Deck 1: Leading and Setting up an Organizing Committee; Bidding for an Event

Question 1

Which of the following is true?

A) Leadership qualities do not change from planning to implementation to wrap-up modes
B) Leadership networks for sports events were found to have both antecedents and consequences
C) Leadership networks for sports events includes political, project, and sport aspects

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Sports events in Western countries are typically incorporated as:

A) Non-profit organizations
B) For-profit organizations
C) Government organizations

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Enduring organizations and organizing committees are different in the following ways (pick the 2 answers which fit):

A) Organizing committees have an easier time with human resources
B) Enduring organizations have more time to undertake their activities
C) Organizing committees know they have to plan to gain and lose employees quickly

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following are reasons for involvement in wanting to host a major sport event:

A) Sport promotion, health and fitness
B) Economic and tourism development
C) Both a and b

Question 5

Which of the following is false regarding bidding for events?

A) Local public sector applications are typically driven by objective analyses, not political reasons
B) Enhanced likelihood of success is based on: image synergy, media profile (TV), low financial costs, potential for community involvement
C) Successful applications are dependent on in-depth knowledge of networks, processes and people

Question 6

Which of the following is false regarding stakeholders surrounding a bid for a major sports event?

A) Co-opting groups who initially oppose a bid can actually strengthen the quality of the bid
B) We can trust all bid support surveys conducted by potential host governments' around the world
C) Behind-the-scenes lobbying is an important part of a successful bid outcome