...The Science of Disasters EAS 201 – Written Assignment 5 1. What is the difference between a flash flood and a regional flood? Are the causes the same? Are the effects the same? Flash Flood; are walls of water, set up in a matter of hours by a large convective storm. Many automobile related deaths in a flash flood are in 2 feet of water due to the buoyant lift and current of the water. In 1997, in Antelope Canyon a flash flood took 12 hikers, tumbling them down the canyon as helpless on lookers could only watch. A wall of water builds due to steep topography, channeling the water and striking a particular area in a thunderstorm. In Big Thompson Canyon, Colorado in 1976, a thunderstorm remained stationary in the canyon for four hours. The topography fed the flash floods and carried many hikers and tourist down the canyon to their death. Many survived by fleeing their cars and climbing to safety, seeking shelter along the canyon walls. Those who chose to stay with their cars were swept away in the flood and died. The weight and proximity of the vehicle couldn’t allow them to achieve the safety they required. Regional Flood; different from flash floods, regional floods inundate an area with rainfall over several weeks, causing fewer deaths and often more damage. Occurring in areas of large river valleys and low topography, these heavy rains often result due to cyclonic systems. Their can be many contributing factors as to why a particular river may flood; geological...
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...Nichole Athey CISP 111 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY ONLINE Chapter One Willowbrook March 6, 2014 Mike Nicholas, Instructor Certificate of Authorship: By submitting this assignment I hereby certify that I am the author of this assignment. I understand that all coursework is governed by the University Academic Integrity Statement outlined in the DU catalog. I have not consulted or collaborated with anyone else outside of the Davenport University Online classroom environment. I understand that I may use reference material, but my submission should reflect my individual effort and any material utilized outside of the course textbook must be properly referenced and documented using APA format. 1. Prepare an organization chart of Willowbrook School’s paid staff. [pic] Classic 2. List at least three business processes that Willowbrook School performs, and identify the person responsible for the task. • Payroll for teachers and teachers aids.—Kathy Gilliard • Monthly billing for tuition and after-care, records payments and handles bank deposits.-Susan Brown • Maintain all student records. – Susan Brown 3. How might Willowbrook use a transaction processing system, a user productivity system, and a business support system? Give an example for each system, and describe how it would benefit the school. • Transaction processing system- students must be pre-registered for after-care required on a daily basis, the...
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...500 5th Avenue Apt. 419 C, Columbus, GA 31901706.315-0705labondawilson@gmail.com | Velishia Wilson | Objective | My goal is to excel as a facilitator and be a leader in becoming a successful career woman. | Experience | 03/2009 to 9/2009 | CHILDCARE NETWORK | Columbus, GA | LEAD TEACHERTaught required Curriculum as well as using proper disciplinary procedures for toddlers.Provided materials to expand children social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. * Taught number concepts as well as motor, language, and writing skills. | | 08/2005 to 3/2008 | GROWING ROOM | Columbus, GA | LEAD TEACHERIntroduced number concepts as well as motor, language, and writing skills.Taught required Curriculum as well as using proper disciplinary procedures.Provided materials to expand children social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. | | 08/2005 to 7/2006 | SPIRIT FILLED ACADEMY | Columbus, GA | LEAD TEACHERProvided materials that emphasized number concepts as well as motor, language, and writing skills.Provided lessons and activities that exceled their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.Taught required Curriculum and followed proper disciplinary procedures in the classroom. | | 01/2002 to 05/2005 | W.C. BRADLEY COMPANY | Columbus, GA | ASSEMBLERAssembled grill parts with electric drill.Hung, pulled, and packed grill parts.Prepared inventory sheets for grill parts and shipping.________________________________________________________________________________________...
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...Running head: AMBER INN AND SUITES CASE ANALYSIS Amber Inn and Suites Case Analysis Davenport University Marketing Strategies Amber Inn and Suites Case Analysis Case Recap Amber Inn and suites, Inc. is a hotel chain with 250 properties scattered throughout 10 Western and Rocky Mountains states. The hotel chain was formed in 1979, and the company operates 200 Amber Inns, and 50 Amber Inn and Suites. Each Inn has the capacity of approximately 150 individual guest rooms or suite units. In fiscal year 2005 the company projected revenues of $422.6 million and with a net loss of $15.7 million. In the spring of 2005 the Senior Vice, Kelly Elizabeth, President of sales and marketing of Amber Inn and suites, Inc. held a meeting with the vice president of advertising Catherine Grace about the profitability of the company, and to consider options for better success in the future. (Kerin & Peterson, 2010, 331) As a result of this meeting with Catherine Grace the company decided to hold several other meetings including a senior vice president conference with Joseph James the company's new chief executive officer and president. Not more than one week before Mr. James was appointed as chief executive officer after the sudden resignation of his predecessor. The senior vice presidents were given the task of presenting his/her initiatives, plan of expenditures, and outcomes, and budgetary initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year 2006 which was to begin on June 1, 2005. The new...
