Introduction to event

 
Event Management HM-402 
Uttarakhand Open University 
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bodies usually spend substantial amount of money on their event decor, because to a 
very large extent it portrays their style and taste. 
Decorations at an event are necessary for setting the mood, framing the emotion and 
underscoring the importance of the event. From crepe paper streamers to 
professionally-designed displays of color and beauty, decorations generally work 
within a theme determined by event sponsors and coordinators, setting the stage for 
the bulk of the event proceedings. 
Decorating for large events can prove daunting, requiring equally large displays to be 
seen among a sea of people, vendors, event booths and accompanying equipment. 
Colors must be chosen and established for the event in keeping with the chosen 
theme, reflected in promotional materials, advertisements and floral arrangements, 
tying the whole together into a feast. Therefore an event manager must possess skills 
of creativity, appreciate new ideas and allows freedom to talent in the organization to 
contribute to its best potential. 
4.16 PERSONAL ETIQUETTES
Webster defines Etiquettes as "the forms, manners, and ceremonies established by 
convention as acceptable or required in social relations, in a profession, or in official 
life." Etiquette is respect, good manners, and good behaviour. It is not just each of 
these things, but it is all of these things rolled into one. For the purposes of this unit 
we will focus on five elements of business behaviour:
 Work Behavior 
 Meeting People 
 Telephone Etiquette 
 Dining Etiquette and
 Etiquette for Correspondence. 
Work Etiquette: The following principles can be utilized by event employees to 
show proper etiquette; they include all aspects of the work environment:
 Be timely. Arrive to work and meetings on time. Complete work assignments 
on time and maintain discipline and punctuality
 Be polite, pleasant and courteous in interpersonal communication
 Learn work culture by utilize effective relationships skills to discover 
appropriate behaviour. Pay attention to standard operating procedures and 
guidelines
 Understand the work environment by respecting the vision , mission and 
objective of the founders and develop a positive attitude towards team 
members
 Appear as professional as possible. Being well groomed and clean is 
essential. Must adhere to basic grooming standards expected at the work 
environment
 Adopt a winners attitude Those who accept challenges and display 
creativity are valuable. 
 Be flexible. By remaining flexible and implementing change you gain a 
reputation as a cooperative employee.

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