Deck 14: Globalization and Society

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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?

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.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Who,of the following,is most likely to own a sports team in the 21ˢᵗ century?

A)the owner of a large local manufacturing company
B)a relatively small group of local small business owners
C)a large group of female middle managers
D)major investors from outside the community

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which sport best illustrates that there are limits to globalization?

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

Question 5

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?

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

It is noted in the text that the success of a sports team no longer reflects the quality of local players or the characteristics of local people.Which of the following would you argue now best reflects a team's success?

A)the wealth of the owners of the team
B)the geographic location of the team's city
C)the abilities of the team's players
D)the country of origin of the players on the team

Question 11

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?

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

How would you describe to your parents how the owners of sports teams have changed with globalization over the past 40 years?

A)Owners are more likely to be prominent local citizens than ever before.
B)Owners tend to be local people who want to have a prestigious hobby.
C)Sports teams are more likely now to be owned by corporations.
D)Teams are less likely now to be owned by those investing in venture that they hope will pay off in a big way in the end.

Question 14

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

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

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

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

Question 16

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?

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 17

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

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 18

Which of the following is not a transnational corporation?

A)Nike
B)Toyota
C)News Corp
D)The Bay

Question 19

In terms of cultural globalization,the affluent countries of the global North - mainly North American and Western Europe - are being transformed most visibly by:

A)the media
B)immigration
C)political changes
D)the economy

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Which of the following is TRUE?

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.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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 24

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.

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

Question 25

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

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.