Analysis of Olympics Events: PESTLE, SWOT, and Planning

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Olympics, examining both the positive and negative impacts of the event on the macro-environment. It utilizes PESTLE and SWOT analyses to evaluate political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors, as well as internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats. The report also discusses the influence of these factors on decision-making and provides recommendations for improvement, such as waste management strategies and strengthened environmental and safety regulations. Furthermore, it identifies key criteria essential for successful event planning, including planning, stakeholder management, and budget considerations. The analysis highlights the importance of addressing security concerns and the potential for future competition from other sports events. The report concludes by summarizing the key factors that influence the Olympics and emphasizes the need for organizers to focus on safety and security measures.

GLOBAL EVENTS

Introduction
 PESTLE analysis can be defined as a framework which is used to analyse macro
environmental factors Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal and
Environmental that can influence an organization of an event externally.
 SWOT analysis can be defined as an strategic method which is used for evaluation of
Strengths, Weaknesses, (Internal) Opportunities and Threats (External Factors) that
exist for an organization or of a project or of an event.
 It helps an organization to align their objectives with their organizational strength.
 Here, PESTLE and SWOT analysis of Olympics events will be discussed and other
than this critical evaluation of criteria that are essential for the successful planning of
events will also be discussed.

Positive and negative impacts of Olympics have on the
macro environment and their influence on decision making
Positive:
 Olympics are leading international sports events featuring summer and winter sports competition
in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competition.
 The Olympics games are considered the worlds foremost sports competition with more than 200
nation participating.
 The Olympics games are held every 4 years, with the summer and winter games alternating by
occurring every four years but two years apart.
Negative:
 Olympics are affecting environmental surroundings in many ways. Because of this event
emission of green house gases has increased which is further depleting ozone layer.
 Other than this high energy consumption disposable waste has also increased because of which
garbage and waste products are increasing.

Influence on decision making
 Impact of these positive and negative impacts of Olympics which is further impact the
macro environment is major.
 This has influenced decision making as well in many ways such as:
 Government is focusing on enhancing laws related to environment so that impact of
these events on the environment can be reduced.
 Most of the event organizers are focusing in implementing waste management
strategies so that usage of plastic can be reduced, reduction in disposable waste can be
achieved.

Macro environmental factors, their influence on
Olympics
PESTLE Analysis
Political factors :-
 These factors all about how and to what degree a government intervenes in the economy. Government
policies effects Olympics.
 Basically, all the influences that government has on a country, business and events etc. Political factors
include environmental laws, political stability etc. Political factors control global events.
Economic factors:-
 The economic value of Olympics has increased dramatically over time, largely because of the
telecommunication revolution and the increased amounts paid for nation and international broadcast rights.
 Revenue has increased from television broadcast rights. Cities pursue the Olympic games for three reasons
– tourism, image and regeneration.
 The rise of tourism and response to it by nations, is a clear indication that international economy has
changed.

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Social factors :-
 The games represented big business. Revenue is generated through TV
broadcasting ,worldwide marketing, Sponsorship, ticketing, hospitality and much
more.
 The game has increased global importance over the years. Small cities could once make
a name for themselves, catching the eye of global business leader and larger cities
could reinvent themselves.
 The extreme magnitude of the games has made them much more than the greatest
event in the sports competition.
 They are tool for economic development, cultural, integration and social generation.

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Technological factors: -
 Technology has changed Olympics in many ways. If we talk about swimming
technology has changed it in many ways.
 Training technology underwater cameras measuring form, biomarkers monitoring, even
swim suit increasing speeds have added to the sports.
 If we talk about tennis technology has changed it in many ways like Hawk eye and
other so many changes has been done through technology.
 Technology has made things easy. As we know that technology is increasing day by day
and its impact are also increasing. Technology plays vital role in Olympics.

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Legal factors :-
 legal factors tell about law, rules and regulations. They include laws such as discrimination laws, health and
safety laws etc.
 There should not be discrimination in Olympic events. There should be fair judgement. There should not be
scandalous sponsorship , ticketing and brand protection etc.
 Rules and regulations should be explained in effective manner. There should be proper record of events.
Games should be conducted according the rules and regulations.
Environmental factors :-
 Environmental factors play important role in Olympics. Environmental factors includes climate, weather,
environmental offset and climate change which may affect event.
 Environmental factors can be differ from one country to another country it means environmental factors are
different in different countries.
 It depends on the country that what environmental factors will affect the event. Environmental factors are also
different in winter and summer.

Recommendations
 Here are few recommendations that can be used as improvement solutions for
Olympics in order to minimize adverse impacts and also maximize their profit:
 As Olympics are organization at global level so each country should focus on adopting
waste management strategies so that reduction of plastics or disposable waste can be
reduced.
 Host country government should check whether all kinds of environmental laws are
being followed or adhered or not in order to reduce effect of green house effect.
 Rules and regulations related to discrimination and health and safety laws should be
strengthened such that discrimination with the athletes or sports person can be reduced.

SWOT Analysis of Olympics
 SWOT analysis can be defined as an strategic method which is used for evaluation of
Strengths, Weaknesses, (Internal) Opportunities and Threats (External Factors) that
exist for an organization or of a project or of an event.
 It helps an organization to align their objectives with their organizational strength.

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Strength:
 World’s top sports person participate at this event in a disciplined manner.
 Worldwide sports persons participate in this event.
 Complete media coverage at global level.
 Olympics is one of the best opportunities for the host country to show themselves and
their presence strongly to rest of the world.
 It is a sign of sports progress that has been made till now.
 It is one of the best opportunities for unknown or less known athletes to showcase their
skills and talent to the global audience.
 Top and prestigious brands of the work Sponsor this event.

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Weakness:
 Incidents of doping is increasing continuously due to which credibility of this event is
at question mark.
 Act of terrorism in 1972 has also put safety of athletes at question mark.
 Because of various political reasons Olympics has been boycotted by various countries.

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Opportunity:
 Inclusion of various sports like Cricket so that viewership can increase.
 Increment of high professional standards like anti-doping standards can be a
opportunity for this sports which can help them to restore their fans trust within them.
Threat:
 Increasing terrorist attracts is one of the major threats for them.
 As more and more sports are becoming professional and value of other events like
Olympics is increasing, there is a chance that in future they can be one of the biggest
competitors of Olympics games in future.

Criteria that are essential for the
successful planning of events
There are following criteria’s that can be used for successful event planning that can impact
and event’s both internal and external environment are:
 Planning is first and the foremost criteria that can affect an event’s internal and external
environment. In the planning phase both goal and objectives of an event should be
developed and evaluated.
 Second is to evaluate number of stakeholders involved and roles and responsibilities of
those stakeholders so that duties and responsibilities can be divided within all the
stakeholders. This will help in successful fulfilment of event requirements.
 Next is to evaluate the overall budget, venue and schedule of the event. It is one of the
main criteria based on which success of an event is dependent. Because if the event
venue is not easily accessible or the schedule of the event is not suitable for the guest
then they won’t be able to attend the event.

Conclusion
 From the above presentation it has been summarized that there are various factors
because of which Olympics event can be impacted both positively and negatively.
 It has been analysed that the governmental influence of the host country where
Olympics is organized can affect organizing of Olympics events drastically.
 It has also been analysed that Organizers of Olympics events need to focus on their
safety and security features as it is a mega event and there are chances of threat of
terrorist attack or any other security breech.

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