Midterm #2 Flashcards

1
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what tasks need to be accomplished for an event day preperation

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plan
anticipation - what could happen
delegate - who is doing what
communicate

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what can the path from a concept - execution of an event be divided into

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critical path - week by week
run of play - hour by hour
event script - minute by minute

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examples for responsibilities that need to be prepared for an event day

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security
parking, transport
concession
staff training
alc
emergency sevice
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what is important to know regarding event flow

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flow of activities, vehicles, spectators, participants, officials, and material around the site are logistical concerns

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what is the idea of an alternative plan

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contingency plan to deal with anything that could disrupt the event or harm people
flexibility to implement alternative plan

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what does good customer service do

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increases positive word to mouth

can distinguish event from competition

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waht causes an increase in good customer service

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management needs to priority customer´s needs

new technology

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5 point method of dealing with an upset customer

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listen
apologize
emphasize
explain

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new LEAP strategy used by pepple beach to provide good customer service

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listen
emphasize
acknowledge the problem
provide a solution

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10
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one of the most imüprtamt factors in managing the day of the event

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communication/information flow

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waht does a communication plan do

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maximize efficiency with which people communicate while minimizing the day of the event

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what is important regarding staff scheduling

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arrival and check-in
staff briefing
responsibilities overview
breaks an rotation
problem resolution - educate how to deal with issues
positional assignment
postevent debriefing and staff evaluation

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13
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what increases the efficiency of event operations and ticket collections

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technology - specialized softwares

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14
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arrival of participants

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first opportunity to create an impression of event

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15
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logisitcs of participants

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depends on event
locker rooms
hospitality
equipment
warm-up areas
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what are other aspects that are important in relation to participants

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communication
liaisons
seperate locker rooms for officials
departure of participants

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17
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partcipant evaluation of event

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determining factor if they intend events in future again
ideas how event can be improved
help to plan future event

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18
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important factors regarding sponsors of an event

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hopitality - exceed expectations
signage
public address announcements
promotion - timing and execution

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19
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what needs to be evaluated post event

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budget
afety
enjoyment
success
data collection 
media/stakeholder satisfaction
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20
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examples for issues that may come up

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injury to fans
parking problems
protests
crowd rushes
failure of employee
accumulating trash
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21
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legal considerations that need to be considered

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insurance
weather - may result in cancellation
employment
regulations, licenses, and permits
food handling
liquor
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22
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what is important to know regarding insurance of an event

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varies based on loaction of event

liability insurance always necessary

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23
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definition of tort (Unrecht)

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a civil wrong or injury that often results in monetary damages

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24
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damages

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harm resulting in loss of value for which money can compensate

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25
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what does the tort (Unrecht) law involve

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civil, not criminal actions

negligence (Fahrlässigkeit)

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categories of torts

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intentional torts - intent to commit act and harm
megligence or gross negligence (hault) - no intent to commit, but failure to act carefully
products liability - legally responsible regardless of intent

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27
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what are contracts

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agreements between events and facilitirs, vendors, and ancillary contractors
must be negotiated and formalized
promise that offer willl be presented, considered, and accepted

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28
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2 types of contracts

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bilateral - 2 parties engagin promise

unilateral - one direction

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29
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offer of an contract

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initial promise

usually price tag included

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30
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consideration in relation to contracts

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sth of value offered by one person in exchange of sth of value from other person

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31
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capacity related to contracts

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being of legal ae and metally capable of understanding promise

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32
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facility contracts

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most facilites don´t put on own events

agreement between facility- and event manager

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33
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game contracts

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no discrepancies in terms between participating teams

date, time, location…

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34
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sponsoorship contracts

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expectations
rights
benefits
fees
governing laws
logo usage
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35
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waiver and releases contracts

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if event is participatory -> use waivers

releases organization from liabilities, if participats become injured

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36
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example for federal legislation

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americans with disablities act (ADA)

occupational safety and health asministration (OSHA)

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37
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risk management

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process for managing identifieable risks and insuring those not manageable
process is for visitors often invisible

38
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what does a risk management plan contain

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all necessary elements of a crisis management -, emergeny action -, and communication plan

39
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process in which risk management should happen

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identify risk
project potential issues
identify remedies
do what is necessary to prevent injuries
create plan
40
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what is a resource when assessing issues and attmepting to classify them

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doscumentation of previous incidents

41
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4 option for treating risks

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retain
reduce
avoid
transfer

42
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what does treat and manage of risk require

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generating standard operating procedures (SOPs)

