Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Professional sport was a business from its inception,in both North America and Europe. 
B) Professional sport was never meant to be a "business," in the traditional sense of the word. 
C) Professional sport was based on a business model but never operated as such. 
D) Professional sport in Europe was always a business,but the same was not true in North America until about 25 years ago. 
A) Professional sport was a business from its inception,in both North America and Europe. 
B) Professional sport was never meant to be a "business," in the traditional sense of the word. 
C) Professional sport was based on a business model but never operated as such. 
D) Professional sport in Europe was always a business,but the same was not true in North America until about 25 years ago. A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a useful phrase to incorporate into a definition of the term "globalization"?

Accepted Answer

A) a combination of processes through which the world is becoming a more integrated place 
B) the relationship among economic,political,and cultural processes 
C) more people are aware of events,and are affected by decisions made,in distant places 
D) the business of sport has had little to do with globalization processes in the last 50 years 
A) a combination of processes through which the world is becoming a more integrated place 
B) the relationship among economic,political,and cultural processes 
C) more people are aware of events,and are affected by decisions made,in distant places 
D) the business of sport has had little to do with globalization processes in the last 50 years D

Question 3

The migration of Brazilian soccer players has created all of the following scenarios,except:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced the quality of Brazilian league play 
B) improved the standard of play in soccer in general 
C) increased the entertainment value of soccer 
D) lowered overall salaries for soccer players worldwide 
A) reduced the quality of Brazilian league play 
B) improved the standard of play in soccer in general 
C) increased the entertainment value of soccer 
D) lowered overall salaries for soccer players worldwide D

Question 4

Which sport best illustrates that there are limits to globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) hockey 
B) basketball 
C) soccer 
D) tennis 
A) hockey 
B) basketball 
C) soccer 
D) tennis

Question 5

A situation in which more wealth is produced without producing more jobs is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) cultural globalization 
B) economic globalization 
C) jobless recovery 
D) economic integration 
A) cultural globalization 
B) economic globalization 
C) jobless recovery 
D) economic integration

Question 6

According to David Whitson,the author of Chapter 14 in the text,which sport offers the best illustrations of globalization in sport,and in the sports business?

Accepted Answer

A) hockey 
B) basketball 
C) soccer 
D) tennis 
A) hockey 
B) basketball 
C) soccer 
D) tennis

Question 7

To which group noted below is Foer referring when he talks about "one of the great migrations of talent in recent history"?

Accepted Answer

A) Eastern European hockey players 
B) Brazilian soccer players 
C) Russian hockey players 
D) Serbian basketball players 
A) Eastern European hockey players 
B) Brazilian soccer players 
C) Russian hockey players 
D) Serbian basketball players

Question 8

Ulf Hannerz,on the topic of cultural globalization,would be most likely to contend that:

Accepted Answer

A) "proper" cultural globalization is simply not feasible given the power of American culture 
B) cultural globalization is a myth 
C) cultural globalization is a multi-polar process in which some countries participate more actively than others 
D) cultural globalization cannot materialize until we achieve global equality among nations 
A) "proper" cultural globalization is simply not feasible given the power of American culture 
B) cultural globalization is a myth 
C) cultural globalization is a multi-polar process in which some countries participate more actively than others 
D) cultural globalization cannot materialize until we achieve global equality among nations

Question 9

Prior to 1990,which of the following leagues would you argue was the least international in terms of its players?

Accepted Answer

A) NHL 
B) NBA 
C) World Soccer League 
D) MLB 
A) NHL 
B) NBA 
C) World Soccer League 
D) MLB

Question 10

In Canada's first free trade agreement with the United States,as well as the subsequent NAFTA,Canada did everything it could to keep _____ out of the agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) sports 
B) politics 
C) culture 
D) economics 
A) sports 
B) politics 
C) culture 
D) economics

Question 11

Special-interest television channels aimed at niche markets are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) narrow-casting 
B) streamlined broadcasting 
C) constricted channels 
D) tapered television 
A) narrow-casting 
B) streamlined broadcasting 
C) constricted channels 
D) tapered television

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT associated with the delocalization of sport?

