Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Practice Exam

Who qualifies as internal stakeholders?

1. Attendees

2. Owner of the project and department employees

3. Local community members

4. External sponsors

The correct answer is: Owner of the project and department employees

The designation of internal stakeholders primarily includes individuals and groups that are directly involved in the operations and management of a project or event. This encompasses the owner of the project, who has a vested interest in its success, as well as employees from various departments who contribute to its planning and execution. Their roles and responsibilities significantly impact the overall outcome of the event, as they are typically engaged in decision-making processes, resource allocation, and operational tasks. In contrast, attendees refer to the participants or guests who engage with the event but do not have a say in its internal management. Local community members represent individuals who may be affected by the event but are not directly involved with it internally. External sponsors, while crucial for providing funding or support, are also not considered internal as they operate outside the immediate organizational structure of the event or project. Each of these other groups plays important roles, but their involvement does not provide them the same internal stake or influence over the event as the project owner and department employees have.