SMC Sports Ethics and Governance 2

Question 1

What does Title IX primarily mandate for US educational institutions with sports programs?

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That no person shall be excluded from participation in educational programs or activities based on sex

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That male athletes receive priority in scholarship allocation decisions

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That schools must offer the identical number of sports for men and women

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That female coaches must be paid equally to male coaches in all programs

Question 2

Which form of corruption most commonly threatens the integrity of sports competitions?

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Match-fixing and illegal sports betting schemes

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Academic fraud in athlete eligibility documentation

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Ticket price manipulation and scalping operations

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Merchandise counterfeiting and licensing violations

Question 3

What is the primary function of an ethics committee within a sports federation?

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To investigate ethical violations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions

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To organize charity and community fundraising events on behalf of the federation

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To develop marketing and public relations campaigns for the federation

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To negotiate broadcasting rights and media partnership agreements

Question 4

What does 'institutional transparency' require of sports organizations?

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Publishing financial reports and decision-making processes openly to stakeholders

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Using transparent architectural materials for new stadium construction

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Maintaining glass-walled offices for all senior management staff

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Providing visually clear uniform designs for all competing athletes

Question 5

What is the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) primarily used for?

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Resolving legal and disciplinary disputes that arise in international sports

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Settling commercial disputes between competing sports betting companies

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Determining television broadcast schedules for major international events

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Approving and overseeing athlete contract negotiation processes

Question 6

What is 'stakeholder theory' as applied to sports management?

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The concept that organizations should consider the interests of all parties affected by their decisions

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The idea that organizations should focus exclusively on maximizing profit for team owners

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A statistical method for tracking team and individual performance metrics over time

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A financial model for calculating the market value of professional sports franchises

Question 7

What does 'due process' ensure in sports disciplinary proceedings?

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That individuals have the right to a fair hearing before sanctions are imposed

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That all disciplinary proceedings are completed within a 24-hour time window

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That athletes can be suspended immediately without prior notice when needed

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That media representatives can observe and report on all disciplinary meetings