Question 1

Which of the following reflect(s) key sports ethics topics and issues?&#10;A) Inclusive facilities and equipment&#10;B) Employment and hiring practices&#10;C) Salary caps&#10;D) A and B

Accepted Answer

Inclusive facilities and equipment and Employment and hiring practices are both key sports ethics topics as they relate to issues of fairness, equality, and social responsibility. Salary caps, while an important aspect of sports management, do not necessarily involve ethical considerations.

Question 2

Documents that outline a sport organization's basic values and beliefs are known as which of the following?&#10;A) Strategic plans&#10;B) Mission statements&#10;C) Codes of ethics&#10;D) Constitutions

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C

Question 3

The International Olympic Committee has made which of the following an important concern of corporate social responsibility?&#10;A) Maximizing profit&#10;B) Environmental sustainability&#10;C) Sponsorship fulfillment&#10;D) Athlete services

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The International Olympic Committee has made environmental sustainability an important concern of corporate social responsibility. In recent years, they have taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of the Olympic Games and promote sustainability through initiatives such as using renewable energy sources and reducing waste. Maximizing profit, sponsorship fulfillment, and athlete services are also important, but not the primary focus of the IOC's corporate social responsibility efforts.

Question 4

Ensuring that people with disabilities can access a health and fitness club is an example of which type of ethical issue?&#10;A) Freedom of speech&#10;B) Environmental violations&#10;C) Business practices&#10;D) Inclusive facilities and equipment

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that people with disabilities can access a health and fitness club falls under providing inclusive facilities and equipment, which is an ethical issue related to social responsibility and equality.

Question 5

If your sport organization is facing an ethical dilemma, calling a trusted colleague at another organization is an example of which step in the ethical decision-making model?&#10;A) Gathering all pertinent information&#10;B) Consulting with peers&#10;C) Looking for a win-win solution&#10;D) Evaluating the decision over time

Accepted Answer

Consulting with peers is the step that involves seeking advice from trusted colleagues, mentors or industry experts. This step helps individuals to gain an alternative perspective on the situation and to identify new solutions that were not previously considered. Therefore, calling a trusted colleague at another organization is an example of the B step in the ethical decision-making model.

Question 6

What are the four levels of corporate social responsibility?&#10;A) Social, legal, economic, ethical&#10;B) Economic, legal, ethical, philanthropic&#10;C) Philanthropic, political, ethical, economic&#10;D) Legal, ethical, moral, constitutional

Accepted Answer

The four levels of corporate social responsibility are economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic. Choice B correctly lists these four levels in order. Choice A lists social instead of economic, and choice C includes political as a level which is not typically considered part of CSR. Choice D includes moral and constitutional which are related to ethics and the law respectively, but are not typically listed as separate levels of CSR.

Question 7

A sport league that takes the initiative to develop, implement, and publicly endorse a model process for increasing the number of minorities into front office positions is acting at what level of corporate social responsibility?

A) Economic
B) Legal
C) Ethical
D) Philanthropic

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Question 8

Why is acting in an ethical manner important for sport governing bodies?&#10;A) They set the ethical tone for the organization and its members&#10;B) It is good for public relations&#10;C) Sport organizations are bound by law to do so&#10;D) It is the politically correct action to take

Accepted Answer

Acting in an ethical manner is important for sport governing bodies because they set the ethical tone for the organization and its members. This creates a culture of integrity and respect, which is essential for the long-term success and credibility of the organization. Additionally, acting ethically helps to build trust and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including athletes, sponsors, fans, and the broader community. While good public relations and political correctness may be incidental benefits, the primary reason for acting ethically should be to uphold the values and principles that are essential for the integrity of sport.

Question 9

What does it mean when we say sport is a mirror of society?&#10;A) The same societal issues we see in society will be seen in sport&#10;B) Societal issues are absent from sport&#10;C) Society places a high value on the sport industry&#10;D) Athletes deserve different treatment because society often singles them out as role models

Accepted Answer

This statement means that the societal issues, such as racism, discrimination, and inequality, are reflected in the world of sports. The way these issues are addressed, protected or mitigated in the sports industry often reflects the larger societal values of the time.

Question 10

Whether making decisions about ethical dilemmas or making decisions about other business issues, what are some common concerns?&#10;A) Identifying the right problem&#10;B) Using an organized decision making model&#10;C) Gathering pertinent information and then making the best decision based on that information&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three options listed (identifying the right problem, using an organized decision making model, and gathering pertinent information and then making the best decision based on that information) are common concerns when making decisions, whether ethical or non-ethical. It is important to properly identify the problem or issue at hand before attempting to make a decision, use a structured decision-making process to ensure all relevant factors are considered, and gather all necessary information to make an informed decision.

Question 11

Sport is a mirror of society, which means that sport managers will need to make decisions about societal issues as they occur in sport

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Question 12

Sport ethics refers only to on-the-field conduct and not to sport-business practices

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Question 13

An ethical dilemma occurs when it is unclear as to which course of action to take or when reasonable people disagree on what should or should not happen

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Question 14

An athletic board which must decide on the employment fate of an athletic director whose coaching staff has run afoul of NCAA rules faces an ethical dilemma

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Question 15

The creation of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is an example of a sport organization taking a stand regarding a greater societal issue: substance abuse

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Question 16

Name four examples of issues that sport managers face involving ethical analysis

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Question 17

What three elements are present in an ethical dilemma?

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Question 18

Name and explain the four levels of corporate social responsibility

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Question 19

Explain the concept of sport as a mirror of society

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Question 20

What is the definition of corporate social responsibility?

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Deck 4: Ethics in Sport Organizations