ASSIGNMENT# 1
STUDENT NAME: Utkarsha Hazarnis * Chapter 1
- Question 25
- If you consider the Torch relay a subproject, brainstorm 5 other subprojects for the upcoming London Olympics
- Briefly describe the scope and estimate the budget for each of those 6 subprojects
The following are the various subprojects for the upcoming London Olympics: 1. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS 2. ACCOMODATION ARRANGEMENTS 3. OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES 4. TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS 5. MARKETING
The following is the scope and approximate budget for the above mentioned subprojects: 1. TORCH RELAY
Scope
* The participants in the relay * Media personnel * Apparels for the participants * Security officers * Refreshments.
Budget: $150 million 2. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
Scope
* Arranging security at the venue * Security at all the airports, railway stations, metro stations and major areas of the city. * Security during all the events
Budget: $3 billion.
3. ACCOMODATION ARRANGEMENTS
It is estimated that approximately 210 countries participate in the London Olympics. There would be around 12000 athletes and 20000 representatives. Thus making accommodation arrangements for all shall be a very crucial project.
Scope
* Accommodation arrangement for all in hotels and government compounds * Providing services like house-keeping and meals during the stay * Security at the accommodated place
Budget: $4 billion. 4. OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONY
Opening and closing ceremonies can together be a subproject or can also be different subprojects. But the scope of both the ceremonies is the same.
Scope
* Welcome of all the guest of honors * Parade by all the athletes * Olympic anthem * Performance by all the celebrities.
Budget: $90 million. 5. TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Scope
* Construction of trains, sub-ways and buses for