Question 1

Which of the following is true?&#10;A) Leadership qualities do not change from planning to implementation to wrap-up modes&#10;B) Leadership networks for sports events were found to have both antecedents and consequences&#10;C) Leadership networks for sports events includes political, project, and sport aspects

Accepted Answer

The statement in choice B refers to a specific study on leadership networks for sports events, while the statements in A and C are generalizations that are not necessarily true in all contexts. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Question 2

Sports events in Western countries are typically incorporated as:&#10;A) Non-profit organizations&#10;B) For-profit organizations&#10;C) Government organizations

Accepted Answer

Sports events in Western countries are typically incorporated as non-profit organizations to avoid paying taxes and to generate revenue for the event.

Question 3

Enduring organizations and organizing committees are different in the following ways (pick the 2 answers which fit):&#10;A) Organizing committees have an easier time with human resources&#10;B) Enduring organizations have more time to undertake their activities&#10;C) Organizing committees know they have to plan to gain and lose employees quickly

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following are reasons for involvement in wanting to host a major sport event:&#10;A) Sport promotion, health and fitness&#10;B) Economic and tourism development&#10;C) Both a and b

Accepted Answer

Both sport promotion, health and fitness, and economic and tourism development are common reasons for wanting to host a major sport event. Hosting a major sport event can promote the sport and inspire people to become more physically active, while also bringing in significant economic benefits through increased tourism, job creation, and local spending. Therefore, both options are valid reasons for involvement in hosting a major sport event.

Question 5

Which of the following is false regarding bidding for events?&#10;A) Local public sector applications are typically driven by objective analyses, not political reasons&#10;B) Enhanced likelihood of success is based on: image synergy, media profile (TV), low financial costs, potential for community involvement&#10;C) Successful applications are dependent on in-depth knowledge of networks, processes and people

Accepted Answer

Local public sector applications can also be influenced by political reasons.

Question 6

Which of the following is false regarding stakeholders surrounding a bid for a major sports event?&#10;A) Co-opting groups who initially oppose a bid can actually strengthen the quality of the bid&#10;B) We can trust all bid support surveys conducted by potential host governments' around the world&#10;C) Behind-the-scenes lobbying is an important part of a successful bid outcome

Accepted Answer

It is not reliable to solely trust bid support surveys conducted by potential host governments, as they could potentially manipulate the results to make it seem more favorable. It is important to consider feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders to get a comprehensive understanding of the potential impact and support for a bid.

Deck 1: Leading and Setting up an Organizing Committee; Bidding for an Event