Accepted Answer

A) People are less attached to sporting practices and institutions historically connected to their geographic location. 
B) Traditional national sports must now compete with sports imported from other countries. 
C) Regional sports are enhanced and become more popular because of attention given to sports from other countries. 
D) Traditional regional sports now compete for attention and loyalties with sports from other parts of the world. 
A) People are less attached to sporting practices and institutions historically connected to their geographic location. 
B) Traditional national sports must now compete with sports imported from other countries. 
C) Regional sports are enhanced and become more popular because of attention given to sports from other countries. 
D) Traditional regional sports now compete for attention and loyalties with sports from other parts of the world.

Question 13

According to the text,the steady detachment of culture from place has been the result of all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A) media 
B) team ownership 
C) market forces 
D) migration 
A) media 
B) team ownership 
C) market forces 
D) migration

Question 14

What does it mean when we say that globalization in the sports labour market is mostly a "one-way street"?

Accepted Answer

A) That we see mostly players from rich countries taking the roles of players from poorer countries because they have had more opportunities to develop their skills. 
B) That players have no say in how their team is run or how games are played in terms of strategy. 
C) That players from poorer countries migrate to those countries where salaries are the highest. 
D) That owners have complete control over players' lives and sports play. 
A) That we see mostly players from rich countries taking the roles of players from poorer countries because they have had more opportunities to develop their skills. 
B) That players have no say in how their team is run or how games are played in terms of strategy. 
C) That players from poorer countries migrate to those countries where salaries are the highest. 
D) That owners have complete control over players' lives and sports play.

Question 15

Critics of neoliberal ideology would be most likely to argue that:

Accepted Answer

A) the private sector can provide services more efficiently than can governments 
B) government cutbacks have widened the gap between the rich and everyone else 
C) free markets are the most effective way of allocating resources 
D) government should be downsized in terms of both size and scope 
A) the private sector can provide services more efficiently than can governments 
B) government cutbacks have widened the gap between the rich and everyone else 
C) free markets are the most effective way of allocating resources 
D) government should be downsized in terms of both size and scope

Question 16

Increased player mobility has had both positive and negative consequences in sports in both North America and Europe.Which of the following is NOT one of the more negative consequences noted in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) It speaks to the idea of human rights. 
B) It changes the meanings of fan allegiances and loyalties. 
C) Relationships among teams,players,and communities must be reshaped. 
D) Players often switch teams at the end of their contracts. 
A) It speaks to the idea of human rights. 
B) It changes the meanings of fan allegiances and loyalties. 
C) Relationships among teams,players,and communities must be reshaped. 
D) Players often switch teams at the end of their contracts.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most convincing argument in terms of the relationship between globalization in sport and racial tolerance,according to David Whitson?

Accepted Answer

A) The increased presence of players from other cultures will inevitably lead to increased tolerance of other races. 
B) Player migration has led to some ugly reactions at sports events and not increased tolerance. 
C) Because of player migration,players of all colours are now readily accepted for their accomplishments. 
D) Player migration will lead to a reduction in global racism in the very near future. 
A) The increased presence of players from other cultures will inevitably lead to increased tolerance of other races. 
B) Player migration has led to some ugly reactions at sports events and not increased tolerance. 
C) Because of player migration,players of all colours are now readily accepted for their accomplishments. 
D) Player migration will lead to a reduction in global racism in the very near future.

Question 18

Which of the following would you argue to a classmate is a "global brand name"?

Accepted Answer

A) Eaton's 
B) NAFTA 
C) Lululemon 
D) Apple 
A) Eaton's 
B) NAFTA 
C) Lululemon 
D) Apple

Question 19

David Whitson would be most likely to suggest that the label "world class" currently denotes:

Accepted Answer

A) famous names associated with a given sport 
B) performances that are measurably the best in the world 
C) state-of-the-art production values 
D) nothing but self-promotion 
A) famous names associated with a given sport 
B) performances that are measurably the best in the world 
C) state-of-the-art production values 
D) nothing but self-promotion

Question 20

Increased player mobility has had both positive and negative consequences in sports in both North America and Europe.Which of the following is NOT one of the more positive consequences noted in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) It speaks to the idea of human rights. 
B) It has enabled fans in some countries to see the world's best players on a regular basis. 
C) Players from small countries can earn higher salaries that are commensurate with their abilities. 
D) Players often switch teams at the end of their contracts. 
A) It speaks to the idea of human rights. 
B) It has enabled fans in some countries to see the world's best players on a regular basis. 
C) Players from small countries can earn higher salaries that are commensurate with their abilities. 
D) Players often switch teams at the end of their contracts.

