The government is bidding to host the Olympics.

WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

• This assignment must be completed individually.
• You must use the Harvard referencing system.
• Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.74).
• Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work.
• Write your student ID number at the top of every page.
• Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document.
• You must number all pages.

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Task: Write a report of 2000 words answering the 2-part question in the box below.

 

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.

 

(100 marks)

 

• You should analyse the impact from a variety of perspectives, however your report should cover a MAIN PERSPECTIVE relating to your degree. This part of your analysis should be the longest (approximately 600 words).

 

For students studying a degree related to Business the main perspective should beThe 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 footprintand 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

Your report should follow the structure and suggested word counts below:

Cover Page

• Title of the report
• Title of the module
• Student Number (1xxxxxx)
• Date of submission
• Word count

Executive Summary(not included in the word count)

• Summary of each section of the report

Contents Page

• Main section headings with page numbers

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 reportand 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 tothe 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

Appendices (not included in word count)

• Any figures, tables, or diagrams etc. can be included here.
• 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.