SPMT 260 Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers
Graded Highest 100% A++
Albert G. Spalding - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -First to capitalize on the word "Official"
American Structures - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Lack of aristocratic tradition, gambling
prohibited. League structure arose out of harness racing. Better spectator sports than
thoroughbred racing. Managed by tack owners and race promoters
Baseball - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -First sport to adopt a league system
Bill Veeck - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Sport marketing pioneer in baseball; focused on
entertaining the fans, providing reasons to attend a game besides the team
Career Planning - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Clearly identify goals and considering other
necessary skills to be successful in each position is essential. Create an action plan that aligns
with your core cales and personality.
Casey Martin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Pro golfer who took case to Supreme Court to use a
golf cart
Cincinnati Red Stockings - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -first professional baseball team
Club System - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -England: birthplace of modern sport and sport
management
18th century: development of sport clubs with limited membership
, 19th century: continued clubs evolution with standardizing of rules, settling disputes, and
organizing schedules
Clubs - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Sport management structures composed of a limited number
of members who organize events, standardize rules, and settle disputes.
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -A
specialized accrediting body launched by NASSM and NASPE that promotes and recognizes
excellence in sport management education in colleges and universities at the bachelor and
graduate levels.
COVER LETTER - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -must accompany the resume, used to enhance
the resume, not restate it. Adapt your letter for each situation
Current Issues that sport managers face in the industry - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ --Diversity
-Managing Technology
-International Sport Management; domestic models of sport governance cannot be unilaterally
imposed on other cultures, sport leagues exporting product overseas via events, broadcasting,
offices, and merchandise
-New Management Theories; empowerment and emotional intelligence
Diversity - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Perform self- study to evaluate effectiveness of
recruitment and employment of diverse individuals.
What: having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural
backgrounds, with various lifestyles, experience, and interests
Graded Highest 100% A++
Albert G. Spalding - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -First to capitalize on the word "Official"
American Structures - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Lack of aristocratic tradition, gambling
prohibited. League structure arose out of harness racing. Better spectator sports than
thoroughbred racing. Managed by tack owners and race promoters
Baseball - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -First sport to adopt a league system
Bill Veeck - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Sport marketing pioneer in baseball; focused on
entertaining the fans, providing reasons to attend a game besides the team
Career Planning - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Clearly identify goals and considering other
necessary skills to be successful in each position is essential. Create an action plan that aligns
with your core cales and personality.
Casey Martin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Pro golfer who took case to Supreme Court to use a
golf cart
Cincinnati Red Stockings - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -first professional baseball team
Club System - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -England: birthplace of modern sport and sport
management
18th century: development of sport clubs with limited membership
, 19th century: continued clubs evolution with standardizing of rules, settling disputes, and
organizing schedules
Clubs - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Sport management structures composed of a limited number
of members who organize events, standardize rules, and settle disputes.
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -A
specialized accrediting body launched by NASSM and NASPE that promotes and recognizes
excellence in sport management education in colleges and universities at the bachelor and
graduate levels.
COVER LETTER - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -must accompany the resume, used to enhance
the resume, not restate it. Adapt your letter for each situation
Current Issues that sport managers face in the industry - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ --Diversity
-Managing Technology
-International Sport Management; domestic models of sport governance cannot be unilaterally
imposed on other cultures, sport leagues exporting product overseas via events, broadcasting,
offices, and merchandise
-New Management Theories; empowerment and emotional intelligence
Diversity - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Perform self- study to evaluate effectiveness of
recruitment and employment of diverse individuals.
What: having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural
backgrounds, with various lifestyles, experience, and interests
