...The car rental company EU-Rent has 1000 renting branches and 200,000 cars in towns all over Europe. At each branch cars, classified by car group, are available for rental. Each branch has a manager and booking clerks who arrange rentals and reservations for future rentals. Cars rented from one branch of EU-Rent may be returned to any other branch. The rental period and the car group are specified at the time of reservation. The renting branch must ensure that the car has been returned to some branch at the end of the rental period. If a car is returned to a branch other than the one that rented it, the car is assigned to the new branch. At the end of each day cars are assigned to reservations for the following day. If no car of a requested group is available, a branch manager may ask other nearby branches if they have cars they can transfer to him. EU-Rent has 400 service depots, each serving several branches. Cars may be booked for maintenance at any time provided that the service depot has capacity on the day in question. For simplicity, only one booking per car per day is allowed. A rental or service may cover several days. There are about 20,000,000 rental bookings and 800,000 service bookings per year. A customer can have several reservations but only one booking at a time. EU-Rent keeps records of about 5,000,000 customers, their rentals and bad experiences with customers. This information is used to decide whether to approve a rental. Customer records are kept until...
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...ONLINE CAR RENTAL SYSTEM SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY BSC Computer science COURSE CODE SCO 400 BY MUHAMMAD TOBOSO DAUD REG NO: J17S/11624/2011 Phone No: 0770305102 Email: modifaya@gmail.com Supervisor: Daisy M Ireri Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 The Background of the Project 5 1.2 Problem Statement 5 1.3 Objective 6 1.4 Project Scope 6 1.5 Project Significance 7 Conclusion 7 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 8 2.1 Introduction 8 2.2 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 8 2.3 Facts and Findings 9 2.3.1 Domain 9 2.3.2 Existing Systems 9 2.3.3 Problems in existing system 10 2.3.4 Differences between the manual and the computerized system that is going to be developed 11 CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH APPROACHES AND METHODOLOGIES 12 Research methodology 12 3.0 Introduction 12 3.1 Project Methodology 12 Waterfall Methodology 12 3.2 System Study and Investigation 12 3.2.1 Interviews 13 3.2.2 Observation 13 3.3 Summary 13 3.4 Budget 14 CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 15 4.1 REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS 15 4.1.1 User Requirement 15 4.1.2 Functional Requirement 15 4.1.3 Non-Functional Requirements...
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...ONLINE VEHICLE RESERVATION AND RENTAL SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The advantage of having a car is that you can travel anywhere you want at any time without having to transfer from one vehicle to another. But it is not easy for an individual to have a car. Mainly because all cars are expensive and not affordable. That’s why some organizations offer a rent a vehicle service. Customers can call or walk-in in order to rent or reserve a vehicle. The current system is maybe error prone and customers are dissatisfied. An Online Vehicle Reservation and Rental System is being considered in order to reduce and totally eliminate loss of customers to competitors, and save the company from folding up. OBJECTIVES GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY To develop an Online Vehicle Reservation and Rental System to automate vehicle rental and reservation so that customers do not need to walk-in or call in order to reserve a vehicle. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY * To develop a system that will allow the customers to reserve and rent a vehicle online from anywhere within the country * To make the car rental and reservation more convenient for the customers * To develop a system that can keep track of all vehicle reservations and returns SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY This study was made to find out that the use of online rental system can lessen the time and effort consume by the customer in reserving and renting vehicles. Every work process activity is done by computer means...
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...usage of the different car models offered by the car sharing service. Purposes: For Car Sharing Models it is very important to offer cars which are most needed by the customer. One factor which influences the demand of the customers could be the weather. This question has to be answered to react on the customers needs. Due to the fact that the competitive situation in this branch is under pressure it is very important for Car Sharing Models to offer cars which are most needed by the customer. To achieve a high acceptance of the customer the planning of the buying department has to be adjusted to the customer needs. The result should answer the question if the customers choose cars by considering the weather conditions. The result could be that customers are using more of convertibles when the sun is shining. Another result could be that the people are using the X1 more when it is snowing because this model has an all-wheel drive. Moreover the customers could use the other BMW models less when it is snowing, because the rear wheel drive is less comfortable and less save on a snowy underground. Another result could be that the type of the vehicle does not depend on the weather. Related work Category Title Autor General analysis of car sharing Besitzen oder Teilen: Sozialwissenschaftliche Analyse des Car Sharing (2003) Sylvia Harms General analysis of car sharing Mobilität vs. Nachhaltigkeit. Soziale, ökologische und ökonomische Auswirkungen des Car-Sharing (2011) MIchelle...
