Olympics
Question:
The government is bidding to host the Olympics. You have been asked to analyse the various impacts of hosting such an event.
Use this analysis to recommend ways of maximising the benefits and minimising the challenges of hosting the Olympics.
For students studying a degree related to Business the main perspective should be The Economic Impacts.
These might include:
job creation
costs to the tax payer
future trade
You will also need to analyse two other perspectives (approximately 300 words on each). These perspectives are:
The impacts from an environmental perspective.
These might include:
carbon footprint and pollution
sustainability (e.g. long term improvements; environmental awareness; technological innovation)
The impacts from a social perspective.
These might include:
intangible benefits (e.g. social cohesion; morale; entertainment)
regeneration opportunities
Introduction (suggested: 300 words)
Definition of Global Event
A discussion (with examples) of the main issues – both positive and negative – involved for countries considering a bid
A sentence summarising the main aims of the report
Analysis (suggested: 1250 words, 3 perspectives)
Short introductory paragraph including a statement with the aim of the report and a map sentence.
Identification of the 3 distinct perspectives. These perspectives should be the subsections of the analysis and the topics of the main body paragraphs.
Each body paragraph should include a topic sentence which links it to the question.
In order to analyse each perspective, research from relevant sources should be used to support the impacts of hosting the Olympics.
NOTE: The part of your analysis covering your main perspective should be more comprehensive than the other points you consider. It is suggested that this should make up at least half of the analysis section (i.e. 600 words).
Conclusion (suggested: 150 words)
Summary of the Analysis section
Recommendations (suggested: 300 words)
Introductory statement
Three recommendations that are related to the perspectives considered in the Analysis section.
Each recommendation must suggest how the organisers can either maximise the benefits or minimise the challenges of hosting the Olympics as identified in your analysis.
These recommendations should be presented as bullet-points and be supported by research.
Reference List (not included in word count)
This should follow the conventions of Harvard referencing.
Appendices (not included in word count)
Any figures, tables, or diagrams etc. can be included here.
NB. There is no expectation for students to complete an appendices section.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Knowledge and understanding of relevant research relating to issues related to the assignment topic as well as analysing and understanding the implications of these issues.
Ability to independently manage learning resources, demonstrate command of Harvard referencing, structure a report according to academic conventions and express ideas accurately while maintaining academic style.
