Question 1

Which of the following was NOT a result of the SMU football program's rules-violation scandal in the 1980s?
A) It did not appear in a bowl game for 25 years.
B) The program languished for decades.
C) The 1987 through 1992 seasons were canceled.
D) Recruiting and grants-in-aid were severely restricted.

Accepted Answer

While the SMU football program did receive various punishments as a result of the rules-violation scandal, the cancellation of the 1987 through 1992 seasons was not one of them. The program was given the "death penalty" in 1987, which meant it was forced to cancel its entire 1987 season and couldn't play games at home in 1988. The program also faced recruiting and grant-in-aid restrictions, and it did not appear in a bowl game for 25 years. The program languished for decades, with the effects of the scandal continuing to impact the football program's performance and reputation.

Question 2

The NCAA enforcement staff follows a specific procedure in all investigative actions. Which of the following is NOT one of the four procedural steps?
A) A preliminary review of information takes place.
B) If the information is deemed reasonably substantial, staff members notify the institution that a preliminary investigation will be conducted.
C) If violations are confirmed and believed to be major in nature, the institution and enforcement staff will enter the summary disposition process.
D) If violations are contested and believed to be major in nature, the institution is immediately placed on probation until a hearing is held.

Accepted Answer

The incorrect procedure stated in the question is that if violations are contested and believed to be major in nature, the institution is immediately placed on probation until a hearing is held. In reality, if violations are contested, the institution has the option to request a hearing before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. The institution will not be immediately placed on probation.

Question 3

Each of the following is a core penalty that may be imposed for incurring NCAA Level I and Level II violations EXCEPT:
A) Financial Penalties
B) Scholarship Reductions
C) Termination of Institutional Leadership
D) Recruiting Restrictions

Accepted Answer

While financial penalties, scholarship reductions, and recruiting restrictions are all potential penalties for NCAA Level I and Level II violations, termination of institutional leadership is not a core penalty. This may be a possible consequence for serious violations, but it is not a typical or universal penalty.

Question 4

Each of the following is a penalty that may be imposed for NCAA Level III violations EXCEPT:
A) An institutional fine for each violation, with the monetary penalty ranging in total from $500 to $5,000.
B) Forfeiture/vacation of contests in which an ineligible student-athlete participated.
C) Institutionally imposed suspension of the head coach or other staff members for one or more competitions.
D) Prohibition of the head coach or other staff members in the involved sport from participating in any off-campus recruiting activities for up to seven years.

Accepted Answer

The penalty of prohibiting the head coach or other staff members from participating in off-campus recruiting activities for up to seven years is not a possible penalty for NCAA Level III violations. The other three penalty options listed are all possible for Level III violations.

Question 5

After any investigation is completed (the average processing of a case is approximately nine months), the NCAA Committee on Infractions can do each of the following EXCEPT:
A) Decide that the actions in question warrant no penalties.
B) Decide penalties enacted by the school or conference are sufficient.
C) Impose specific penalties as prescribed in the NCAA Manual.
D) Impose specific penalties beyond those prescribed in the NCAA Manual.

Accepted Answer

The NCAA Committee on Infractions is limited to imposing penalties as outlined in the NCAA Manual and does not have the authority to impose penalties beyond those prescribed in the manual.

Question 6

In the 1990s, when members of the Florida State University (FSU) football team took part in no-cost footwear acquisition sprees at a local Foot Locker store and were involved in signing with agents, the program received a year's probation and was banned from postseason play and from television appearances for one year. The incident gave Steve Spurrier, the then-head coach of rival the University of Florida, the opportunity to deem the school:
A) "FSU: Fine Sneakers for U-all"
B) "FSU: Free Shoes University"
C) "FSU: Fresh Styles for Us"
D) "FSU: Frickin' Sweet UGGS"

Accepted Answer

The nickname "Free Shoes University" became widely used after the incident, making choice B the most accurate and appropriate option. The other choices do not accurately reflect or reference the incident.

Question 7

One lens through which to bring performance motivation into focus is reinforcement theory, which states that all behavior is shaped by the consequences of that behavior, and that consequences are what happen as a result of that behavior. Which of the following is one of the types of consequences that strengthen behavior?
A) Extinction = Behavior + No Consequence
B) Negative Reinforcement = Behavior + Avoidance of Negative Consequence
C) Punishment = Behavior + Negative Consequence
D) Rejection = Behavior + Individual Consequence

Accepted Answer

The type of consequence that strengthens behavior is called 'positive reinforcement'. Option B, Negative Reinforcement, is the closest to positive reinforcement by involving removing a negative consequence to strengthen behavior. A is incorrect as extinction involves removing reinforcement altogether, not providing any consequences. C is incorrect as punishment involves adding a negative consequence to decrease behavior. D is incorrect as rejection is not a consequence that strengthens behavior.

Question 8

When asked why he lied to NCAA investigators about his knowledge of the payment program for football players, which of the following SMU stakeholders said, "Well, there wasn't a bible in the room."
A) Bill Clements
B) Bobby Collins
C) Lonny Kliever
D) L. Donald Shields

Accepted Answer

Bill Clements, who was the Governor of Texas and an SMU board member, made this statement to justify why he lied to NCAA investigators about his knowledge of the payment program for football players. He implied that the absence of a bible, and thus the absence of a formal oath, made his dishonesty acceptable.

