National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics Case Study

Case Study Two :

National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance Program

Karlandrea Bennett

HRM 522

Professor James Zeigler

Abstract

When you think of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), what comes to most minds are? A organization that was formed in early 1900’s as what know as a Intercollegiate Athletic Association that draws up competition and eligibility rules for football and other college sports. The NCAA adopted back in around the early 1920’s to conduct its first national championship event, the National College Track and Field Championship, and extended into collegiate competition in other sports. The NCAA functions as a legislative administrative authority for men’s and women’s athletics.

The NCAA has specific rules in regard’s to it's Division I and II schools can offer scholarships to athletes for playing a sport. On the other had Division III schools can not offer any athletic scholarships. So we ask ourselves , how has the NCAA affected high profile colleges and universities ? During today’s research we will examine how , what the fundamental ways in which the NCAA’s ethics program failed to prevent the scandals at schools like that of Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. Detail how the principals in which the leadership of the NCAA contributed to the ethical violations of Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. While examining two actions that the NCAA leadership could take in order to regain the trust and confidence of students and stakeholders. And lastly be able to recommend two measures that the HR departments of colleges and universities should take to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the

Universities try their best in order to ensure that all employees follow the law and abide by their ethically. School's such as Penn State , Ohio and Arkansas try to culturtive and encourages ethical conduct and compliance with the law, and university policies. By providing a baseline understanding. Such as support. For instance if school implemented, the subject-based compliance experience. Such provide guidance and support to every university member with managing compliance requirements. Having the support which would have a coordinated and collaborative approach to implementing new laws and regulations when the process is broken before the NCAA takes control. Supporting the ongoing work of partnership throughout by facilitating communication across compliance areas that are in place .

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