Individual Assignment: Operational Management
Critically analyse the value of operational management for sport facility managers. Your assignment should examine key aspects of operational management including a critical evaluation of the use of technology in sport facilities. Your answer should also make reference to specific examples from sport facilities and integrate pertinent literature
MARKING CRITERIA
A successful answer will demonstrate:
Demonstration of overall knowledge of operational management. Applies and discusses key concepts and models of operational management in relation to sport facilities. 25%
Critical analysis. Demonstrates an appropriate level of analysis and evaluation, integrating different aspects of operational management and technology to the discussion. 30%
Integration of pertinent literature. Utilises relevant literature from a variety of sources. 25%
Application of theory to practice. Demonstrates an ability to relate theory and practice through the use of contemporary sport facility examples. 20%
FORMATING
Introduction to the essay,
what it is going to cover, in what order and highlighting why the subject is important to consider.
(200 – 300)
Outline what Operational Management is,
Discuss its importance and relevance
Why would a sport facility manager consider and implement Operational Management in their sport facility?
What is it as a concept? Define and discuss
Discuss from the perspective of creating services and events.
Why is it an important concept of sports facilities and venues to consider?
Predominantly theory/literature
(500 – 600)
Outline and analysis of the Key Characteristics of Operational Management and how they could help or hinder the sports facility
Outline of what is involved operational management
Offer some specifics into how it can help and support a facility
Use of examples can be included here (both Positive and negative) Both theory/ literature and examples (use examples from sofi stadium)
(700 – 800)
Outline and evaluate the use and impact of technology within the activities of a sport facility. This can be both the strategic management of the facility as well the operational aspects and quality considerations
Outline how technology is and can be used in sports facility
How does this help and/support what the facilities are trying to achieve
Evaluate – how effective this can be
Both theory/ literature and examples (examples from sofi stadium)
(800 – 1000)
Summarise the most important aspects of the essay. Providing a succinct insight into how valuable operational management is, with particular reference to technology.
Key messages for sports facilities with regards to operational management and technology.
What is important and why?
(200 – 300)
Appropriate reference list and any appendices.
