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As we saw in this week's module overview and resources, effective decision making is key to the success of an organization. Unfortunately, making good decisions is much easier said than done, especially in a competitive environment. Spend a moment thinking about the scene from Moneyball you watched this week. Reflect on why the individuals in the meeting have such a hard time making a decision about how to solve the problem they face. To address this week's topic of decision making in sport organizations, choose a common problem or issue that sport organizations have faced. It can be a problem you are aware of from a team that you are a fan of, something you heard about in the news, or something you read about in this course. Just make sure it is a fairly common issue that at least two sport organizations have faced. From there, compose a short paper that addresses the following critical elements:
· Identify at least two organizations that have dealt with the problem or issue you selected.
· Explain the nature of the issue and describe the decision-making style used by each organization.
· Evaluate the approach of each organization.
· Explain which organization had the best results and why.
2-3 pages with references
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SPT 600 Management of Sport Opportunity
Module Six Short Paper
April Rambo
Southern New Hampshire University
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Common Problem
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL) both have been
involved in a cheating scandal. Cheating allegations cause a concern to how fair a game is and
the integrity of the game. Cheating can cause bitterness among fans as well.
During the American League Championship Series in 2019, New York Yankees heard
whistling coming from their opponent’s dugout, the Houston Astros. The Yankees questioned the
whistling and according to claims, it had something to do with sign stealing. A full-scale
investigation then took place.
The New England Patriots of the NFL did get caught for videotaping the New York Jets’
defensive coaches’ signals back in September of 2007 (A&E, 2021). This called a lot into
question about the Patriots organization. This scandal then became and is known for being called
‘Spygate’.
Decision-Making Style
“The largest sign-stealing scandal in the history of baseball, a game that for more than a
century treated the dark arts of cheating with a wink and a nod, began with Major League
Baseball embracing technology” (Verducci, 2020). A challenge-based replay system placed
monitors near dugouts that had a live feed. According to “Major League Baseball’s report is that
its investigation found the Astros used their replay room and video monitor improperly
throughout the postseason in 2017, when Houston won the World Series” (Verducci. 2020).
When the first allegation of illegal sign stealing was made, more players and teams began to
come forth and to the allegations. A former Astros pitcher did come forth and that was when the
only option was to open an investigation into these allegations.
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Data-driven was the decision-making style the MLB during the process. The data-driven
style formulates decisions based on hard data. The time is taken to do the proper and thorough
research then the necessary next steps are determined. This allegation needed to be thorough, and
all the information was needed before a decision was to be made. As in all other investigations,
MLB conducted interviews and watched innumerable hours of videos that could demonstrate a
pattern.
The New England Patriots organization had a cheating scandal as well. They were caught
recording the New York Jets defensive coach’s’ signals from an unauthorized location during a
September 2007 game (A&E, 2021). Autocratic decision-making style was used by the NFL.
Autocratic decision-making involves the leader maintaining control of and responsibility for the
decision. There was not an instant investigation, it was finally addressed in April of 2008.
Commissioner Roger Goodell handed out the punishment.
Approach
MLB approached the situation the right way. After the investigation was completed, MLB
did suspend the Astros manager, AJ Hinch, and the general manager Jeff Luhnow, both in which
were fired shortly afterwards (Press, 2022). The Astros organization was also stripped of first and
second round draft picks for 2020 and 2021 and was also fined $5 million.
The NFL approached the situation methodically, and the Patriots admitted wrongdoing
about a week after the investigation had begun. Roger Goodell, the commissioner handed out the
punishment before the investigation was completed. He also ordered for all evidence of cheating
to be destroyed. “The NFL docked Belichick the maximum amount under NLF bylaws
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($50,000), fined the Patriots organization $250,000 and took away a 2008 first-round draft pick.
No one was suspended” (Bernstein, 2020).
Results
MLB over NFL. From the way MLB handled the investigation all the way down to the
punishment. MLB made their stance known and also made it clear that these actions will be not
tolerated. MLB took their time to gather all the information needed to come to a clear result.
The NFL lacked attention, as mentioned the cheating scandal was not addressed until
April of 2008 when the situation occurred in September of 2007. They moved hastily and
showed a lack of concern. The penalty was known as non-existent.
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References:
YouTube. (2012). YouTube. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiB9L3dG-Aw.
Bernstein, D. (n.d.). A timeline of patriots scandals: Spygate, Deflategate and other controversial incidents under Bill Belichick. Sporting News. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/patriots-spygate-deflategate-bill- belichick-timeline/ovkdjh8ny5qb1fnns9grat5mk
Verducci, T. (2020, January 13). Why MLB issued historic punishment to astros for sign stealing. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.si.com/mlb/2020/01/13/houston-astros-cheating-punishment
A&E Television Networks. (2021, September 1). NFL Nabs New England Patriots in 'Spygate' scandal. History.com. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.history.com/this-day- in-history/spygate-nfl-scandals-patriots
Press, A. (2022, April 27). Leading off: Marlins' López Sharp, Braves' rosario out. KSAT. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.ksat.com/sports/2022/04/26/leading-off- marlins-lopez-sharp-braves-rosario-out/
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As we saw in this week's module overview and resources, effective decision making is key to the success of an organization. Unfortunately, making good decisions is much easier said than done, especially in a competitive environment. Spend a moment thinking about the scene from Moneyball you watched this week. Reflect on why the individuals in the meeting have such a hard time making a decision about how to solve the problem they face. To address this week's topic of decision making in sport organizations, choose a common problem or issue that sport organizations have faced. It can be a problem you are aware of from a team that you are a fan of, something you heard about in the news, or something you read about in this course. Just make sure it is a fairly common issue that at least two sport organizations have faced. From there, compose a short paper that addresses the following critical elements:
· Identify at least two organizations that have dealt with the problem or issue you selected.
