Deck 4: Stakeholder Relations and Protocol; The Media

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding stakeholders and major sporting events?

A) Activists are a nuisance and therefore should not be considered stakeholders of an event
B) Stakeholder homogeneity in a sport event context implies that for a given stakeholder group like the sport organizations, there may be differences within that group
C) Organizing committees should create social contracts between themselves and their stakeholders so that they can more likely have positive relationships with their stakeholders

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false regarding sport event protocol?

A) It is about tradition, mutual respect, and consideration, it is about relationships, appearance, and processes
B) Protocol is about being competitive, looking to what you alone can gain, and about the immediate (as opposed to the future)
C) Protocol starts when a dignitary arrives at an event until they leave

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding heads of organizations and governments for Olympic Games?

A) Politicians are always the most important person at an Olympics event.
B) An IOC member or sport federation member usually trumps heads of state or political persons
C) High profile and famous people will always be given priority seating

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following organizations would not be part of the accredited media for an Olympic Games?

A) Agence France Presse
B) Getty Images
C) Olympic Solidarity

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false regarding the media and major sports events?

A) The press and broadcasters mean the same thing in major sports events
B) Media have dedicated accreditation spaces within venues of a major sports event
C) Journalists may spend the whole event sitting at one desk and not even see any sport competition live yet they have to report on it

Question 6

What two sets of services do the media require at a major sports event?

A) Transportation and accommodations
B) Anti-doping
C) Proper technology and instant results