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Event Management

Notes 8.7 Summary

Protocol is a diplomatic and political term that refers to appropriate behavior and rules of
conduct for a particular situation or event.

Protocol can also be a more sophisticated word to use to denote appropriate actions or
rules in business.
Protocol can also be used as a verb, meaning “to draw up or issue a protocol,” but is most
often used to refer to rules or conventions.
The word protocol comes from the Greek protocollon.
Protocollon meaning a leaf of paper glued to a manuscript volume that describes the
contents.
In information technology, a protocol is the special set of rules that end points in a
telecommunication connection use when they communicate.
Protocols specify interactions between the communicating entities.

Protocols exist at several levels in a telecommunication connection.
There are protocols for the data interchange at the hardware device level and protocols for
data interchange at the application program level.
Protocols are often described in an industry or international standard.
Ensure the delivery and pick up is included in the hire cost.

Jug of water and glasses for the speakers’ stage is recommended.
Name Tags/Place Cards Name tags are highly recommended for stand up.
Place cards are appropriate for most sit-down meals.
A senior staff member should be delegated the task of meeting VIPs on arrival and
introducing them to other guests as required.

8.8 Keywords

Protocol: The Protocol is a diplomatic and political term that refers to appropriate behavior and
rules of conduct for a particular situation or event.
Origination of protocol: Word protocol comes from the Greek protocollon.

Protocol as a verb: Protocol can also be used as a verb, meaning “to draw up or issue a protocol,”
but is most often used to refer to rules or conventions.
Protocollon: Meaning a leaf of paper glued to a manuscript volume that describes the contents.

Place cards: Place cards are appropriate for most sit-down meals.
8.9 Review Questions

1. What is meant by protocol?
2. Explain the literal meaning of protocol.
3. Explain the origination of term protocol.
4. What is meant by protocollon?
5. How is protocol used in information technology?

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