378 EXAM

Examples of business operation issues for codes of conduct in the meetings and events industry include

A and B

Scheduling events with consideration for religious festivals and holy days has the following benefits:

A and B

Examples of faith-based dietary requirements include:

A and B only

The what dimension of the event ecosystem

A and C

The Hamlet decision refers to

B and C

The circular economy is a term referring to

a closed-loop approach that mimics natural systems

The term decision point refers to

a point in time where a decision must be made based on evaluation of alternatives and a balance between people, planet, and profit

Labor practice considerations for the meetings and events industry include

all of the others

The Copenhagen Sustainable Meetings Protocol:

all of the others

What is suitcasing?

business is solicited by non exhibitors at or around the convention center or by exhibitors and sponsors in non designated areas

An organization offering or accepting undisclosed commissions is an example of which of the following categories?

buying influence or engaging in conflicts of interest

Social return on investment:

calculates the monetary value of social impact by measuring inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact

The overlap between environmental protection and economic efficiency is referred to as:

eco-efficiency

The overlap between environmental protection and social justice is referred to as:

environmental justice

Which of the following is true when sourcing food and beverage?

event professionals should look at what it is, how it was grown, and how it was transported before making a decision

Gift exchanges are never acceptable between buyers and suppliers.

false

Shared value and existing meetings industry ROI methodology are incompatible.

false

The Volunteer Functions Inventory is a tool for scheduling volunteer roles at a meeting or event.

false

The sustainability hierarchy ranks event venues according to the triple bottom line.

false

Shared value:

is a new form of business model that seeks to achieve economic prosperity over the long term through the creation of value and a positive contribution to broader social issues

What is meant by the geographic context?

issues specific to the meeting or event destination, such as a shortage of water

The elements of the MAUDE framework for socially responsible events are:

meaningful, aligned, unique skills, destination specific, and engaging

Inspiring post-event sustainable behavior is an example of?

meetings and events as catalysts

Reducing an event's carbon footprint is an example of?

meetings and events as conservers

Organizing a tree-planting project for an event is an example of?

meetings and events as creators

What are the four broad areas of meetings and events industry ethical dilemmas?

planner/supplier relationships, employer/employee relationships, attendee issues and the impact on society and the environment

Cluster CSR:

refers to the banding together of organizations to benefit their businesses and address issues important to the market and to society

The how dimension of the event ecosystem

refers to the sustainability aspects of service providers for meetings and events

The term systems view means

the process of understanding how specific event elements relate to one another

What is the expression "giving back" used to represent?

transactional CSR

What is the expression "changing society" used to represent?

transformational CSR

What is the expression "building bridges" used to represent?

transitional CSR

CSR initiatives can broadly be categorized as internal business process improvements and external outreach programs.

true

Commissions should be disclosed.

true

In the where dimension of the ecosystem model, the first decision to be made is whether or not to use technology.

true

Strategic corporate social responsibility is an idea that links organizational strategy and objectives with the needs of the community for the benefit of both.

true

The GBS Codex Principles are a collection of widely endorsed conduct guidelines.

true

The fourth pillar of sustainability is culture.

true

The three elements of the framework for strategic CSR initiatives for meetings and events are: identification; design and implementation; and extension and legacy.

true

The why dimension of the event ecosystem is a decision about how events are driven by organizational needs and objectives.

true

Your supplier selection policies have the potential to influence ethical behavior.

true