43
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steps of developing risk management plan

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determine potential risks

classification of risks

44
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what does successful implementation of a risk management plan require

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understanding ofo expectations

45
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key of facilitation of risk management plan

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effectiveness of communication plan

46
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threats to an event

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medical attention
heat-related illness
lightning sefty
equipment and supervision - safety issues

47
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what does good crowd controlling lead to public

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enjoyment
ecourages attendance
reduced accidents, liability claims…

48
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what does a good crowd control plan include

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# of people
behavior of spectators
layout of facilites
movement of guests
emergencies
customer service
49
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other factors that need to be considered when developing a crowd management plan

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crowd expectations
crowd dynamics and demographics
movement theory
evacuation procedures
fan education, alc policy
trained staff
crowd control
signage
50
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typical sign related to crowd manageemnt

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directional and informatioal signs

51
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what is marketing thought of as

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promotion
selling
advertising

52
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what is marketing

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a set of processes

53
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what is a process

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particular course or series of actions

54
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what does a marketing management process look like

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one big idea

multiple little idea towards big goal

55
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5 steps in strategic marketing process

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scan and analyze self
clarify strategic objective and goals
develop a marketing plan
integrate marketing plan into broader, strategic allocation of resources to ensure success
control and evaluate
56
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what can organizational goals be thought of

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signposts

support to focus on purpose

57
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what is a goal

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long-term purpose
not measurable or limited to time period
financial and strategic goals

58
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financial goals

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specification and organization ants to achieve in terms of revenue and profit

59
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strategic goals

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specification of performance that an organization wants to achieve in terms of long-term marketing position and comptetiveness

60
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what is an objective

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short-term purpose
measurable, challenging, and time-specific
guides markeitng process

61
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characteristics of objectives

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suitability - supports mission and vision
linkage - developed to achieve broad objective
measurability
feasibility
acceptability
motivating

62
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what do we need information on to develop a marketing plan

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market
competitors
customers

63
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part of step 3 - develop a marketing plan

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market selection

64
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what does market selection include

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segmentation
targeting
positioning

65
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market segmentation

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demographics
geographics
consumer patterns
utility
psychographics
66
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market targeting

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sizable
measurable
reachable
behavioral pattern

67
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market positioning

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how do we want people to think about our product

68
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what is a marketing mix decision divided into

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product
price
place
promotion

69
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primary activites for implementing marketing plan

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organizing
leadership and interaction
resources acquisition and allocation
coordination and timing of activities
info management
70
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organizing related to implementing a marketing plan

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how organization should be structured to be carry plan out

71
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leadership and interaction related to implement a marketing plan

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those involved in process need to understand roles - provide feedback
motivation of workforce to implement plan

72
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resources acquisition and allocation of integrating markeiting plan

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people woth right skills
appropriate equipment
money
influenced by economic environment

73
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coordination and timing of activities to implement a marketing plan

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securing human, financial and technological resources

activities carried out in timly manner

74
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information management in relation to implementing a marketing plan

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info carried to appropriate peopleinfo about tarket segment is vital to develop mix elements

75
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how do we know when and how to change a plan

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by evaluating the acievement of goals and objectives

76
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steps of control and evaluation

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measuring results
compare results to objectives and goals
communicate results
modify the plan as needed

77
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how do we measure results

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sales analysis
profitability analysis
customer satisfaction
marketing audit

78
Q

what causes facility security to change

A

9/11

79
Q

what is key to security

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forseeability

80
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what is necessary to ensure employees are capable of implementing a security plan

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a plan
facility that meets applicable building codes and statues
sufficient staff
properly trained staff

81
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another important aspect regarding security

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crowd management

82
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crowd management

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what kind of crowd
how do crowds move
fan/participation education

83
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difference between crowd management and crowd control

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croud control -> when already in trouble

crowd management -> proactive steps to prevent crowd problems

84
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event security perimeters

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inner
middle
outer

85
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outer perimeter

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buffer zone
goal - reduce vehicle traffic
extend to max practical possible
minimum 100 ft.

86
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middle perimeter

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first level of access for staff and spectators

need a ticket/credential

87
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inner perimeter

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varies depend of event/facility type
locker rooms, stage, warm up area…
high level of security
need of credential

88
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crisis planning

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what internal, external, or technology threats can harm a facility

89
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emergency action plan

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can be mandated by the OSHA to give employees and consumer the means to get out of facility alive

90
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continuity management

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how a facility stays open or recover after a major disaster

e.g. fire, eathquake, terror…