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University Microfilms International 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 USA St. John's Road, Tyler's Green HiQh Wycombe, Bucks, England HP10 8HR 7*19568 \ CHASS# BARUCH AN ANALYSIS OF PERCEPTUAL DIFFERENCES ANONO THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS# ATHLETES* REPRESENTATIVES AND COACHES, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY# PH,Of# PLEASE NOTE: Page 70 Is lacking In number only. No text Is missing. In addition, pages 140-159 contain very small print. Filmed as received. UNIVERSITY MICROFILMS. AN ANALYSIS OP PERCEPTUAL DIFFERENCES AMONG THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITEE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS, ATHLETES* REPRESENTATIVES AND COACHES DISSERTATION Presented In Partial Fulfillment of The Requirements For the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By t Baruch Chass, B.S., M.A. * * * * * * * The Ohio State University 1978 Reading Committee: Approvi Dr. Lewis A. Hess Dr. Walter G. Hack Dr. Donald D. Harper Advisor School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation TO MY PARENTS Mordehai and Miriam Chass ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Ph*D. degree is earned by the recipient but it would be impossible to obtain without the direction, encouragement, and support of many people. I would like to express my gratitude, res­ pect, and Indebtedness to these individuals. Dr. Lewis A. Hess, my adviser: I am grateful to him for his patiences, encouragement, and unending support. 1 learned from his example and his word and I am proud to be hiB student. Gratitude is also expressed to Dr. Walter G. Hack and Dr. Donald D. Harper, for their guidance and support throughout the program. Sincere appreciation is expressed to Mr. Robert C. Paul, Jr., the Director of Communications of the United States Olympic Committee for his vast insight, expertise, and general assistance throughout the study. The author wishes to offer an expression of thanks to Ms. Amy Schneider for her matlculous work in editing the very first draft as well as the final copy of the dissertation. The author is also Indebted to his friends for their support and encouragement. A special thanks to my parents who have always encouraged me in all my endeavors. Finally, a very special thanks to my wife, Dorit, for giving so much and for her unfaltering faith and belief in me and my abilities. ill VITA July 26, 1948.................................. Born - Hadera, Israel 1968........................................... Teaching Certificate Teachers' College For Physical Education Wingate Institute, Israel 1968-1971...................................... Army Service, Israel 197 3........................................... B.S., University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 197 4 ........................................... M.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 1974-1978.............................. ........Graduate Teaching Associate, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, The Ohio State University 1974-1978...................................... Assistant to the Head Swimming Coach, Athletic Department, The Ohio State University FIELDS OF STUDY Major Field: Physical Education/Athletic Administration. Minor Field: Educational Administration (Higher Education). iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Page DEDICATION.............................................. ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.......................................... ill VITA .................................................... iv LIST OF T A B L E S ........................ vli LIST OF FIGURES.......................................... lx Chapter I. INTRODUCTION..................................... 1 1. Introduction................................ 1 2. Purpose of the Study........................ 8 3. Rationale for the S t u d y ....................9 4. Hypotheses.................................... 10 5. Methods and Procedures........................ 11 6. Limitations...................................12 7. Definition of T e r m s .......................... 13 8. Format.........................................13 II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE....................... 16 A. Related Literature............................ 17 B. The Organizational History of the United States Olympic Committee ............ 25 C. The Present United States Olympic Committee..................................... 32 D. Chapter Summary.............................. 37 III. METHODOLOGY....................................... 38 A. Subjects of S t u d y ............................ 38 B. The Questionnaire............................ 39 C. Collection of Data............................ 41 D. The Process of' Data Analysis.................. 42 IV. ANALYSIS OF DATA................................... 44 A. Results of the Study.......................... 44 v Page 1. Subjects' Background .................... 45 2. Organisational Make-Up .................. 48 3. Administrative Issues................... 54 4. Functions................................ 61 5. Conmunications.......................... 66 6. Philosophical Issues .................... 71 7. Purposes Priority Ranking................ B. Discussion of Results........................ 88 C. Chapter Susnary.............................. 109 V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS........ 1 H A. Sumaary...................................... H I B. Conclusions.................................. 112 C. Recommendations.............................. 114 1. Recommendations for Practice ............ H 4 2. Recommendations for Further Study......... 116 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................... 118 APPENDIXES................................................ 122 A. Cover Letter................................... 122 B. The Questionnaire............................... 123 C. Follow-Up Cover Letter ......................... 131 D. Demographic and Athletic Participation Data. 132 E. Letters from the USOC........................... 136 F. The Constitution of the USOC, 1978 ............... 140 vi LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1. Statements 1 - 3 ........................................ 49 2. Statements 4 - 6 ........................................ 50 3. Statement 7........................................ 51 4. Statement B.............................................. 52 5. Statement 9.............................................. 53 6. Statement 1 0 ............................................ 54 7. Statement 1 1 ............................................ 55 8. Statement 1 2 ............................................ 56 9. Statement 1 3 ............................................ 57 10. Statement 1 4 ............................................ 57 11. Statement 15.................................... 58, 12. Statement 1 6 ............................................ 59 13. Statement 1 7 ............................................ 60 14. Statement 1 8 ............................................ 60 15. Statement 1 9 ............................................ 61 16. Statement 2 0 ............................................ 62 17. Statement 2 1 ............................................ 63 18. Statement 2 2 ............................................ 63 19. Statement 2 3 ............................................ 64 20. Statement 2 4 ............................................ 64 21. Statements 25 - 27 .... ............................ 65 22. Statements 28 - 30 ...................................... 65 vii Table Page 23. Statement 33 ........................................ *>>67 24. Statement 34 ................................ 67 25. Statement 35 .............................................. 68 ft 26. Statement 36 .......................... 66 27. Statement 37 .............................................