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...state governments play? • What barriers have been identified and how might these be overcome? • What strategies, techniques and policies are effective at promoting sustainable consumption through reusing, renting, repairing, and sharing products and materials? • What GHG reduction benefits can be achieved through these activities? • What strategies, techniques, policies and innovative approaches have not yet been tried but have been proposed that are considered to have greatest potential? Note: This research summary builds on the findings of a previous literature review “Changing Consumer Behavior” presented at the 2012 annual Forum meeting. Many of the issues and key findings related to sustainable consumption are addressed there. Sustainable consumption is a rich and nuanced topic for which extensive literature exists. While not the primary focus of this review, the concepts around sustainable consumption provide a context for exploring specific activities of individual consumers such as renting, repairing, reusing, borrowing, sharing of goods and the ways that governments engage in promoting, influencing and regulating these activities Background While the broader concept of sustainable consumption has been the focus of international policy and research, the formation of the “sharing economy” is an emerging trend that is just now capturing the interest of researchers, policy...
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...action performed (procedure, tools, equipment) | Why is action performed (purpose) | Disseminate mail | Incoming mail | Recieve delivery from Mail room | Disburse mail to the appropriate employees | Schedule appointments | Schedule appointments for employees and new hires | Schedule appointments in outlook | Schedule meeting for staff and new hires. | Corresponding | Incoming inquires | Use of word and excel | Initiate responses to incoming inquiries | Answer Phones | Incoming calls | Switchboard | Forward to appropriate employee | Greeting | Incoming clients/employees | Front desk | To ensure hospitality at the front desk | Filing | Employee files and incoming correspondence | Files/filing system | The ability to file and retrieve files as needed in current filing system. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Task Statements 1 | Receive and disburse incoming mail to the appropriate employees. | 2 | Schedule appointments for employees and new hires | 3 | Correspond with the income inquires | 4 | Answering the phones and directing calls to the appropriate employee. | 5 | Receive incoming person with hospitality | 6 | File personal files and incoming correspondence | 7 | | 8 | | KSA Statements: Human Resource Receptionist Student Name | Sheila Humphrey | | Task Statement(copy/paste all task statements here) | Knowledge(cognitive skill) | Skill(learned) | Ability(competence) | 1 | Disseminate mail to appropriate employee...
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...FAIRYLAND APARTMENT Introduction a) Problem statement * What are the problems that encourage you to choose the title? * Student Accommodation Management System is a complex and important system to assist a corporation to manage and improve services for an apartment. I’m interested about the system because I am confusing how does it works to maintain and keep enhance the services for an university student apartment. The system also help to reduce paperwork that is hardcopy of any document because it is very hard to arrange and keep it. If we have this kind of system, we can enjoy the convenience and we just need to key in all of the information from documents into the Student Accommodation Management System. * What problems that is occurring in the existing system? * There are some problems occurring in the existing system such as someone leaving early, not getting back their deposit back, repairs, sanitation and noisy neighbours. b) Project Objective * The objective of your project (at least 3 and explain each objective) * To provide convenient to our residents especially university students in their daily life. * We had a food court and shop lot of sell food and drink to university student. Beside, we also have multi-storey car park to those who have their own car. They are able to enjoy laundry services at shop lot anytime and our apartment is adjacent to university which is merely 40 metres apart and is only 1 minute walking...
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...Running head: CONTRADICTION CONCEPTS IN AAIOFI WITH ISLAMIC BANKING Contradiction concepts in Islamic Banking in Malaysia Nor Alina bt Abdul Latip International Islamic University Malaysia Abstract This study investigates the concepts use in Islamic Banking in Malaysia and compares it with guidelines provide by Islamic teachings. It finds that most Islamic banks in Malaysia offer BBA in home financing and Ijarah in car financing as their products. The findings show that concepts of BBA and Ijarah practise in Islamic Institutions in Malaysia are differ from the actual Islamic teachings. The study also reveals that Islamic banks are restricted to the Malaysian requirements in providing their products. Page no Abstract 2 Introduction 4 Literature review 5 Methodology 7 Findings 7 Conclusion 13 1.0 INTRODUCTION Financial Accounting Organization for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions is known as Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). It was established in 1991 (AAOIFI, 2007, p.8). AAOIFI standards are drawn from Islamic teaching. The standards free from three important concepts that are used in conventional institutions which are interest...
