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SMGT-260 Test 1 Questions and Correct
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Clubs
Ans: Local. Controlled by the most powerful in the society.
Born out of the need to control "honest play". Collectively
"polices a sport".
Modern Day Olympics
Ans: Founded on the club structure. First in Athens, Greece in
1896. Grew after the London Games in 1908. In 1988,
professional athletes were deemed eligible to compete
William Hulbert (Leagues)
Ans: 1832-1882. He created national leagues and wanted the
baseball league to be run like a business. He enforced strict
rules and forced owners to assume risk. He kicked teams out of
the league (New York and Philly). He invented the pennant
race.
"Fan Code of Conduct"
Ans: Protects team from belligerent fans
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Professional Tournaments
Ans: Golf and Tennis. Less dependent on ticket sales
(sponsorships). The players govern themselves. Importance of
ancillary events (Pro-Ams) and they have a strong charity tie. In
the 1950's there was a tipping point because of names of
tournaments
Fred Corcoran
Ans: Golf operates "upside down"
Early Management Theory
Ans: Scientific Management- Fredrick Taylor "taylorism".
"Process of Management"- one way to get the job done.
People are payed on how much they produce.
Human Relations movement
Ans: Elton Mayo. People produce more when they are happy
Empowerment
Ans: (1980's) Encouraging employees to take initiative
encourages innovation and accountability
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SMGT-260 Test 1 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Clubs
Ans: Local. Controlled by the most powerful in the society.
Born out of the need to control "honest play". Collectively
"polices a sport".
Modern Day Olympics
Ans: Founded on the club structure. First in Athens, Greece in
1896. Grew after the London Games in 1908. In 1988,
professional athletes were deemed eligible to compete
William Hulbert (Leagues)
Ans: 1832-1882. He created national leagues and wanted the
baseball league to be run like a business. He enforced strict
rules and forced owners to assume risk. He kicked teams out of
the league (New York and Philly). He invented the pennant
race.
"Fan Code of Conduct"
Ans: Protects team from belligerent fans
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Professional Tournaments
Ans: Golf and Tennis. Less dependent on ticket sales
(sponsorships). The players govern themselves. Importance of
ancillary events (Pro-Ams) and they have a strong charity tie. In
the 1950's there was a tipping point because of names of
tournaments
Fred Corcoran
Ans: Golf operates "upside down"
Early Management Theory
Ans: Scientific Management- Fredrick Taylor "taylorism".
"Process of Management"- one way to get the job done.
People are payed on how much they produce.
Human Relations movement
Ans: Elton Mayo. People produce more when they are happy
Empowerment
Ans: (1980's) Encouraging employees to take initiative
encourages innovation and accountability
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
