Question 1

Which of the following refers to the fact that organizational members come and go but the organization remains?&#10;A) Identity&#10;B) Membership&#10;C) Permanency&#10;D) Division of labor

Accepted Answer

Permanency refers to the idea that the organization continues to exist even when individual members leave or new members join. Identity refers to the distinct characteristics and values that make the organization unique, membership refers to the individuals who belong to the organization, and division of labor refers to the allocation of tasks and responsibilities among members within the organization.

Question 2

Organizations that set rules have which of the following types of power?&#10;A) Service&#10;B) Regulatory&#10;C) Standard&#10;D) Constitutional

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Organizations that set rules have regulatory power, which allows them to create and enforce rules and regulations that must be followed by individuals or other organizations within their jurisdiction. This can include regulatory agencies, governments, and industry associations.

Question 3

What is the name of the regularly scheduled meeting where organizations set policies?&#10;A) Business meeting&#10;B) Convention&#10;C) General assembly&#10;D) Annual assembly

Accepted Answer

The general assembly is a regularly scheduled meeting where organizations set policies. Business meetings can be any type of meeting discussing business-related issues, but may not necessarily be where policies are set. Conventions and annual assemblies are typically meetings where members gather for networking and education purposes, but not necessarily for setting policies.

Question 4

Which of the following is the governing body that tends to organizational meetings between the regularly scheduled meeting where organizations set policies?&#10;A) Executive committee&#10;B) Executive staff&#10;C) Standing committee&#10;D) Regulatory committee

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The executive committee is responsible for overseeing the management of the organization between regularly scheduled meetings and tends to organizational meetings where policies are set. The executive staff are the top-level employees of the organization and are responsible for implementing policies set by the executive committee. The standing committee is a permanent committee responsible for a specific area of the organization's operations. The regulatory committee is a committee responsible for overseeing compliance with regulations and laws.

Question 5

What is the name of the written document that states the basic function of a governing body?&#10;A) Robert's Rules of Order&#10;B) Constitution&#10;C) Mission statement&#10;D) Technical handbook

Accepted Answer

The Constitution is the written document that outlines the basic function and structure of a governing body, including its powers and limitations. Robert's Rules of Order and technical handbooks are typically used to guide parliamentary procedure and operations, while a mission statement may outline the organization's overall goals and objectives but does not necessarily detail the functions of the governing body.

Question 6

What academic organization oversees the approval of sport management curriculum?&#10;A) COSMA&#10;B) NIRSA&#10;C) NASSMA&#10;D) EASM

Accepted Answer

The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) is the academic organization that oversees the approval of sport management curriculum.

Question 7

Studying governance helps you determine the main source of _____ in a sport organization.&#10;A) Power&#10;B) Revenue&#10;C) Publicity&#10;D) Authority

Accepted Answer

Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented. The study of governance helps in understanding power relations within an organization, including who holds authority and control over decision-making. Therefore, studying governance can help identify the main source of power within a sport organization.

Question 8

An organizational chart reflects which attributes of an organization?&#10;A) Clear boundaries and identity&#10;B) Identity and program of activity&#10;C) Membership and permanency&#10;D) Division of labor and hierarchy of authority

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An organizational chart shows the division of labor and hierarchy of authority within an organization, indicating who reports to whom and who is responsible for what tasks. It may also demonstrate the different departments or units within the organization, but ultimately its main purpose is to display the hierarchy and allocation of responsibilities.

Question 9

USA Basketball represents governance on what level?&#10;A) Local&#10;B) National&#10;C) International&#10;D) State

Accepted Answer

USA Basketball represents governance on the national level, as it is responsible for overseeing all aspects of basketball in the United States, including the national teams and player development programs.

Question 10

This is an example of someone who would find it important to understand governance in his/her career.&#10;A) An athletic director who understands NCAA compliance&#10;B) An agent who understands understanding the law&#10;C) A general manager who understands collective bargaining agreements&#10;D) A and C

Accepted Answer

Both an athletic director and a general manager have roles that involve governance in their respective industries. The NCAA and professional sports leagues have specific rules and agreements that need to be followed, and understanding the governance structures and requirements is essential to success in these positions. An agent who understands the law may be important as well, but this does not necessarily relate directly to governance.

Question 11

The sport industry is a service-oriented industry

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Question 12

Determining tasks and who will accomplish them is a example of how an organization has clear boundaries

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Question 13

Robert's Rules of Order are used to write an organization's constitution

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Question 14

Ad hoc committees are ongoing permanent organizational structures

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Question 15

Studying sport governance helps you focus on a micro approach to the sport industry

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Question 16

What is the definition of governance?

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Question 17

Name and explain two governing units or documents used by sport organizations

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Question 18

Name and explain three characteristics of an organization. Apply these attributes to a sport organization of your choice

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Question 19

Name and explain two reasons for studying governance

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Question 20

Explain the difference between a service organization and a regulatory organization

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Deck 1: Introduction to Sport Governance