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...Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 3 1.1. Background of the study 3 1.2. Hypothesis 4 1.3. Aim 4 1.4. Objectives 5 1.5. Structure of the dissertation 5 1.6. Summary 7 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 8 2.1. Introduction 8 2.2. Comparison of traditional and online sales 8 2.2.1. The individual businessman segment 9 2.2.2. The business group segment's sales channels 10 2.2.3. Individual travellers' sales channels 10 2.2.4. Sales channels of leisure group travellers 11 2.3. Sales and sales tools in the hotel industry and their development 12 2.4. Distribution channels 16 2.4.1. Types of distribution channels 17 2.4.2. Participants of the distribution channels 18 2.5. Development of distribution and the appearance of e-reservations 19 2.5.1. Early stages 19 2.5.2. Internet Distribution System 20 2.5.3. Online Travel Agents 21 2.5.4. Latest tendencies 23 2.5.5. Social Media 24 2.5.6. Consumer Generated Media 25 2.5.7. Meta Search Engines 25 2.6. Travel, booking and research behaviour among Hungarian travellers 26 2.6.1. Travel behaviour 26 2.6.2. Booking behaviour 27 2.6.3. Research behaviour 29 2.7. Summary 30 3. METHODOLOGY 31 3.1. Introduction 31 3.2. Secondary Research 31 3.3. Primary Research 32 3.4. Data Analysis Methods 33 3.5. Summary 33 4. EVALUATION OF RESULTS 34 4.1. Introduction 34 4.2. Interviews with intermediaries 35 4.2.1. Mr. Mate Hegedus, Revenue Specialist of Expedia Lodging Partner Services 35 ...
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...| Hospitality and Restaurant Management As an In-Demand Course: | A Survey Study | | Peter Jay Obillo | 10/1/2013 | | CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Background of the Study In the annual rate of enrollees at Panpacific University North Philippines, The College of Hotel and Restaurant Management takes the place of one of the courses that has a high percentage of enrollments every year in the other courses offered. This result shows that many students are giving interest of taking up Hotel and Restaurant Management course. Hospitality Management is one of the courses that is in-demand in the Philippines and all around the world. The program has a very broad scope of subject and skills to be learned, it may come in many names; these are food and beverage, hospitality management, and travel and tourism business, cruise line and maritime. Here are some factors why Hotel and Restaurant Management course is in-Demand: 1.)Wide Range of Opportunities- Hospitality Industry is very huge. You can find different Hospitality companies anywhere in the globe. Because of this you will Have Unlimited opportunities for your career. You can choose to work in your local or find jobs abroad. 2.)Different Career Path- Graduates who study Hotel and Restaurant Management choose a career based on their expertise or shift to another field related to Hospitality Management. You can be a Restaurant Manager, Hotel Manager or any career that is related in hospitality industry. 3.)High...
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...submitted as McNamee, A, Ethical Issues arising from the Real Time Tracking and Monitoring of People Using GPS-based Location Services, Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Honours), University of Wollongong, 2005,71p. Research Online is the open access institutional repository for the University of Wollongong. For further information contact the UOW Library: research-pubs@uow.edu.au Ethical Issues arising from the Real Time Tracking and Monitoring of People Using GPS-based Location Services Abstract The Global Positioning System is a constellation of 24 satellites which have the ability to calculate the position, time and velocity of any GPS receiver. Ethical concerns arise when a person carrying a receiver has their location transmitted to second party. This type of tracking has a wide variety of applications including tracking dementia sufferers, tracking parolees and law enforcement. A literature review found that the ethics of GPS tracking has not been thoroughly assessed. This paper investigates the ethical issues arising from the real time tracking of people using GPS-based location services. Usability context analysis and an observational study were the methodology used in this study. Usability context analysis provided insight into GPS tracking over the contexts of care, control and convenience. Its current applications could be seen in the tracking of Alzheimer’s patients, parents tracking children, law enforcement, parolee and sex offenders...
