Problem: The "process" for bidding/winning to host an Olympic Games is complex and costly. There are multiple stakeholders, including in this case the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as well as the International Olympic Committee (IOC). After having read the case study (and looked carefully at the exhibits that follow the case in particular 1-4 & 8) describe the different phases (NOC/IOC), what they entail, how they are different, and what the essential elements to each. What did the leaders of Boston 2024 encounter in each phase?