Midterm #2 Flashcards
what tasks need to be accomplished for an event day preperation
plan
anticipation - what could happen
delegate - who is doing what
communicate
what can the path from a concept - execution of an event be divided into
critical path - week by week
run of play - hour by hour
event script - minute by minute
examples for responsibilities that need to be prepared for an event day
security parking, transport concession staff training alc emergency sevice ...
what is important to know regarding event flow
flow of activities, vehicles, spectators, participants, officials, and material around the site are logistical concerns
what is the idea of an alternative plan
contingency plan to deal with anything that could disrupt the event or harm people
flexibility to implement alternative plan
what does good customer service do
increases positive word to mouth
can distinguish event from competition
waht causes an increase in good customer service
management needs to priority customer´s needs
new technology
5 point method of dealing with an upset customer
listen
apologize
emphasize
explain
new LEAP strategy used by pepple beach to provide good customer service
listen
emphasize
acknowledge the problem
provide a solution
one of the most imüprtamt factors in managing the day of the event
communication/information flow
waht does a communication plan do
maximize efficiency with which people communicate while minimizing the day of the event
what is important regarding staff scheduling
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
what increases the efficiency of event operations and ticket collections
technology - specialized softwares
arrival of participants
first opportunity to create an impression of event
logisitcs of participants
depends on event locker rooms hospitality equipment warm-up areas ...
what are other aspects that are important in relation to participants
communication
liaisons
seperate locker rooms for officials
departure of participants
partcipant evaluation of event
determining factor if they intend events in future again
ideas how event can be improved
help to plan future event
important factors regarding sponsors of an event
hopitality - exceed expectations
signage
public address announcements
promotion - timing and execution
what needs to be evaluated post event
budget afety enjoyment success data collection media/stakeholder satisfaction
examples for issues that may come up
injury to fans parking problems protests crowd rushes failure of employee accumulating trash ...
legal considerations that need to be considered
insurance weather - may result in cancellation employment regulations, licenses, and permits food handling liquor
what is important to know regarding insurance of an event
varies based on loaction of event
liability insurance always necessary
definition of tort (Unrecht)
a civil wrong or injury that often results in monetary damages
damages
harm resulting in loss of value for which money can compensate
what does the tort (Unrecht) law involve
civil, not criminal actions
negligence (Fahrlässigkeit)
categories of torts
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
what are contracts
agreements between events and facilitirs, vendors, and ancillary contractors
must be negotiated and formalized
promise that offer willl be presented, considered, and accepted
2 types of contracts
bilateral - 2 parties engagin promise
unilateral - one direction
offer of an contract
initial promise
usually price tag included
consideration in relation to contracts
sth of value offered by one person in exchange of sth of value from other person
capacity related to contracts
being of legal ae and metally capable of understanding promise
facility contracts
most facilites don´t put on own events
agreement between facility- and event manager
game contracts
no discrepancies in terms between participating teams
date, time, location…
sponsoorship contracts
expectations rights benefits fees governing laws logo usage ...
waiver and releases contracts
if event is participatory -> use waivers
releases organization from liabilities, if participats become injured
example for federal legislation
americans with disablities act (ADA)
occupational safety and health asministration (OSHA)