· Explain the nature of the issue and describe the decision-making style used by each organization.
· Evaluate the approach of each organization.
· Explain which organization had the best results and why.
2-3 pages with references
SPT_600_Module_Six_Short_example.doc
SPT 600 Management of Sport Opportunity
Module Six Short Paper
April Rambo
Southern New Hampshire University
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Common Problem
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL) both have been
involved in a cheating scandal. Cheating allegations cause a concern to how fair a game is and
the integrity of the game. Cheating can cause bitterness among fans as well.
During the American League Championship Series in 2019, New York Yankees heard
whistling coming from their opponent’s dugout, the Houston Astros. The Yankees questioned the
whistling and according to claims, it had something to do with sign stealing. A full-scale
investigation then took place.
The New England Patriots of the NFL did get caught for videotaping the New York Jets’
defensive coaches’ signals back in September of 2007 (A&E, 2021). This called a lot into
question about the Patriots organization. This scandal then became and is known for being called
‘Spygate’.
Decision-Making Style
“The largest sign-stealing scandal in the history of baseball, a game that for more than a
century treated the dark arts of cheating with a wink and a nod, began with Major League
Baseball embracing technology” (Verducci, 2020). A challenge-based replay system placed
monitors near dugouts that had a live feed. According to “Major League Baseball’s report is that
its investigation found the Astros used their replay room and video monitor improperly
throughout the postseason in 2017, when Houston won the World Series” (Verducci. 2020).
When the first allegation of illegal sign stealing was made, more players and teams began to
come forth and to the allegations. A former Astros pitcher did come forth and that was when the
only option was to open an investigation into these allegations.
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Data-driven was the decision-making style the MLB during the process. The data-driven
style formulates decisions based on hard data. The time is taken to do the proper and thorough
research then the necessary next steps are determined. This allegation needed to be thorough, and
all the information was needed before a decision was to be made. As in all other investigations,
MLB conducted interviews and watched innumerable hours of videos that could demonstrate a
pattern.
The New England Patriots organization had a cheating scandal as well. They were caught
recording the New York Jets defensive coach’s’ signals from an unauthorized location during a
September 2007 game (A&E, 2021). Autocratic decision-making style was used by the NFL.
Autocratic decision-making involves the leader maintaining control of and responsibility for the
decision. There was not an instant investigation, it was finally addressed in April of 2008.
Commissioner Roger Goodell handed out the punishment.
Approach
MLB approached the situation the right way. After the investigation was completed, MLB
did suspend the Astros manager, AJ Hinch, and the general manager Jeff Luhnow, both in which
were fired shortly afterwards (Press, 2022). The Astros organization was also stripped of first and
second round draft picks for 2020 and 2021 and was also fined $5 million.
The NFL approached the situation methodically, and the Patriots admitted wrongdoing
about a week after the investigation had begun. Roger Goodell, the commissioner handed out the
punishment before the investigation was completed. He also ordered for all evidence of cheating
to be destroyed. “The NFL docked Belichick the maximum amount under NLF bylaws
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($50,000), fined the Patriots organization $250,000 and took away a 2008 first-round draft pick.
No one was suspended” (Bernstein, 2020).
Results
MLB over NFL. From the way MLB handled the investigation all the way down to the
punishment. MLB made their stance known and also made it clear that these actions will be not
tolerated. MLB took their time to gather all the information needed to come to a clear result.
The NFL lacked attention, as mentioned the cheating scandal was not addressed until
April of 2008 when the situation occurred in September of 2007. They moved hastily and
showed a lack of concern. The penalty was known as non-existent.
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References:
YouTube. (2012). YouTube. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiB9L3dG-Aw.
Bernstein, D. (n.d.). A timeline of patriots scandals: Spygate, Deflategate and other controversial incidents under Bill Belichick. Sporting News. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/patriots-spygate-deflategate-bill- belichick-timeline/ovkdjh8ny5qb1fnns9grat5mk
Verducci, T. (2020, January 13). Why MLB issued historic punishment to astros for sign stealing. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.si.com/mlb/2020/01/13/houston-astros-cheating-punishment
A&E Television Networks. (2021, September 1). NFL Nabs New England Patriots in 'Spygate' scandal. History.com. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.history.com/this-day- in-history/spygate-nfl-scandals-patriots
Press, A. (2022, April 27). Leading off: Marlins' López Sharp, Braves' rosario out. KSAT. Retrieved October 2, 2022, from https://www.ksat.com/sports/2022/04/26/leading-off- marlins-lopez-sharp-braves-rosario-out/
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