Writing Assignment
Leadership and Sports Ethics
MSA 624 Unit # 5
Leadership Communication, Motivation and Decision Making and Sports Ethics Issues of Sports Violence and Drug Use and Testing
Format for Unit sessions
• Introduction of the Unit
• Unit Topics
• Christian worldview applications
• Major points for the week’s learning
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Introduction to Unit
• This week we continue our study of leadership by examining leadership communication, motivation, and decision-making.
• We will also look at New Testament principles of ethical leadership.
• Finally, we will look at the sports ethics issues of violence in sports and drug use and testing.
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Topics we’ll cover
• Leadership communication, motivation, and decision-making
• Ethical leadership principles from the New Testament
• Sports ethics issue of violence in sports
• Sports ethics issue of drug use and testing
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Unit Objectives
• Learn about leadership communication, motivation, and decision-making
• Consider ethical leadership principles from the New Testament
• Discern sports ethics issue of violence in sports
• Clarify sports ethical issue of drug use and testing
• Solve sports ethics cases
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Questions for Reflection & Study
• What are ways of looking at leadership communication, motivation, and decision- making?
• What are 3-5 ethical leadership principles from the New Testament?
• What are sports ethics issues and solutions for violence in sports?
• What are sports ethics issues and solutions for drug use and testing?
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Biblical Foundation
• Galatians 5:7-15 Rules alone don’t make people better
▫ Running is an effective image for ethical leadership
▫ Do well to others and don’t continually fight on the same team
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Biblical Foundation (cont.)
• Philippians 2:1-11 Consider others in leadership
▫ Find a common vision and values for others in organization
▫ Key distinguisher of ethical leader (v. 3)
• 1 Peter 5:1-4 Mentor leadership
▫ Great leaders develop others
▫ Great leaders focus on the mission, not their own power and position
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Leadership Communication,
Motivation, and Decision-making
• As you prepare book report on Dungy’s book, think about what he says about leadership communication, motivation and decision- making
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Biblical Perspectives on
Communication
• Genesis 1:3 and John 1:3
▫ In the Bible, there is NO distinction between word and action
▫ There is absolute congruity between what we say and do
▫ Transparency marks conversation (see also 2 Corinthians 6:11)
▫ However, it doesn’t mean that we say everything to everyone (see also Matthew 8:4)
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Biblical Perspectives on
Communication (cont.)
• Ephesians 4:29
▫ Words should build people up “according to their needs”
▫ So different communication approaches for different people
▫ However, this still allows for speaking directly when merited
Paul to Peter (Galatians 2:11-14)
Jesus and the Pharisees (Matthew 23)
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Biblical Perspectives on Motivation
• Covenantal approach – based on committed relationships
▫ Positive rewards based on an inspiring vision motivate (see Genesis 12:1-3 and also Genesis 22:17-18)
▫ Negative consequences for not following through (see Deuteronomy 4:1-14)
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Biblical Perspectives on Motivation
(cont.) • Philemon 8-10
▫ Better to motivate by inspiration rather than through fiat
▫ However, as a leader you still can speak boldly as needed
• 1 Corinthians 5:1-5
▫ In some cases, it is important to take decisive action to motivate the group over the individual
▫ To fail to do so can hinder the group (also see Revelation 2 – 3)
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Biblical Perspectives on Decision-
making
• 1 Samuel 8:10-22 and 10:18-24
▫ People want to have someone tell them what to do
▫ Good leaders will not be content with making decisions without considering the interests of others (see also Philippians 2:1-4)
▫ People use wrong criteria to make decisions
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Biblical Perspectives on Decision-
making (cont.)
• Proverbs 15:22
▫ It is wise to listen to good advice before making a decision
▫ Wise advisors are identified by good actions, not by status or lofty words (see also James 2:1-17)
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Examples of Violence in Sports
• Actions:
▫ Hit on a quarterback or pass receiver
▫ “Bench clearing brawls” in baseball
▫ Sticks to the head in hockey
▫ Bar fights and “firings”
▫ Fans throwing objects at players
▫ Fights (“The Punch”)
• Indicators that perhaps violence is spreading: news stories, calling for stricter punishment including fines, and personal conduct policies
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Playing Hard vs. Playing Violent
• Prospective rules: restricts (via fine and/or penalty) certain activities for safety reasons
• Sportsmanship rules: meant to uphold rules in sportsmanlike manner
• Filing criminal prosecution: last gasp effort
• Method of teaching: especially in younger leagues, teaching the right way to play vs. unethical means including (but not limited to) trying to hurt an opponent
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Off the Field Violence
• Gun control
• Domestic violence
• DWI
• Hazing
• Hurting another participant to gain status
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What Motivates Athletes to Take
Drugs?
• Their livelihood depends on high achievement
• Career is often short so must make the most of it
• Better performance means more money
• Better performance means bigger numbers and even records
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Performance-enhancing Drugs (PEDs)
• Painkillers
• Stimulants
• Lean mass builders
• Diuretics
• Steroids and Human Growth Hormones (HGH)
• Check out specific drugs at: www.rxlist.com/drugs/alpha_a.htm
• Check out overview of PEDs at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/performanc e-enhancing-drugs/HQ01105
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The Ethics of Drug Testing in
Professional Sports
• PEDs and MLB
▫ “The steroids era” (approximately 1988 to the early 2000s)
▫ Book: Game of Shadows
▫ The Mitchell Report
• Testing has been a challenge
▫ Union issues
▫ Overturned (Steve Howe and MLB, p. 248)
▫ Now more effective
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The Ethics of Drug Testing in
Amateur Sports
• Athletes of ALL ages are willing to use PEDs
• Similar motives drive the issue
▫ Athletes want to gain scholarships
▫ Coaches want to move up in the ranks
▫ Pressure to win from fans and administrators
▫ Perhaps harder to enforce
• However drug testing policies in place
▫ Should all students be tested?
▫ Privacy much bigger in amateur sports
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Drug-Testing and the NCAA
• The NCAA has the world’s largest drug testing program (as cited in Thornton et al, 2011, p. 263)
• Strict liability program
▫ One year suspension from participation if caught
▫ Does provide right of appeal
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Review
• Learned about leadership communication, motivation, and decision-making
• Considered ethical leadership principles from the New Testament
• Discerned sports ethics issue of violence in sports
• Clarified sports ethical issue of drug use and testing
• Solved sports ethics cases
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Questions for Reflection & Study
• What are ways of looking at leadership communication, motivation, and decision- making?
• What are 3-5 ethical leadership principles from the New Testament?
• What are sports ethics issues and solutions for violence in sports?
• What are sports ethics issues and solutions for drug use and testing?
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Recap of Unit
• We examined leadership communication, motivation, and decision-making.
• We also looked at New Testament principles of ethical leadership.
• Finally, we looked at the sports ethics issues of violence in sports and drug use and testing.
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Recap of Unit
• We examined leadership theories and styles.
• We will also took a look at New Testament principles of ethical leadership.
• Finally, we looked at sports ethics issues as related to various stakeholders in sports: participants, coaches, sports officials, parents and fans.
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References
• Thornton, P.; Champion, W. and Ruddell, L. (2011). Sports Ethics for Sports Management Professionals. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
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What next?
• Take the Unit Quiz
• Complete your detailed reading
• Answer the discussion questions
• Complete the writing assignments
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This concludes Unit 5