SMC Sports Ethics and Governance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does Title IX primarily mandate for US educational institutions with sports programs?
- That male athletes receive priority in scholarship allocation decisions
- That schools must offer the identical number of sports for men and women
- That no person shall be excluded from participation in educational programs or activities based on sex (Correct answer)
- That female coaches must be paid equally to male coaches in all programs
Correct answer: That no person shall be excluded from participation in educational programs or activities based on sex
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including athletics.
Question 2: Which form of corruption most commonly threatens the integrity of sports competitions?
- Academic fraud in athlete eligibility documentation
- Match-fixing and illegal sports betting schemes (Correct answer)
- Ticket price manipulation and scalping operations
- Merchandise counterfeiting and licensing violations
Correct answer: Match-fixing and illegal sports betting schemes
Match-fixing, often connected to illegal betting markets, is one of the most pervasive forms of corruption threatening sports integrity by manipulating predetermined outcomes.
Question 3: What is the primary function of an ethics committee within a sports federation?
- To organize charity and community fundraising events on behalf of the federation
- To develop marketing and public relations campaigns for the federation
- To investigate ethical violations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions (Correct answer)
- To negotiate broadcasting rights and media partnership agreements
Correct answer: To investigate ethical violations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions
Ethics committees in sports federations are responsible for investigating alleged violations of ethical standards and recommending appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain organizational integrity.
Question 4: What does 'institutional transparency' require of sports organizations?
- Using transparent architectural materials for new stadium construction
- Publishing financial reports and decision-making processes openly to stakeholders (Correct answer)
- Maintaining glass-walled offices for all senior management staff
- Providing visually clear uniform designs for all competing athletes
Correct answer: Publishing financial reports and decision-making processes openly to stakeholders
Institutional transparency requires sports organizations to openly share financial information, governance decisions, and operational processes to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.
Question 5: What is the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) primarily used for?
- Settling commercial disputes between competing sports betting companies
- Resolving legal and disciplinary disputes that arise in international sports (Correct answer)
- Determining television broadcast schedules for major international events
- Approving and overseeing athlete contract negotiation processes
Correct answer: Resolving legal and disciplinary disputes that arise in international sports
CAS is an independent international arbitration body that provides dispute resolution services for the world of sport, handling appeals and disciplinary cases.
Question 6: What is 'stakeholder theory' as applied to sports management?
- The idea that organizations should focus exclusively on maximizing profit for team owners
- The concept that organizations should consider the interests of all parties affected by their decisions (Correct answer)
- A statistical method for tracking team and individual performance metrics over time
- A financial model for calculating the market value of professional sports franchises
Correct answer: The concept that organizations should consider the interests of all parties affected by their decisions
Stakeholder theory holds that sports organizations should consider and balance the interests of all affected parties—including athletes, fans, employees, and communities—not just ownership.
Question 7: What does 'due process' ensure in sports disciplinary proceedings?
- That all disciplinary proceedings are completed within a 24-hour time window
- That athletes can be suspended immediately without prior notice when needed
- That individuals have the right to a fair hearing before sanctions are imposed (Correct answer)
- That media representatives can observe and report on all disciplinary meetings
Correct answer: That individuals have the right to a fair hearing before sanctions are imposed
Due process guarantees that athletes facing disciplinary action have the right to be informed of charges, present their case, and receive a fair hearing before any sanctions are imposed.
SMC Sports Ethics and Governance 2
What does Title IX primarily mandate for US educational institutions with sports programs?