EVENT MANAGEMENT EXAM 1 – UPDATED
FINAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ How does Durkheim's classification of religion (Disciniplinary,
cohesive, vitalizing, euphoric) link to the Goldblatt definition of
special events? What is similar and what is different? Answer:
Goldblatt: "EVENT: a unique moment in time celebrated with
ceremony and ritual to achieve specific outcomes"
(classification of religion embedded in definition)
Events are opportunities for communication, education, networking,
experience making, and transformation
◉ How has event management changed with the creation of the
internet? Answer: Research, design planning, and evaluation
functions of events transferred to a virtual platform
◉ How can event managers utilize technology? (2 ways) Answer: -
Automate event functions (registration)
-Evaluate event outcomes in real time
◉ Name a few of the 12 pillars of competitiveness Answer: •
Institutions
• Infrastructure
, • Macroeconomic Stability
• Health & Primary Education
• Higher Education & Training
• Goods Market Efficiency
• Labor Market Efficiency
• Financial Market Sophistication
• Technological Readiness
• Market Size
• Business Sophistication
• Innovation
◉ How to reduce risk of event planning Answer: Research
◉ First and most crucial step in the event planning process Answer:
Research
◉ The career plan of an event planner must involve Answer:
Continuous learning through self-study, industry seminars, higher
education, and distance learning
◉ According to Arnold Guanco, Deputy Bus Manager for the London
2012 Olympic Games, how does Arnold see events changing in the
FINAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ How does Durkheim's classification of religion (Disciniplinary,
cohesive, vitalizing, euphoric) link to the Goldblatt definition of
special events? What is similar and what is different? Answer:
Goldblatt: "EVENT: a unique moment in time celebrated with
ceremony and ritual to achieve specific outcomes"
(classification of religion embedded in definition)
Events are opportunities for communication, education, networking,
experience making, and transformation
◉ How has event management changed with the creation of the
internet? Answer: Research, design planning, and evaluation
functions of events transferred to a virtual platform
◉ How can event managers utilize technology? (2 ways) Answer: -
Automate event functions (registration)
-Evaluate event outcomes in real time
◉ Name a few of the 12 pillars of competitiveness Answer: •
Institutions
• Infrastructure
, • Macroeconomic Stability
• Health & Primary Education
• Higher Education & Training
• Goods Market Efficiency
• Labor Market Efficiency
• Financial Market Sophistication
• Technological Readiness
• Market Size
• Business Sophistication
• Innovation
◉ How to reduce risk of event planning Answer: Research
◉ First and most crucial step in the event planning process Answer:
Research
◉ The career plan of an event planner must involve Answer:
Continuous learning through self-study, industry seminars, higher
education, and distance learning
◉ According to Arnold Guanco, Deputy Bus Manager for the London
2012 Olympic Games, how does Arnold see events changing in the