Question 9

From 2017 through 2019, Ursinus College awarded financial aid totaling $335,300 to 64 student-athletes across 17 sport programs in a manner contrary to NCAA bylaws and constituted a major violation. Each of the following penalties were levied EXCEPT:
A) A $250,000 fine (self-imposed).
B) Public reprimand and censure.
C) Two years of probation.
D) Vacation of wins in which a men's lacrosse student-athlete competed while ineligible (self-imposed).

Accepted Answer

The NCAA did not impose a $250,000 fine on Ursinus College; this option is not a penalty that was levied for the violation.

Question 10

Researchers James Kouzes and Barry Posner identified five behaviors common to transformational leaders. Which of those listed below is NOT one of those behaviors?
A) Challenge the process
B) Enable others to act
C) Inspire a shared vision
D) Monitor all stakeholder behaviors

Accepted Answer

Monitoring all stakeholder behaviors is not one of the five behaviors identified by Kouzes and Posner as common to transformational leaders. The other four behaviors are: challenging the process, inspiring a shared vision, enabling others to act, and modeling the way.

Question 11

The term "compliance" refers to the degree to which schools follow the rules specified by their governing bodies, such as their conference or the NCAA.

Accepted Answer

Compliance refers to a school's adherence to the rules and regulations set forth by their governing bodies.

Question 12

Reinforcement theory suggests that all human behavior, including behavior in organizations, is an effort to satisfy the individual's needs. In other words, people work and perform at a level that will allow them to satisfy their needs.

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement theory, unlike Maslow's hierarchy of needs or Herzberg's two-factor theory, does not focus on needs but rather on how the consequences of behavior influence the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. It is based on the principles of operant conditioning, emphasizing rewards and punishments as key determinants of behavior.

Question 13

According to Bylaw 19.10.2, an institution participating in the proceedings of a Committee on Infractions hearing panel may appeal the panel's findings, conclusions, penalties, corrective actions, requirements and/or other conditions and obligations of membership prescribed for the institution for violations of the NCAA constitution and bylaws.

Accepted Answer

Bylaw 19.10.2 states that an institution participating in the proceedings of a Committee on Infractions hearing panel may appeal the panel's findings, conclusions, penalties, corrective actions, requirements and/or other conditions and obligations of membership prescribed for the institution for violations of the NCAA constitution and bylaws.

Question 14

Current and former NCAA institutional staff members, or prospective or enrolled student-athletes of member institutions, have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully with and assist the NCAA enforcement staff, the Committee on Infractions and the Infractions Appeals Committee to further the objectives of the Association and its infractions program.

Accepted Answer

NCAA institutional staff members, current or former, as well as prospective or enrolled student-athletes of member institutions, are required to cooperate fully with and assist the NCAA enforcement staff, the Committee on Infractions, and the Infractions Appeals Committee to achieve the objectives of the Association's infractions program.

Question 15

Needs theory suggests that the level of effort an individual puts into a task depends on three factors related to expectations of outcomes or rewards.

Accepted Answer

Needs theory, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs or Alderfer's ERG theory, focuses on the intrinsic motivations and needs that drive human behavior, not directly on the expectations of outcomes or rewards. Expectancy theory is the one that suggests the level of effort is based on expectations of outcomes or rewards.

Question 16

Identify and explain the elements of and rationale behind the NCAA's principle of institutional control and responsibility.

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Question 17

Provide an overview of the facts surrounding the series of violations in the football program at Southern Methodist University during the 1970s and 1980s, and explain why the "death penalty" was instituted there. Then, if similar violations had occurred under the NCAA's current rules infractions penalty structure, explain what violation level you would impose, and which penalties should the program receive.

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Question 18

Identify that factors that foster the creation of a high performance work environment, and explain how Ursinus College could employ these elements to ensure that the institution would not again run afoul of NCAA financial aid bylaws.

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Question 19

Apply the elements of transformational leadership to explain how NCAA leadership could address the shortcomings in its enforcement processes.

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Question 20

Using either needs theory or expectancy theory, explain how the concepts of this theory impacts the actions and motivations of schools in the compliance process.

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Quiz 8: Compliance, Enforcement and Performance Motivation

Which of the following was NOT a result of the SMU football program's rules-violation scandal in the 1980s?

The NCAA enforcement staff follows a specific procedure in all investigative actions. Which of the following is NOT one of the four procedural steps?

Each of the following is a core penalty that may be imposed for incurring NCAA Level I and Level II violations EXCEPT:

Each of the following is a penalty that may be imposed for NCAA Level III violations EXCEPT:

After any investigation is completed (the average processing of a case is approximately nine months) , the NCAA Committee on Infractions can do each of the following EXCEPT:

When asked why he lied to NCAA investigators about his knowledge of the payment program for football players, which of the following SMU stakeholders said, "Well, there wasn't a bible in the room."

From 2017 through 2019, Ursinus College awarded financial aid totaling $335,300 to 64 student-athletes across 17 sport programs in a manner contrary to NCAA bylaws and constituted a major violation. Each of the following penalties were levied EXCEPT:

Researchers James Kouzes and Barry Posner identified five behaviors common to transformational leaders. Which of those listed below is NOT one of those behaviors?