed to be paid

7.

Aria is responsible for organizing the game schedule for a local basketball league. Which skill is primarily being applied?

a)

Financial analysis

b)

Organizational planning

c)

Equipment design

d)

Legal compliance

8.

Noah is a sport manager who discovers that his own team has unintentionally violated a league rule. Which of the following actions best demonstrates ethical decision-making in sport management?

a)

Choosing the best player for a team based on skill alone

b)

Reporting a violation of league rules by your own team

c)

Scheduling games for the upcoming season

d)

Ordering new uniforms for the team

9.

Mason is the marketing manager for a local basketball team and wants to increase attendance at their games. Which marketing strategy would be most effective?

a)

Lowering ticket prices for students

b)

Hiring more coaches

c)

Increasing the number of referees

d)

Reducing the number of games

10.

Abigail manages a local sports facility. Which of the following actions best demonstrates risk management in her facility?

a)

Selling more tickets than the venue can hold

b)

Conducting regular safety inspections of equipment

c)

Allowing spectators onto the field during play

d)

Ignoring weather warnings

11.

Liam is a sport manager at a local community center and is faced with a budget cut. He must decide which programs to keep. What is the best approach for Liam to make this decision?

a)

Eliminate the most expensive program without analysis

b)

Evaluate the impact and benefits of each program before deciding

c)

Keep all programs and ignore the budget cut

d)

Ask only the coaches for their opinions

12.

A professional sports team is considering relocating to a new city. What factors should the management analyze to make a strategic decision?

a)

The color of the team uniforms

b)

The potential fan base, local economy, and facility availability

c)

The number of players on the roster

d)

The team's mascot

13.

Grace is a sport manager who is developing a code of conduct for athletes at her club. Which step is most important to ensure the code is effective and followed?

a)

Posting it on the website only

b)

Involving athletes and staff in its creation and providing training

c)

Writing it without input and distributing it by email

d)

Making it optional to follow

14.

The athletic director at a college, Ava, notices concerns about gender equity in the athletic department's programs. Which action would best demonstrate strategic thinking by Ava to address this issue?

a)

Ignoring the issue and maintaining current programs

b)

Conducting a thorough review of current offerings and reallocating resources as needed

c)

Only increasing the number of male teams

d)

Reducing the number of female athletes

15.

David, a sport manager at a local community center, is tasked with increasing community engagement. Which of the following is the most strategic approach?

a)

Hosting a single event with no follow-up

b)

Developing a year-long outreach program with local schools and organizations

c)

Sending out a one-time newsletter

d)

Ignoring community feedback