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...Running head: AMBER INN AND SUITES CASE ANALYSIS Amber Inn and Suites Case Analysis Selwyn Paul Davenport University Marketing Strategies MKTG610 Dr. Paula Zobisch Jul 26, 2011 Amber Inn and Suites Case Analysis Case Recap Amber Inn and suites, Inc. is a hotel chain with 250 properties scattered throughout 10 Western and Rocky Mountains states. The hotel chain was formed in 1979, and the company operates 200 Amber Inns, and 50 Amber Inn and Suites. Each Inn has the capacity of approximately 150 individual guest rooms or suite units. In fiscal year 2005 the company projected revenues of $422.6 million and with a net loss of $15.7 million. In the spring of 2005 the Senior Vice, Kelly Elizabeth, President of sales and marketing of Amber Inn and suites, Inc. held a meeting with the vice president of advertising Catherine Grace about the profitability of the company, and to consider options for better success in the future. (Kerin & Peterson, 2010, 331) As a result of this meeting with Catherine Grace the company decided to hold several other meetings including a senior vice president conference with Joseph James the company's new chief executive officer and president. Not more than one week before Mr. James was appointed as chief executive officer after the sudden resignation of his predecessor. The senior vice presidents were given the task of presenting his/her initiatives, plan of expenditures, and outcomes, and budgetary initiatives for the upcoming fiscal...
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...Professor Manager Lecturer Student Nurse Others___ 5. What is your monthly income? Below S$1,000 S$1,000 – S$1,999 S$2,000 – S$2,999 S$3,000 – S$3,999 S$4,000 – S$4,999 S$5,000 above 6. What is your marital status? Single In a relationship Married Divorced Widow 7. How often do you book a hotel in 1 year? Less than twice 3 – 5 times 6 – 8 times More than 8 times 8. How many times do you travel within 1 year? Once Twice 3 times More than 3 times Never 9. How many times do you visit hotels annually? Once a year Thrice a year Occasionally Not so often Factors affect customers’ decision making: 10. What factor will affect you when you are choosing a hotel? (can pick more than 1) Price Hygiene Brand name Location Surrounding Food Room layout 11. Which factor will you consider first? Price Service 12. You realize the hotel through Network Advertisement Magazines Newspaper Friends Other_____ 13. How do you book a hotel usually? Internet Telephone Travel agency Hotel front-office 14. What is the reason behind your visit or short stay in a hotel? Vacation Business trips Travel...
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...Business environment is the sum total of all factors external/internal to the business firm and that greatly influences their functioning. This interaction helps in strengthening the business firm and using its resources more effectively. 1. Internal Business Environment: Ritz Carlton was in the Hospitality industry and ran 30 Luxury hotels across the world. Their philosophy was to combine commitment and innovation to provide best-in-class service to their customers. 2. External Business Environment: It was obviously a very competitive market and players were always trying to improve their standing in the market. The head of the Carlton group was aware of this environment and although his group was one of the leaders in the market, he knew that a status quo will definitely do irreparable damage to the group. They wanted to build the image among the customers. He has now thrown open a challenge to all the hotels in the group and asked each of them to come up with ideas to make the business more competitive. 2. How did the company manage the team implementation? 1. New teams implemented: An announcement was made to shift the operations of the hotel from the existing structure to team based structure. The implication was that there will be no managers, only teams. The team as a whole would now manage itself, and not be managed/supervised. Many teams were created in charge of different service such as Pre-arrival, Culinary, Banquet, Restaurant, Concierge, etc. 2. Dealing with...
