Question 1

Communication, teamwork and conflict management are all&#10;A) Trainee characteristics&#10;B) Cognitive skills&#10;C) Soft skills

Accepted Answer

Communication, teamwork, and conflict management are all considered soft skills. Soft skills refer to a person's ability to interact effectively with others, display emotional intelligence, and have strong interpersonal communication. These skills are particularly important in the workplace and can greatly impact a person's success in their career.

Question 2

Self-efficacy is most closely linked to&#10;A) Belief&#10;B) Utility&#10;C) Motivation

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their abilities to perform a specific task or accomplish a certain goal. Therefore, it is most closely linked to belief.

Question 3

In 2015 how much money did UK companies invest in training as recorded in the UKCES May 2016&#10;A) 45.4million&#10;B) 45.4 billion&#10;C) 54.5 billion

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Training design includes the following variables&#10;A) error management, behavioural modelling, realistic training environment&#10;B) support, behavioural modelling, realistic training environment&#10;C) error management, perceived utility of training, behavioural modelling

Accepted Answer

Training design includes error management, behavioural modelling, and a realistic training environment.

Question 5

Which of the following underpins behavioural modelling&#10;A) self-determination theory&#10;B) social cognitive theory&#10;C) behavioural learning theory

Accepted Answer

Social cognitive theory underpins behavioral modeling as it emphasizes learning through observation and imitation of others.

Question 6

Which of the following is the leading UK sports retailer?&#10;A) Manchester United&#10;B) Nike&#10;C) Snow + Rock&#10;D) JD Sports&#10;E) Sports Direct

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is the leading...

Question 7

Women focused sports products and shops are increasingly common. Which of the following does not explain this?&#10;A) women do different sports&#10;B) women have different sizes to men&#10;C) women have different associative behaviours than men&#10;D) women view all sport differently to men&#10;E) women want to be separate

Accepted Answer

This statement is a broad generalization and can be considered false. Women are not a homogeneous group, and there is no evidence to suggest that they all view sports differently than men. The other choices provide valid reasons for the increase in women-focused sports products and shops.

Question 8

Which of the following parts of the sports product mix has seen most growth in the last decade?&#10;A) Footwear&#10;B) Clothing&#10;C) Equipment&#10;D) None of the above&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following parts of the...

Question 9

Of the following items which is not a disruptive feature of internet retailing in sport?&#10;A) International reach&#10;B) Membership/affiliation clubs&#10;C) Electronic payment online&#10;D) Media content ownership&#10;E) Visualisation of services

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following items which is not...

Question 10

Retailers need to manage many functions to supply consumers. Which of these do they not have the ability to manage?&#10;A) Merchandising&#10;B) Pricing&#10;C) Ranging&#10;D) Demand&#10;E) Location

Accepted Answer

Retailers do not have the ability to manage demand as it is influenced by factors outside their control such as consumer preferences, economic conditions, and competition. Retailers can, however, use techniques such as promotions, advertising, and product placement to influence demand to a certain extent.

Deck 8: Sport and Retailing and Can Sports Coaching Usefully Transfer Into a Business Context