Case Study: Asia. LI: To understand management strategies used in Asia

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1 Case Study: Asia LI: To understand management strategies used in Asia

2 Warm up Identify the cities labelled one to five. 3

3 Fast facts: china Officially People s Republic of China World s largest population (over 1.3 billion) Third largest country in the world by area Second largest economy in the world

4 The issue Overpopulation an issue China suffers from - occurs when a country s population is far greater than the country s available resources, and can have significant negative impacts on an environment. Some of these impacts include: Depletion of resources (water, electricity, food) Degradation of natural environment and habitats Rising tensions and conflicts Increase in unemployment rates (more competition for jobs) Heightened cost of living

5 The solution In order to limit China s population from increasing at a rapid rate, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping introduced a One Child Policy in Couples were limited to one child each, facing fines, abortion, or even forced sterilisation for not following policy. Citizens living in rural areas and minorities living in China are not subject to the law. However, the rule has been estimated to have reduced population growth in the country of 1.3 billion by as much as 300 million people over its first twenty years.

6 The impacts This rule has caused a disdain for female infants; abortion, neglect, abandonment, and even infanticide have been known to occur in female infants. The result of such family planning has resulted in the disparate ratio of 114 males for every 100 females among babies from birth through children four years of age. Normally, 105 males are naturally born for every 100 females. Discuss the potential issues of an uneven population (gender). Explain why less developed countries have a higher fertility rate. Identify the difference in fertility rate before and after the policy. Discuss the potential issues associated with China s aging population.

7 Fast facts: Tokyo Tokyo is the capital city of Japan World s largest megacity (over 38 million) 2015 Most Liveable City in the World Previously known as Edo

8 The issue Urban air pollution an issue Tokyo suffers from - is caused by various sources found in cities such as cars, factories, and everyday resource use. This type of pollution can have negative impacts on environments, including the following: Enhanced spread of disease and illness Harmful gases and chemicals can create illness, allergies, and even death Harms living animals and food crops Creates greenhouse gases that destroy Earth s atmosphere Economic impacts resulting from health costs and productivity losses

9 The solution To deal with the pollution and congestion created by personal transport, Tokyo has the biggest rail network in the world. In the metro area, up to 40 million passengers use rail daily. Trains are often extremely crowded at peak travel times, with people being pushed into trains by so-called oshiya ("pushers"). Transport in Japan is modern and highly developed. Japan's transport sector stands out for its energy efficiency: it uses less energy per person compared to other countries, thanks to a high share of rail transport and low overall travel distances. Transport in Japan is also very expensive in international comparison, reflecting high tolls and taxes, particularly on automobile transport.

10 Population as Mode of Transport The impacts Due to the wide range of public transport services available in Tokyo, many people choose to use this service. However, this means that, during rush hour, trains are overcrowded and incredibly painful to ride. Train Personal Vehicle Bus Walk Bicycle Explain what the pie graph suggests about public transport in Tokyo. Compare the mode of transport in Tokyo to Springfield. Discuss the differences shown between cities in the bar graph. Explain why Tokyo s pollution data indicates positive results.