Question 1

The primary interest served by the boards of Voluntary Sport Organisations is:&#10;A) The board's interests&#10;B) The majority of the organisation's members&#10;C) The best athletes&#10;D) The VSO's sponsors

Accepted Answer

The primary interest served by the boards of Voluntary Sport Organisations should be the majority of the organisation's members. The board should work towards fulfilling the mission and objectives of the organisation and ensuring the members' needs and priorities are met. The interests of the board, best athletes or sponsors should not take precedence over the members' interests.

Question 2

An accurate position description provides a new volunteer with:&#10;A) A realistic preview of what the position entails&#10;B) What the particular requirements of a position are&#10;C) Knowledge of the duties, skills and qualifications of the position&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

An accurate position description should provide a new volunteer with a realistic preview of what the position entails, the particular requirements of the position, as well as knowledge of the duties, skills, and qualifications needed to fulfill the position. Therefore, all of the above choices (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 3

The goal of the recruitment stage of acquiring volunteers is to:&#10;A) Attract as many applicants as possible&#10;B) Ensure that the best athletes are among the applicants&#10;C) Attract a pool of good quality applicants to vacant positions&#10;D) Fill a vacancy as soon as possible

Accepted Answer

The goal of the recruitment stage is not just to attract any applicant, but to attract a pool of good quality applicants who are suitable for the vacant positions. Thus, option C is the best choice. Attracting as many applicants as possible (option A) may not necessarily lead to a high-quality pool of candidates, and ensuring that the best athletes are among the applicants (option B) is not relevant unless the volunteer positions are related to athletics. Additionally, filling a vacancy as soon as possible (option D) should not be the priority over finding the right candidate for the position.

Question 4

The motivation for persons volunteering in Voluntary Sports Organisations is&#10;A) Altruism&#10;B) Self-interest&#10;C) Both altruism and self-interest&#10;D) To serve the Board

Accepted Answer

Persons volunteering in Voluntary Sports Organisations are usually motivated by both altruistic and self-interested reasons. They may be passionate about the sport and want to contribute to its development or make a positive impact in their community. At the same time, they may also benefit from the social connections or personal satisfaction derived from volunteering.

Question 5

The incentives based approach to understanding volunteer motivation (Knoke and Presky) include utilitarian and which of the following incentives:&#10;A) Affective&#10;B) Normative&#10;C) Normative and affective&#10;D) Affective and emotive

Accepted Answer

The incentives based approach includes three types of incentives: utilitarian, normative, and affective. Therefore, option A and D are incorrect as they only mention one type of incentive. Option B mentions normative incentive but does not include the affective incentive. Option C is correct as it includes both the normative and affective incentives.

Question 6

The environmental guidelines of the International Olympic Committee include consideration for:&#10;A) Venues construction, venue operations, and maintenance&#10;B) Transportation of athletes, coaches, officials, organisers, media personnel, and spectators&#10;C) Waste management&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The environmental guidelines of the International Olympic Committee cover all of the above topics: venues construction, venue operations, and maintenance; transportation of athletes, coaches, officials, organisers, media personnel, and spectators; and waste management. It is important for the Olympic Games to prioritize sustainability and minimize their environmental impact.

Question 7

Transnational corporations involved in the production of sporting goods and sportswear in developing for which reason:&#10;A) To increase their profits&#10;B) Because of low wages&#10;C) Because of lower or non-existent labour standards and work conditions&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Transnational corporations involved in the production of sporting goods and sportswear in developing countries do so to increase their profits. One of the ways to do that is to take advantage of low wages in developing countries. Additionally, these corporations often benefit from lower or non-existent labour standards and work conditions in such countries. Therefore, all of the above reasons are applicable.

Question 8

The United Nations has more members (in terms of countries) than the International Olympic Committee.

Accepted Answer

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has more recognized National Olympic Committees than there are United Nations member states. As of my last update, there are 193 UN member states, while the IOC recognizes over 200 National Olympic Committees.

Question 9

Corporations and media conglomerates eager to financially invest in sport properties to enhance the visibility of their products and services as well as their profits would fall under which force contributing to globalisation:

A) Cultural
B) Economic
C) Political
D) Social
E) Technological

Accepted Answer

Economic forces refer to the movement of goods, capital, and services across borders. Corporations and media conglomerates investing in sports properties for profit falls under the economic force of globalization.

Question 10

A living wage is&#10;A) A wage that allows workers in developing countries to be able to buy the products they help produce by the end of one month's work.&#10;B) A wage that allows workers to cover the costs of basic needs of shelter and food.&#10;C) A wage that allows workers and their families to meet basic needs as well as provide some discretionary income.&#10;D) A wage that matches the cost of living in the developing country.&#10;E) A wage that allows workers to be happy and fulfilled in their workplace.

Accepted Answer

A living wage is a wage that allows workers and their families to meet basic needs such as shelter, food, and healthcare, as well as provide some discretionary income for other expenses. It takes into account the cost of living in a specific area or region, and allows workers to live with dignity and security. A living wage is often higher than the minimum wage or prevailing wage in a particular industry.

Deck 9: Delivering Sport in the Global Context and Managing Sport Volunteers