Intro to Sport Management Final Exam
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sport (ch.1) CORRECT ANSWERS o work for a professional athlete
o means of employment for sport tourism director
o a business for a sport marketing agency
o it is defined and used in sport management
o it is a broad concept term used to denote all people, activities, businesses, and
organizations involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any activity,
experience, or business enterprise focused on fitness, recreation, athletics, or leisure
o unique, expansive variety of physical activity
sport management (ch.1) CORRECT ANSWERS o the name given to many college-
level and university-level academic programs that prepare students to assume positions
in the sport industry
o the study and practice of all people, activities, business, or organizations involved in
producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any sport-related business or product
why is sport unique? (ch.1) CORRECT ANSWERS o Sport Marketing: The sport
product is unique
o Financing is Unique: The majority of revenue comes from extraneous sources like
parking and tv rights, not from tickets
o Career Paths: Connections are important.. who you know gets you in the door, but
what you know gets you the job
- Changing? Initiatives like MiLB Diversity Initiative & NASCAR's Drive for Diversity
o Social Institution: Integrated into many components of society like politics, family and
religion
what are field experiences and internships? (ch.2) CORRECT ANSWERS o field
experiences: a hands-on learning opportunity in which students gain professional
experience in an organization, often while receiving class credit
- allows students to observe and assist professionals and learn about managerial
responsibilities and the scope of the sport organization in which they are employed
- like a co-op or practicum experience
o internship: is a position in which a person receives training by working with people
who are experienced in a particular field
- also known as a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work
experience in a career field
define work ethic
, describe what you can do to demonstrate a strong work ethic (ch.2) CORRECT
ANSWERS o work ethic: is a set of values based on desirable workplace characteristics
that include accountability, dependability, initiative, and accomplishment
STRONG WORK ETHIC INCLUDES:
o demonstrate your commitment to the organization, supervisors, and colleagues by
completing all assigned tasks with a positive and enthusiastic attitude by the agreed-on
deadline
o keeping your word
o offering assistance
o supporting others in achieving the organization's goals
what are some things you can do to plan for a career in sport? (ch.2) CORRECT
ANSWERS o self assessment: involves identifying and understanding your personal
values, interests and abilities
o research: taking a broad look at career fields and looking into specific sport
management occupations, work environments, and employers that might match your
unique style through your self-assessment
- finding a job you might be interested in by looking online as well
- it is helpful to speak with people who are involved in or familiar with these occupations
(i.e. internships or job shadowing experience)
o decision making: consciously analyzing and weighing all information that you have
gathered about yourself and various sport management occupations and career paths
- at this stage, there will be a tentative career decision, formulate educational and
professional goals, and develop a plan to achieve them
o the search: involves sharpening the skills that will help you obtain a position in which
you aspire
- in this stage, you will network with contacts, prepare effective application materials,
present yourself professionally in interviews, evaluate and accept a job offer
*acceptance marks the beginning of your career*
what is AG Spalding & Brothers, and why is it significant? (ch.3) CORRECT ANSWERS
o Albert Goodwill (AG) Spalding was the pitcher for the Chicago White Stockings which
is now the Chicago Cubs and in the same year, he opened a retail sporting goods store
in Chicago
o AG Spalding & Brothers the Baseball and Sporting Goods Emporium and sold
baseball products to professional baseball teams and department stores
o the firm developed brand recognition in sporting goods through athlete endorsements
and continues promotional activity today
o it is significant because it is the first and most successful sporting goods firms and it
was also the first modern sport business enterprise which made many companies copy
their techniques, methods, and attitudes
explain the marketing approaches used by bicycle companies in the 1890s to keep up
with the competition (ch.3) CORRECT ANSWERS o in 1893, firms stressed marketing
and tried to meet consumer needs in a variety of new ways
Questions With Correct Answers
Already Passed!!!
sport (ch.1) CORRECT ANSWERS o work for a professional athlete
o means of employment for sport tourism director
o a business for a sport marketing agency
o it is defined and used in sport management
o it is a broad concept term used to denote all people, activities, businesses, and
organizations involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any activity,
experience, or business enterprise focused on fitness, recreation, athletics, or leisure
o unique, expansive variety of physical activity
sport management (ch.1) CORRECT ANSWERS o the name given to many college-
level and university-level academic programs that prepare students to assume positions
in the sport industry
o the study and practice of all people, activities, business, or organizations involved in
producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any sport-related business or product
why is sport unique? (ch.1) CORRECT ANSWERS o Sport Marketing: The sport
product is unique
o Financing is Unique: The majority of revenue comes from extraneous sources like
parking and tv rights, not from tickets
o Career Paths: Connections are important.. who you know gets you in the door, but
what you know gets you the job
- Changing? Initiatives like MiLB Diversity Initiative & NASCAR's Drive for Diversity
o Social Institution: Integrated into many components of society like politics, family and
religion
what are field experiences and internships? (ch.2) CORRECT ANSWERS o field
experiences: a hands-on learning opportunity in which students gain professional
experience in an organization, often while receiving class credit
- allows students to observe and assist professionals and learn about managerial
responsibilities and the scope of the sport organization in which they are employed
- like a co-op or practicum experience
o internship: is a position in which a person receives training by working with people
who are experienced in a particular field
- also known as a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work
experience in a career field
define work ethic
, describe what you can do to demonstrate a strong work ethic (ch.2) CORRECT
ANSWERS o work ethic: is a set of values based on desirable workplace characteristics
that include accountability, dependability, initiative, and accomplishment
STRONG WORK ETHIC INCLUDES:
o demonstrate your commitment to the organization, supervisors, and colleagues by
completing all assigned tasks with a positive and enthusiastic attitude by the agreed-on
deadline
o keeping your word
o offering assistance
o supporting others in achieving the organization's goals
what are some things you can do to plan for a career in sport? (ch.2) CORRECT
ANSWERS o self assessment: involves identifying and understanding your personal
values, interests and abilities
o research: taking a broad look at career fields and looking into specific sport
management occupations, work environments, and employers that might match your
unique style through your self-assessment
- finding a job you might be interested in by looking online as well
- it is helpful to speak with people who are involved in or familiar with these occupations
(i.e. internships or job shadowing experience)
o decision making: consciously analyzing and weighing all information that you have
gathered about yourself and various sport management occupations and career paths
- at this stage, there will be a tentative career decision, formulate educational and
professional goals, and develop a plan to achieve them
o the search: involves sharpening the skills that will help you obtain a position in which
you aspire
- in this stage, you will network with contacts, prepare effective application materials,
present yourself professionally in interviews, evaluate and accept a job offer
*acceptance marks the beginning of your career*
what is AG Spalding & Brothers, and why is it significant? (ch.3) CORRECT ANSWERS
o Albert Goodwill (AG) Spalding was the pitcher for the Chicago White Stockings which
is now the Chicago Cubs and in the same year, he opened a retail sporting goods store
in Chicago
o AG Spalding & Brothers the Baseball and Sporting Goods Emporium and sold
baseball products to professional baseball teams and department stores
o the firm developed brand recognition in sporting goods through athlete endorsements
and continues promotional activity today
o it is significant because it is the first and most successful sporting goods firms and it
was also the first modern sport business enterprise which made many companies copy
their techniques, methods, and attitudes
explain the marketing approaches used by bicycle companies in the 1890s to keep up
with the competition (ch.3) CORRECT ANSWERS o in 1893, firms stressed marketing
and tried to meet consumer needs in a variety of new ways