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... Subject: Economics of entrepreneurship Date: 02.05.2011 The Park Turon Introduction The 4 star Park Turon hotel opened in 2009 . The newest modern 11 floor building deluxe Hotel of Tashkent, designed to delight guests with its luxurious accommodations, is seeped in the warm tradition of Indian and Uzbek hospitality combined with International standards. Vision statement Every Room - A Home Mission statement Together we provide a caring, consistent and enjoyable experience, always enticing guests to return. To accomplish this, we attract, develop and appreciate talented people who are part of an inspired and dynamic team. Our success is measured by continuously enhancing our reputation, market position and financial performance to set the Tashkent luxury hotel standard. Accommodation Total Number of Rooms: 120 - Superior Guest Room: 56 - Premium Guest Room: 49 - Privilege Guest Room: 8 - Privilege Grand Guest Room: 7 Hotel Facilities * The Lounge Bar * The Park Café * Business center * Two meeting room * Non-smoking rooms * Indoor swimming pool * Sauna (female/male) * Massage rooms * Fitness Center * Outside Parking Organizational structure Board of directors Responsibilities of some positions: Organizational structure of the Park Turon Hotel is hierarchy. General Manager. A General Manager is responsible for the overall strategic planning and direction of the company...
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...1. Executive Summary We have developed a team of 6 members from our course MGT 489 and came up with this Strategic Plan or Business Plan for a Hotel. We have successfully completed this plan with all our known knowledge. Fro the purpose of developing our Strategic / Business Plan, first of all we have given our hotel a name, i.e. “Grand Royal”. In our Strategic / Business Plan we have discussed several factors that are required in developing a good and implementable plan. This plan required a broad-based understanding of changes taking place in the marketplace in which the company competes, or plans to compete, and the ever-changing financial markets. In-depth technical skills in a variety of disciplines such as financial analysis, sales and marketing, latest technology, and managing growth are critical components in assessing a company's opportunities and risks. Now, let us understand the purpose of a Strategic / Business Plan. Business / Strategic Plan Purpose: Introduction: In today's highly competitive environment, formal business planning is an essential element in achieving business success. A well-written business plan is primarily a communication tool used to obtain financing. In certain instances, particularly with our early stage company, this business plan also serves as a strategic plan. Considering that lenders are inundated by numerous investment opportunities from which they choose only a few, this business plan describes our story and how we intend...
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...oWHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY OVER TIME? 10 GLOBAL HOSPITALITY TRENDS IN HOTELS & RESORTS Time to time hospitality industry experiences important changes that impact globally the hotelier industry practices. Currently global economics factors and increase international travel and tourism volumes, driven by the growing BRIC economies. As well mega events in Europe and South America from 2012 through 2016 have impact the global hospitality sector. As result owners and managers are implementing news worldwide practices to enhance value and competitiveness such as sustainability and brand refreshment (Ernst & Young, 2012). This report will present and reveal top ten trends and issues considered to be primary areas of focus in the global hospitality industry at present time. Firstly this essay will start presenting the new emerging trends in hotels and resorts services and practices. Secondly will reveal a key issue for owners’ and hotel chains .Lastly one main trend that has brought opportunities to increase hotel demand in the global market. In order to be more efficient and more competitive hotels services and practices have suffered changes. Firstly there is less service provided by the staff and more service provided by the guest. It starts from making one's own reservation, self checking in to help self-service breakfasts. The second trend is forever changing employees which cause a shortage of 10-15 million skilled workers in this industry. Consequently...
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...Introducción La Casa de Calidad es un proceso sistemático que permite definir la relación entre las necesidades y expectativas del cliente acerca de un producto o servicio con los requerimientos del diseño de éste. El Despliegue de la Función de Calidad (QFD) permite entender la prioridad de las necesidades de los clientes y encontrar respuestas innovadoras a esos deseos. La matriz resultante pretende transmitir los atributos de calidad que demanda el cliente a través de procesos organizacionales. Es una herramienta complementaria a los estudios de mercado y otros análisis de datos que permite fijar nuevas metas en materia de calidad. El estudio de estos atributos y los de otras empresas del sector permitirán a la empresa realizar un benchmarking para equiparar los niveles de calidad a sus competidores y/o superarlos. Los elementos que componen la Casa de Calidad son: • Requerimientos del cliente (Qué) conformada por una lista de las necesidades y expectativas obtenidos de las declaraciones del cliente. • Características del diseño (Cómo); aquellos atributos relevantes y observables de un producto/servicio. • Matriz de planeamiento; a partir de estudios de mercado u otros tipos de análisis análogos ilustra las opiniones del cliente acerca del producto/servicio. Contempla la importancia relativa de los requerimientos tanto del cliente como de la empresa, así como las calificaciones de los principales competidores. • Matriz de correlación; plasma las opiniones de los analistas...
