Deck 4: Social, Economic, Political and Developmental Implications

Question 1

Human society is:

A)complex and interactive.
B)complicated and stable.
C)controversial and problematic.
D)complete and inclusive.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Without the social contact that events often give:

A)humans lack meaning.
B)society falls apart.
C)the feeling of isolation can be very great.
D)people get grumpy.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Is the following statement true or false?
Destinations need to contain numerous elements of key infrastructure to attract tourists.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Is the following statement true or false?
Events are analysed in economic terms because this is the best way to measure success.

Question 5

Is the following statement true or false?
Developmental events could be used as a mechanism for generating redevelopment, image-building and regeneration for a particular area.

Question 6

Is the following statement true or false?
All events have to make an economic impact.

Question 7

An alternative to undertaking a PEST analysis is to perform a SWOT analysis.SWOT analysis stands for:

A)Suppliers, Workers, Organisation, and Timeline.
B)Sweat, Work, Overtired, Tears.
C)Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
D)Staff, Water, Operations, Tests.

Question 8

Public events are:

A)fee-earning.
B)attended by celebrities.
C)generators of publicity.
D)attended by the general public.

Question 9

What is an opportunity cost of an event?

A)The cost of buying an opportunity to invest.
B)The value of the next best alternative investment.
C)The value of opportunities opened up by an event.
D)The cost of opportunities opened up by an event.

Question 10

Is the following statement true or false?
Events can be seen in terms of promoting and sustaining tourism.

Question 11

What does economic multiplier analysis estimate?

A)Indirect benefits
B)Direct benefits
C)Direct and indirect benefits
D)Immediate and intermediate benefits

Question 12

Is the following statement true or false?
Attractions must be purpose-built in order to attract tourism.

Question 13

What are indirect economic benefits of events?

A)Employment at the event
B)Profit made at the event
C)The wider spending associated with an event
D)Additional income streams for events