Question 1
a) Outline the factors that affect the choice of a governance board in a sport organization.
(9 marks]
b) Explain the characteristics of the different models of Governance boards that are used in sport
organizations.
(16 marks]
Question 2
The Namibia Touch Rugby Federation (NTRA) is a newly registered federation with Namibia Sports
Commission; they have appointed you as their sports governance consultant.
Task:
a. Discussthe advantages and disadvantages of board's size to assist them in making a decision on the
size of board to use.
(16 marks]
b. What advice would you give them on the aspect of board composition
(9 marks]
Question 3
As a sports governance specialist you have been hired by the Namibia Traditional Games Federation to
assist with the clarification of the roles and responsibilities between the Governance Board and the
senior management of the association.
Task:
Assuming this Federation uses a policy governance model, explain the differences in governance roles
and management roles.
(10 marks]
Discussthe recommendations you would give to this Federation.
(15 marks]
Question 4
a) Define the following terms as they are used in strategic management.
i.
Vision
ii.
Mission
iii.
Values
iv.
Strategic Directions
v.
Key Activities
b) Discusswhen strategic planning should be done in a Sport Organization.
(2 marks]
(2 marks]
(2 marks]
(2 marks]
(2 marks]
[ 15 marks]
Question 5
a) Outline the different methods that can be used to communicate policies.
(12 marks]
b) Discuss the general causes of poor policy development in sport organizations. (13 marks]
END OF FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION
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