Special Characteristic of the event environment Making a decision is generally represented as making a choice between alternatives. Such definition assumes a relatively stable environment in which to make the decision and straightforward link between choice and the result of the choice. This is rarely the case in event management. It also assumes that the choice and its consequences are fully understood. In a complex system this is almost impossible.
Decision making for events is more a matter of reducing the uncertainty of a course of actions.
The decision will not be hermetically sealed for the other parts of the event. It will be effected by decisions made elsewhere. For example the carefully though out decision to use a venue can be annulled by a choice by the client or CEO or any major stakeholder. Any decisions in this fluid situation imply that the decision maker will strive to make them work. There are many decision made over the life cycle of an event.