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...The Journal of Applied Business Research – May/June 2015 Volume 31, Number 3 Collaborative Consumption And Sustainability: A Discursive Analysis Of Consumer Representations And Collaborative Website Narratives Anne-Sophie Binninger, NEOMA Business School, France Nacima Ourahmoune, NEOMA Business School, France Isabelle Robert, University Lille Nord de France-SKEMA Business School, France ABSTRACT In this article, the authors analyze the collaborative consumption model and its contribution to sustainable consumption. Indeed, collaborative consumption is considered as an alternative, ecological consumption mode (Bostman & Rogers, 2011), but previous research has no yet deeply explored to what extent it contributes the sustainable scheme and values. The study therefore investigates both the producer side (collaborative websites) and consumer side (blog participants) to decipher how sustainable ideals are shaped in this context and how consumers attend to them. Six segments of consumers have been identified which can help marketing and sustainable levers better frame their offer. Keywords: Collaborative Consumption; Sustainable Consumption; Access-Based Consumption; Sharing INTRODUCTION O ver the last decade, markets have changed significantly in terms of our relationship to goods, leading to other forms of acquisition and consumption than via possession (Rifkin, 2000, Lovelock and Gummeson 2004, Mont, 2002, Giesler 2006, Chen, 2009, Belk, 2010, Gansky 2010; Bostman & Rogers...
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...economy? SHARING CORPS SHOULD COMPANIES build a new competitive advantage BY embracing the SHARING ECONOMY? ECOVALA - December 2013 1 Sharing corps: Should company build competitive advantage by embracing the sharing economy? Ecovala © 2013 This report was produced by the Ecovala in December 2013. If no other source is specified, the contents of this report are under a Creative Commons Attribution – Non-Commercial - Share Alike 3.0 Unported License. You can find the full text of the license in this website. Ecovala Ecovala provides innovative solutions to private and public organisations to accelerate their transition towards sustainability. The organisation offers a wide range of services around sustainability and system innovation: from companies’ environmental assessment to sustainable strategic design, from new green services definition to effective implementation of CSR management. Based in Finland, the organisation is active throughout Europe, relying on an extensive network of like-minded organisations and sustainability experts. www.ecovala.eu Author Erwan Mouazan is director and founder of Ecovala. He develops and implements innovative sustainability solutions both at private and public level. Erwan owns a Master's degree in economics, with a specialization in international management. In the last 9 years, he has worked at international level in environmental NGOS and sustainable development / CSR consultancies. He is currently completing...
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...Research Method (Sarah) Introduction The research method is outlined by an alternative study of the plan. This study will look at three main aspects: the technical specifications of the subject matter, the personal account, and the literary interpretation. The architectural plan is traditionally represented without the human figure, or as Robin Evans has pointed out, drawn as “amoebic” figures. Architectural drawings are often studied with a technical slant, although architecture has long been considered as “social artifact”1 . Thus literature, accompanied by photographic illustrations, is emergent as a device to test architectural apparatus, particularly in the domestic realm where aspects of dwelling and occupancy are not as closely recorded in formal documents as its physical history (e.g. building completion, demolition). This enables us to investigate the relationship between the building plan and its occupants, to understand the architecture as a dwelling. Technical specifications The Pearl Bank Apartments, built in 1972, was built to offer a transcendent mode of living that differentiated the uppermiddle class. More than its unprecedented stature that boasted an elite model of highdensity living, an interior component was specifically marketed as a key selling point — the living room. In the original Pearl Bank Apartments sales brochure, the text and images boast a large and brightlylit living room attached to a doublevolume ...
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...Kelsey Squiers PP&D 212 March 14, 2014 University of California Biking Proposal – Environmental Impacts Background In the spring of 2013, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) was ranked by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), one of the most respected bicycle advocacy associations in the country, as a Silver level bike-friendly university. The LAB’s ranking system is based on five “E” aspects (engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation). A Silver ranking means that UCI “[d]efinitely feel[s] welcoming to bikes but there is still usually work to be done in two or three of the “E”s to undergird the bicycling culture and opportunities” (bikeleague.org). While UCI provides sustainable transportation incentives, has some infrastructure for biking, a bike-rental program, and is home to a few bike-enthusiast clubs, the campus is falls short in three of the LAB’s “E”s: Engineering, Education, and Encouragement. Engineering: There are three types of bicycle routes on the UCI campus. These include dedicated bicycle paths, pedestrian/bicycle shared paths, roads with bike lanes, and a small number of sharrows (located on the roads within housing complexes). Currently, there are only three distinct sections of the UCI campus that have dedicated bicycle lanes, which are all located on the outskirts of campus. The most commonly used bike path within the UCI campus is a mixed pedestrian/bicycle path encircling Aldrich Park. Roads with bike lanes make...
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