Analyze why catering is needed at most events. Give an example of an event where catering would be needed and contrast this to an event that would not need catering
Describe one major obstacle to hiring a preferred supplier
Analyze why a specialist event manager may use a package service, such as that provided by a production company. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using a package service
Distinguish one factor that motivates suppliers across all types of events
Explain why it is important to understand a supplier’s organizational support requirements
How would you decide which type of expert to hire? What factors would influence your decision
Imagine you have been asked to use external suppliers and exhibitors at an event. Explain why this might be a disadvantage
Analyze why governments have support infrastructure available
Describe one benefit of being a member of a trade organization. Evaluate how this might help a career in event management
Describe the main difference between an event management company and a production company
Explain why experience is important when hiring an entertainment supplier for a children’s party. Give multiple reasons for your explanation
Imagine you are discussing whether to hire a more expensive but experienced supplier. Justify how hiring this supplier could reduce your promotional budget
Describe the role of multimedia support. Analyze why this support would likely be needed for a business event such as a conference
What reasons or data could you use to justify this purchase
Match the key terms (1–22) with the definitions (a–v) Accreditation
Match the key terms (1–22) with the definitions (a–v) Time efficiencies
Complete the following prompts: 1. Identify and explain whether the event manager is likely to be employed by a company/organization or self-employed.
The event does not need to be large scale; it could simply be a gathering of your friends for a specific purpose
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The aim of this case study is to examine the way in which event managers select and utilize suppliers to achieve their aims with the following objectives
The first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in December 2021.
Saudi Arabia has a contract to host a Grand Prix event every year for at least a decade
How do event managers determine the range and number of suppliers needed for the event
Why and how does the Saudi Arabian government provide support and infrastructure to the event held at Jeddah
What other national or international private sector organizations are likely to be involved in the event and why
If you were in charge of the event overall, how would you ensure that supplies and suppliers met objectives