(PDF) Impacts of the Olympic Games as Mega-Events

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An investigation into the long-term effects of London Olympics mega event on London's East
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Acknowledgement
Thank you to all of those who have helped listened and encouraged me throughout this study. I
am indebted to my supervisor ......................... whose guidance, advice and patience have
been immeasurable. My sincere thanks to all members of the............... [Mention your
university/college name], both staff and students, whose continuous support have made this
thesis possible.
I would like to thank all of the participants in the study: students, teachers and Local Education
Authorities, for the time and help given throughout. Without their participation, this research
would not have been possible. In this context, I am also thankful to them, whose research work
helped me to execute this paper well.
Finally, I thank my family, without whom this thesis would not have been started or completed!
Your encouragement and support have never faltered; thank you.

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Executive summary
This chapter introduces the long-term social, political and economic impact of mega-events on
the hosting country and the surrounding area. In this chapter, the researcher sheds light on the
background of the research along with the research rationale and purpose. Based on the
background information on the research topic, the researcher develops the research aim and
objectives that help in laying the overall foundation of the project.
The research investigates the financial, economic and social impact of summer London
Olympic 2012. Hosting the Olympic provided an opportunity for London to set benchmark for
the rest of the nation in the world other than allowing a platform for the athletes to compete at
the national level. Being selected to host mega-event is a huge opportunity for the nation or the
country, as this allows the nation to gain global popularity and recognition. The researcher
mentions and discusses the concepts, factors and impacts of the independent and dependent
variables. Because of in-depth discussion and analysis, the chapter provides an opportunity for
the readers to develop a deeper understanding of the research topic. The gathered knowledge and
information helps in the researcher to evaluate the arguments of different researcher critically. In
addition to, the researcher is also able to support own findings with the already existing pieces of
literature, theories and concepts. The chapter also presents a framework that conceptualizes the
entire findings of the chapter that provides a brief overview of the research topic, aims and
objectives.
This research includes the different kinds of research methodologies that can be used for carrying
out and proceeding with the research. It is essential for the researcher to analyze the various
methodological tools and select the most appropriate research methodology based on the

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research aim and objectives and completing the work successfully. The chapter also consists of
suitable justifications for using particular methodological tools along with the research ethics and
limitations encountered by the researcher. The researcher analyses the different themes that have
been developed based on the research topic. This provides an opportunity for the researcher to
distinctive themes by considering the research aim and objectives and evaluates the long term
impact of hosting mega-events on the country or the nation. From the findings, it can be
concluded that mega-events does have long-term social, economic and political event on the
hosting nation or the country. Thus, it can be said that summer London Olympics 2012 had long-
term economic, social and political impact on London’s East End. The above information shows
that London’s East End was a place with political, economic and social instability. Over
crowdedness, political conflicts and aloof people of the society were the major problems. As a
result, London’s East End was considered a troublesome place due to the above-mentioned
conflicts. The above analysis suggests that after being selected as the venue of hosting summer
London Olympics 2012, the economic, political and social scenario of the place developed
drastically.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................8
1.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................................8
1.1 Background of the research...................................................................................................8
1.2 Problem statement.................................................................................................................9
1.3 Background of the event......................................................................................................10
1.4 Research rationale................................................................................................................11
1.5 Research aim........................................................................................................................12
1.6 Research objectives.............................................................................................................12
1.7 Research questions...............................................................................................................13
1.8 Purpose of the research........................................................................................................13
1.9 Structure of the research......................................................................................................14
1.10 Summary............................................................................................................................15
Chapter 2: Literature review..........................................................................................................16
2.0 Introduction.....................................................................................................................16
2.1 Conceptual framework.........................................................................................................16
2.2 Concept of events and mega events.....................................................................................17
2.3 Factors affecting mega events.............................................................................................18
2.4 Economic impact of organizing mega events......................................................................19

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2.5 Political impact of organizing mega events.........................................................................21
2.6 Social impact of organizing mega events............................................................................22
2.7 Opportunities for organizing mega events...........................................................................23
2.8 Challenges of organizing mega events................................................................................24
2.9 Summary..............................................................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Research Methodology................................................................................................28
3.0 Introduction..........................................................................................................................28
3.1 Research outline...................................................................................................................28
3.2 Research onion.....................................................................................................................28
3.3 Research philosophy............................................................................................................29
3.3.1 Explaining the use of interpretivism philosophy..............................................................29
3.4 Research approach...............................................................................................................30
3.4.1 Explaining the use of the deductive approach..................................................................30
3.5 Research design...................................................................................................................30
3.5.1 Explaining the use of descriptive design..........................................................................31
3.6 Research strategy.................................................................................................................31
3.6.1 Explaining the use of case study research strategy...........................................................31
3.7 Data Collection technique....................................................................................................31
3.7.1 Explaining the use of secondary data collection technique..............................................32
3.8 Data analysis technique.......................................................................................................32

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3.8.1 Explaining the use of thematic analysis............................................................................32
3.9 Ethical considerations..........................................................................................................32
3.10 Research limitations...........................................................................................................33
3.11 Summary............................................................................................................................33
Chapter 4: Data analysis and findings...........................................................................................34
4.0 Introduction..........................................................................................................................34
4.1 Thematic analysis................................................................................................................34
4.2 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................42
Chapter 5: Conclusion and recommendations...............................................................................43
5.0 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................43
5.1 Linking with objectives.......................................................................................................44
5.2 Recommendations................................................................................................................46
References......................................................................................................................................47

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Conceptual Framework..................................................................................................17
Figure 2: Research Onion..............................................................................................................29
Figure 3: Estimated cost of Olympics over the years....................................................................41
Figure 4: Efficient London road network operations with flexible ORN......................................43
Figure 5: Olympic venues and venue clusters connected to ORN with Olympic lanes................44