social and cultural influences-Global Events

Question 1

define host city

Answer 1

a place that hosts and provides other necessary things for special events like the olympics

Question 2

what are the Advantages and disadvantages of hosting global events in terms of:

stadia and facilities

Answer 2

+ improved facilities that are built can be used after the event

• facilities can be potential targets for terrorists who are seeking to make political views known

Question 3

what are the Advantages and disadvantages of hosting global events in terms of:

home advantage

Answer 3

+ more spectators cheering performers on, benefit from competing in a familiar area

• added pressure for performer to perform well

Question 4

what are the Advantages and disadvantages of hosting global events in terms of:

national pride

Answer 4

+ creates buzz for country residents, improves optimism and morale

• of home team loses it can lower morale and optimism

Question 5

what are the Advantages and disadvantages of hosting global events in terms of:

tourism

Answer 5

+ increased visitors increases profit

• pressure on facilities can lead to bad experiences creating bad publicity

Question 6

what are the Advantages and disadvantages of hosting global events in terms of:

economy and employment

Answer 6

+ good for economy, financial benefits from visitors during and after competition, more employment during event

-risk of sporting event not running correctly and giving a bad image

Question 7

what are the Advantages and disadvantages of hosting global events in terms of:

legacy

Answer 7

+ better legacy in terms of better facilities for both elite and community use, increase in participation

• if not managed correctly legacy disappears

Question 8

what are the Advantages and disadvantages of hosting global events in terms of:

Infrastructure

Answer 8

+ local society benefits from: better structure around venues like better road rails and accommodation

• huge financial cost and security concerns

Question 9

what are 5 performer rewards from the competition

Answer 9

• friendship with other competitors
• financial reward
• money
• celeb status
• money
• status
• pride
• representing country
• being recognised as the best

Question 10

define apartheid

Answer 10

official policy racial segregation of any kind against non white people

Question 11

define boycott

Answer 11

refusing to take part in an event or protesting against an issue

Question 12

define corruption

Answer 12

dishonest behaviour by people with power like bribery for their gain