KIN 601- The Olympic Movement is composed
Subject: Business / Management
Question
The Olympic Movement is composed of:
a.
National Olympic Committees
b.
The IOC
c.
International Federations
d.
None of the above
e.
All of the above
Upset that a country it has selected to host the Olympic Games has adopted a discriminatory law, the IOC can react in which of the following ways?
a.
Take away the right to host the Olympic Games from the current host city and move the Olympic Games elsewhere
b.
Do nothing
c.
Adopt rules after the conclusion of the Olympic Games disallowing host cities from adopting discriminatory laws
d.
All of the above
e.
None of the above
The final vote to determine where the Olympic Games will be hosted is made by:
a.
International federations
b.
A country?s national Olympic committee
c.
Olympic Games host committees
d.
The IOC
Which of the following must comply with the Olympic Charter?
a.
The IOC
b.
International Federations
c.
National Olympic Committees
d.
None of the above
e.
All of the above
Which of the following is something that International Federations are NOT responsible for?
a.
Establishing eligibility criteria for Olympic competition as it relates to their sport
b.
Providing an internal dispute resolution process for issues arising within their sport
c.
Submitting bids to host the Olympic Games
d.
Establishing and enforcing rules for their respective sport
Leaders in Chicago, Illinois decide that they want to place a bid to host the Olympic Games. Before their bid is forwarded to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it must be approved by:
a.
The National Governing Body
b.
The International Federation
c.
None of the above
d.
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
Recently, the IOC selected Sochi, Russia as the host city for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.? Notably, Sochi is a summer resort area, meaning that the city had to build an entirely new infrastructure and resorts to allow it to host the Winter Olympic Games. In this regard, choosing Sochi as a host city violated which of the IOC?s goals?
To act against any form of discrimination affecting the Olympic Movement
To oppose any political or commercial abuse of sport and athletes
To encourage and support initiatives blending sport with culture and education
To encourage and support a responsible concern for environmental issues, to promote sustainable development in sport and to require that the Olympic Games are held accordingly
Which of the following is responsible for developing, promoting, and protecting the Olympic Movement in a country?
a.
National Olympic Committees
b.
International Federations
c.
The IOC
d.
None of the above
e.
All of the above
Imagine that the IOC has learned that the city it has chosen to host the next Summer Olympic Games has engaged in serious matters of ethical misconduct. In the wake of these findings, the IOC may:
a.
Cancel the Olympic Games
b.
Take away the right to host the Olympic Games from the current host city and move the Olympic Games elsewhere
c.
Do nothing
d.
Both a and b
e.
Both b and c
Imagine that the host city of the 2024 Olympics adopts a law that is discriminatory toward women. It would be the role of which of the following to act against the law:
a.
International Federations
b.
National Olympic Committees
c.
The IOC
d.
None of the above