Which of the following is TRUE?

Which of the following is not a useful phrase to incorporate into a definition of the term "globalization"?

The migration of Brazilian soccer players has created all of the following scenarios,except:

Which sport best illustrates that there are limits to globalization?

A situation in which more wealth is produced without producing more jobs is referred to as:

According to David Whitson,the author of Chapter 14 in the text,which sport offers the best illustrations of globalization in sport,and in the sports business?

To which group noted below is Foer referring when he talks about "one of the great migrations of talent in recent history"?

Ulf Hannerz,on the topic of cultural globalization,would be most likely to contend that:

Prior to 1990,which of the following leagues would you argue was the least international in terms of its players?

In Canada's first free trade agreement with the United States,as well as the subsequent NAFTA,Canada did everything it could to keep _____ out of the agreements.

Special-interest television channels aimed at niche markets are referred to as:

Which of the following is NOT associated with the delocalization of sport?

According to the text,the steady detachment of culture from place has been the result of all of the following,except:

What does it mean when we say that globalization in the sports labour market is mostly a "one-way street"?

Critics of neoliberal ideology would be most likely to argue that:

Increased player mobility has had both positive and negative consequences in sports in both North America and Europe.Which of the following is NOT one of the more negative consequences noted in the text?

Which of the following is the most convincing argument in terms of the relationship between globalization in sport and racial tolerance,according to David Whitson?

Which of the following would you argue to a classmate is a "global brand name"?

David Whitson would be most likely to suggest that the label "world class" currently denotes:

Increased player mobility has had both positive and negative consequences in sports in both North America and Europe.Which of the following is NOT one of the more positive consequences noted in the text?

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Exam 14: Globalization and Society

Which of the following is TRUE?

Which of the following is not a useful phrase to incorporate into a definition of the term "globalization"?

The migration of Brazilian soccer players has created all of the following scenarios,except:

Which sport best illustrates that there are limits to globalization?

A situation in which more wealth is produced without producing more jobs is referred to as:

According to David Whitson,the author of Chapter 14 in the text,which sport offers the best illustrations of globalization in sport,and in the sports business?

To which group noted below is Foer referring when he talks about "one of the great migrations of talent in recent history"?

Ulf Hannerz,on the topic of cultural globalization,would be most likely to contend that:

Prior to 1990,which of the following leagues would you argue was the least international in terms of its players?

In Canada's first free trade agreement with the United States,as well as the subsequent NAFTA,Canada did everything it could to keep _____ out of the agreements.

Special-interest television channels aimed at niche markets are referred to as:

Which of the following is NOT associated with the delocalization of sport?

According to the text,the steady detachment of culture from place has been the result of all of the following,except:

What does it mean when we say that globalization in the sports labour market is mostly a "one-way street"?

Critics of neoliberal ideology would be most likely to argue that:

Increased player mobility has had both positive and negative consequences in sports in both North America and Europe.Which of the following is NOT one of the more negative consequences noted in the text?

Which of the following is the most convincing argument in terms of the relationship between globalization in sport and racial tolerance,according to David Whitson?

Which of the following would you argue to a classmate is a "global brand name"?

David Whitson would be most likely to suggest that the label "world class" currently denotes:

Increased player mobility has had both positive and negative consequences in sports in both North America and Europe.Which of the following is NOT one of the more positive consequences noted in the text?

Perspectives on the Social Dimensions of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada

Sociological Theories of Sport

Canadian Sport in Historical Perspective

Sport and Social Stratification

Ethnicity and Race in Canadian Sport

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Children, Youth, and Parental Involvement in Organized Sport

Sport Deviance

Violence

Sport and Physical Activity in Canadian Educational Systems

Sport, Media, and Ideology

Sports, Politics, and Policy

The Business of Sport

Sport and the Future

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