criticisms have been levied against NBA Executive Director 1500-1800 words

1. What criticisms have been levied against NBA Executive Director,
Michele Roberts, at the outset of her tenure? Are they justifiable?
Please reflect in context of the sex/gender and leadership stereotypes
in the sports industry, as demonstrated throughout this module, and the
reasons women have historically been excluded from upper management
positions in sport.

2. Do you believe Roberts’ race and/or gender
was a major factor for the players in electing her to the position, as
opposed to the other qualified candidates? In other words, did Roberts
benefit from “positive discrimination”? Please consider in light of the
overwhelming representation of African Americans and people of color
who took part in the historic vote.

3. Val Ackerman,
Commissioner of the Big East, has been in her role for a number of
years, how do you believe Ackerman has “led”? And, in your opinion,
supported by the resources studied throughout this course on prejudice,
race, sex/gender stereotypes– can she really succeed with the
philosophy and strategies at the highest level of Intercollegiate
athletics?

4. What are the pros and cons of the NBA or Big East
developing a substantive marketing campaign around Roberts/Ackerman
specifically to women or men?

5. Do you believe Roberts’ or
Ackerman’s success and/or failure will affect other female executives,
such as Kim Ng, or others, who have similar leadership aspirations and
roles? If so, then why or why not?