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 stereotypesin the sports industry, as demonstrated throughout this module, and thereasons women have historically been excluded from upper managementpositions in sport.2. Do you believe Roberts’ race and/or genderwas a major factor for the players in electing her to the position, asopposed to the other qualified candidates? In other words, did Robertsbenefit from “positive discrimination”? Please consider in light of theoverwhelming representation of African Americans and people of colorwho took part in the historic vote. 3. Val Ackerman,Commissioner of the Big East, has been in her role for a number ofyears, 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 thephilosophy and strategies at the highest level of Intercollegiateathletics?4. What are the pros and cons of the NBA or Big Eastdeveloping a substantive marketing campaign around Roberts/Ackermanspecifically to women or men?5. Do you believe Roberts’ orAckerman’s success and/or failure will affect other female executives,such as Kim Ng, or others, who have similar leadership aspirations androles? If so, then why or why not?