Question 1

Within a neoliberal model that promotes consumer-driven responses to social concerns, the target market for new and existing programs would be those who:

Accepted Answer

A)  are unable to afford the programs already offered 
B)  are members of minority groups 
C)  can readily afford user fees 
D)  require reduced user fees 
A)  are unable to afford the programs already offered 
B)  are members of minority groups 
C)  can readily afford user fees 
D)  require reduced user fees

Question 2

The idea that holding a sport mega-event is the best avenue toward development for all citizens would be most likely held by:

Accepted Answer

A)  members of marginalized groups 
B)  members of the IOC 
C)  members of sport for development and peace organizations 
D)  local citizens 
A)  members of marginalized groups 
B)  members of the IOC 
C)  members of sport for development and peace organizations 
D)  local citizens

Question 3

To use a market rationality means using the same principles that guide private business. The main incentive, therefore, is secure profit. In most cases, this securing of profit requires that businesses:

Accepted Answer

A)  address environmental concerns 
B)  respond to the demands of their consumers 
C)  obey governmental rules and regulations 
D)  stay on top of technological advances 
A)  address environmental concerns 
B)  respond to the demands of their consumers 
C)  obey governmental rules and regulations 
D)  stay on top of technological advances

Question 4

Sociologist Harry Edwards has suggested what potential solution to the social, environmental and economic problems associated with building new facilities for each and every Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

A)  Existing athletic facilities would always be used instead of building new ones 
B)  Games would take place across multiple countries and cities 
C)  One venue in one city would be chosen to host all future Games 
D)  Reducing the number of sports in each Games relative to what existing facilities are already in place 
A)  Existing athletic facilities would always be used instead of building new ones 
B)  Games would take place across multiple countries and cities 
C)  One venue in one city would be chosen to host all future Games 
D)  Reducing the number of sports in each Games relative to what existing facilities are already in place

Question 5

Innovations in the field of biotechnology will lead to _____, according to one of the predictions made about the future of sport.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in profits for those who invest in competitive sport 
B)  less public interest in competitive sport 
C)  new ethical dilemmas in competitive sport 
D)  decreased numbers of athletes in competitive sport 
A)  an increase in profits for those who invest in competitive sport 
B)  less public interest in competitive sport 
C)  new ethical dilemmas in competitive sport 
D)  decreased numbers of athletes in competitive sport

Question 6

Which of the following is based on the belief that a market rationality can be used to effectively deal with social, economic, and environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neoliberalism 
B)  Neoconservatism 
C)  Globalization 
D)  Global governance 
A)  Neoliberalism 
B)  Neoconservatism 
C)  Globalization 
D)  Global governance

Question 7

Core concepts underpinning the political, economic and social ideology of neoliberalism include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Guidance by the principles of market rationality 
B)  Individualization of one's health and wellbeing 
C)  Heightened government regulation and involvement 
D)  Entrepreneurialism 
A)  Guidance by the principles of market rationality 
B)  Individualization of one's health and wellbeing 
C)  Heightened government regulation and involvement 
D)  Entrepreneurialism

Question 8

The underlying theme of the sociology of sport field is that sport is a cultural form and social practice that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional for all members of society 
B)  rife with contradictions 
C)  an approved means to achieve general goals for the individual 
D)  an arena for individuals to vent their opinions about social injustice 
A)  functional for all members of society 
B)  rife with contradictions 
C)  an approved means to achieve general goals for the individual 
D)  an arena for individuals to vent their opinions about social injustice

Question 9

According to the authors, four interrelated and overarching categories have been associated with major social changes. Which of the following is NOT one of those four categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Governance 
B)  Technology and media 
C)  Environment 
D)  Nationalism 
A)  Governance 
B)  Technology and media 
C)  Environment 
D)  Nationalism

Question 10

One of the main reasons stated in the text for why politicians will likely continue to promote their populist platforms and political images through associations with sport is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Doing so will remind voters of previous sporting successes 
B)  Sport remains a key platform for political protests and social movements 
C)  These strategies allow politicians to cultivate images as 'ordinary' people 
D)  Corporations are more likely to support the political campaigns of politicians if they promote an image of being sport-loving 
A)  Doing so will remind voters of previous sporting successes 
B)  Sport remains a key platform for political protests and social movements 
C)  These strategies allow politicians to cultivate images as 'ordinary' people 
D)  Corporations are more likely to support the political campaigns of politicians if they promote an image of being sport-loving

Within a neoliberal model that promotes consumer-driven responses to social concerns, the target market for new and existing programs would be those who:

The idea that holding a sport mega-event is the best avenue toward development for all citizens would be most likely held by:

To use a market rationality means using the same principles that guide private business. The main incentive, therefore, is secure profit. In most cases, this securing of profit requires that businesses:

Sociologist Harry Edwards has suggested what potential solution to the social, environmental and economic problems associated with building new facilities for each and every Olympic Games?

Innovations in the field of biotechnology will lead to _____, according to one of the predictions made about the future of sport.

Which of the following is based on the belief that a market rationality can be used to effectively deal with social, economic, and environmental problems?

Core concepts underpinning the political, economic and social ideology of neoliberalism include all of the following EXCEPT:

The underlying theme of the sociology of sport field is that sport is a cultural form and social practice that is:

According to the authors, four interrelated and overarching categories have been associated with major social changes. Which of the following is NOT one of those four categories?

One of the main reasons stated in the text for why politicians will likely continue to promote their populist platforms and political images through associations with sport is that:

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Exam 16: Sport and the Future

Within a neoliberal model that promotes consumer-driven responses to social concerns, the target market for new and existing programs would be those who:

The idea that holding a sport mega-event is the best avenue toward development for all citizens would be most likely held by:

To use a market rationality means using the same principles that guide private business. The main incentive, therefore, is secure profit. In most cases, this securing of profit requires that businesses:

Sociologist Harry Edwards has suggested what potential solution to the social, environmental and economic problems associated with building new facilities for each and every Olympic Games?

Innovations in the field of biotechnology will lead to _____, according to one of the predictions made about the future of sport.

Which of the following is based on the belief that a market rationality can be used to effectively deal with social, economic, and environmental problems?

Core concepts underpinning the political, economic and social ideology of neoliberalism include all of the following EXCEPT:

The underlying theme of the sociology of sport field is that sport is a cultural form and social practice that is:

According to the authors, four interrelated and overarching categories have been associated with major social changes. Which of the following is NOT one of those four categories?

One of the main reasons stated in the text for why politicians will likely continue to promote their populist platforms and political images through associations with sport is that:

Sport and Physical Culture in Canadian Society

Thinking Sociologically: Sport, Physical Culture, and Critical Theory

Sport and Physical Culture in Historical Perspective

Sport and Social Stratification

Physical Culture, Sport, Ethnicity, and Race in Canada

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Youth Sport and Physical Culture

Deviance, Sport, and Physical Culture

Violence and Sport

Sport and Health

Sport, Media, and Ideology

Sport, Politics, and Policy

The Business of Sport

Globalization, Sport, and International Development

Sport and the Environment

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