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... (4) (Problem Descriptions), (2) to address the problems and needs by defining the solution steps/processes, and search relevant information technologies for the solution process automation on the specific problems and needs (Solution Process, Technology Applications and Automation). The purpose of this paper will include an assessment of the role Information and Communications Technology (ICT) plays in addressing problems/needs in the operation of today’s hotels. In a highly dynamic market whose survival depends on responding rapidly to the changes in related factors; ICT systems must be custom designed to match the objectives of the organization. A hotel is an establishment providing paid lodging which could be on a long or short term basis. There are many types of hotels usually depending on locations, size, and offerings. According to the 2012 NAICS Codes hotels are classed under the 721110 group comprising an industry of establishments primarily engaged in providing short term lodging facilities. Hotels greatly...
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...desk area and entrance hall clean and respectable. As a front desk negotiator, you may be necessary to help in other areas of the hotel, such as cleaning, during demanding seasons or if staff is short-staffed .You will be in charge for large amounts of cash, authorizing guest refunds, and attractive care of any guest complaints or room issues. Housekeeping Staff and Laundry Housekeepers are in charge for the sanitation of all rooms in such a way that a guest would not appreciate someone had just checked out of the space earlier that same daybreak. You will also stripe all linen off each double bed and make each bed according to the hotel principles. The guest rooms are carefully cleaned and clean before a guest arrives. Smaller hotels may need the housekeepers to do the laundry, which will require you to wash, dry and fold all linens, as well as sheets, pillowcases, comforters and blankets. As a laundry person, you would be requisite to also take away stains that may be in any linen, when potential. Hotel receptionists, like hostesses in a bistro, are the first contact a person has when incoming an organization. A Hilton and Marriott hotel receptionist gives a first intuition of the entire hotel. Helpful, personable, specialized and efficient overhaul make a possible guest feel that they are making the right choice in staying in a Hilton hotel. A hotel receptionist is responsible for salutation guests with a beam, welcoming the guest to the public house and arranging reservations...
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...Unit 8-Business Planning Introduction My business venture is based on a bed and breakfast located in Belfast. In intend to offer a quality service for local and international tourists and business travellers. The target market for my business will be tourists looking for short stays and accommodation, not only at holiday time but for the increasing silver surfers, who avail of free travel, cheaper deals etc at off peak times. The name of my Bed and Breakfast is BEDFAST. I got this name from combining bed and breakfast. I also chose this name because it sounds like the location it is set in and would create an instant impact with the potential customer. The purpose of my B&B is to provide me with an opportunity to earn extra income by meeting growing customer demand for my affordable overnight accommodation in a relaxed and friendly setting. There are many features of my B&B such as en-suite guest rooms with king size beds. My bed and breakfast has two dining rooms which gives the guests a bit more privacy and space if they want to eat alone. I have hired professional staff to clean the house and make sure that all guests are settled in well. I have also hired chefs to cook the guests their breakfast of whatever they choose. By doing this I will ensure that the guests of my B&B will have a great stay and be happy to return. My objectives are to make sure that I have provided the best level of customer service for tourists both local and international. I will make sure...
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...Q1. ¿Cuál es la actividad principal de Hilton? ¿Cuál es el valor de una marca en la industria hotelera? Hilton comenzó a funcionar en 1919 con Mobley hotel en Cisco, Texas, y en 1946 la compañía se hizo pública con propiedades en 11 estados en los Estados Unidos. Hoy están presentes en 78 países y más de 300 propiedades. La declaración de misión de Hilton Hotel Corporation es "Ser por excelencia de la compañía hotelera del mundo - la primera opción de los clientes, miembros del equipo, y los propietarios por igual" (Hiltonworldwide.com). La interpretación de la declaración de la misión se puede analizar para entender el negocio principal de Hilton. A continuación se presentan los elementos de su negocio principal: 1. Ser el líder en la compañía global de hospitalidad - Hilton trabaja agresivamente para obtener una ventaja competitiva con respecto a otros hoteles de la competencia con el fin de mantener su imagen y reputación mundial y ser la primera opción de las personas que viajan por todo el mundo por negocios o por placer. 2. La intención de Blackstone para hacer crecer el negocio y marcas a nivel mundial - Después de la adquisición de Hilton por el grupo Blackstone, la intención principal del grupo es invertir en el Hilton y otras marcas de todo el mundo que les ayudará a hacer crecer el negocio en beneficio de las partes interesadas y, finalmente, convertirse en un "premier en el negocio global de la hospitalidad". 3. Mejorar la experiencia del cliente - Hilton cree...
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