...learning attitudes are very important in part of the learning process. It influences the academic performance of students, so parents and teachers must help in improving the study habits of students. Attitude and study habits are obviously crucial as well. It is important for all students to protect investments of time and money and to achieve educational goals. The main priorities are class attendance, time management, and great studying habits are necessary workings for an academic success. Poor study habits and influence of bad attitudes are a major cause of current academic problems. As the year level of students in school becomes higher, their study habits differ from time to time. Below is the data gathered from Hotel and Restaurant Management students of St. Michael’s College about their academic performance last semester. The total passing percentage is 85% which consists of First year students (88%), Second year students (75%) and Third year students (92%) from selected major subjects. A literature review by Nagaraju (2004) pointed out that, for good academic success, good study habits and attitudes are important. Hence, it is imperative and desirable that a probe into the pattern of study habits and attitudes of students be made. The researchers’ objective of this study is to know the importance of study habits and learning attitude, to give the students the information and tools to develop good strategies towards learning, to solve poor study habits and to prevent...
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...unit, medium-size restaurant serving healthy, contemporary style food. The restaurant will be located at 645 Deacon Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mission Statement The company's goal is that of a multi-faceted success. Our first responsibility is to the financial well-being of the restaurant. We will meet this goal while trying to consider; 1) the effect of our products on the health and well being of our customers (and our staff), 2) the impact that our business practices and choices will have on the environment, and 3) the high quality of attitude, fairness, understanding, and generosity between management, staff, customers, and vendors. Awareness of all these factors and the responsible actions that result will give our efforts a sense of purpose and meaning beyond our basic financial goals. Development & Status The company was incorporated in September of 1995 and elected sub-chapter S. The founders are Jack Morton and Wilma Mason. Jack is the President and Wilma the Vice President. There is a total of 10,000 shares of common stock issued. Wilma and Jack each own 3,000 and the remainder are retained by the company for future distribution. In addition they have loaned the company $25,000 of their own money for research and start-up costs. A suitable site for the first restaurant was found last month and lease negotiations are in the final stages. The location will be on Deacon Street, just outside Harvard Square and close to a dense population of the target market...
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...the courses offered is the Bachelor of Hotel and Restaurant Management. When they have reached their final last year in the College, they are required to undergo to their On-the-Job Training these are offered in every College or University in any course to prepare their students in facing the challenges of the real life such as landing their job. The employability of every applicant is not measured by the lessons they have learned inside the school but the type of training and potentials has been developed. Hence, On-the-Job Training plays a vital role the life of every student because these training are on big factor landing their preferred jobs. Most of the companies nowadays hire their personnel who are equipped of adequate skills and knowledge and capable of performing such duties and responsibilities maybe assigned. The On-the-Job Training is one of the important for parents who want better future for their youth. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the processes of training and development. The course covers components of training design, including needs assessment, objectives, and evaluation and presentation styles, that is being engaged in Hotel and Restaurant Management and from that would involved with the certain task and for the reality that is being seek with the reality that was for intended to take the reality of life and from the students taking up Hotel and Restaurant Management, having balanced curriculum, modern facilities...
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...Since the turn of the century, there has been an upsurge in the use of social media. As a result, many tourism organizations that include hotels, travel agencies, and airline companies have started using the internet as one of the important tools in marketing and communication strategies. Many businesses within the hospitality industry rely on good reviews from their customers, and social media is offering this as a natural marketing tool (Bennet, 2012). The use of social media have become very widespread, and the travelers use these sites consistently to brag about their great experiences as well as express displeasure with poor experiences. This is a natural way through which the social media is impacting the hospitality and tourism industry. After realizing the power of social media, businesses are also leveraging on the wide presence of customers in social media to communicate, engage, and market their services and products to the customers (Guzel & Sengun, 2015). The growth of social media has had immense impacts on social media that range from marketing, communication, and even corporate social responsibility. This paper conducts a literature review on the effects of social media on hospitality and tourism. Literature Review According to Mahmood A Khan (2012), the benefits of social media can be very helpful in marketing and management in hospitality and tourism. He states that social media has been an option for hospitality because it provides opportunities for managing...
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...Since the turn of the century, there has been an upsurge in the use of social media. As a result, many tourism organizations that include hotels, travel agencies, and airline companies have started using the internet as one of the important tools in marketing and communication strategies. Many businesses within the hospitality industry rely on good reviews from their customers, and social media is offering this as a natural marketing tool (Bennet, 2012). The use of social media have become very widespread, and the travelers use these sites consistently to brag about their great experiences as well as express displeasure with poor experiences. This is a natural way through which the social media is impacting the hospitality and tourism industry. After realizing the power of social media, businesses are also leveraging on the wide presence of customers in social media to communicate, engage, and market their services and products to the customers (Guzel & Sengun, 2015). The growth of social media has had immense impacts on social media that range from marketing, communication, and even corporate social responsibility. This paper conducts a literature review on the effects of social media on hospitality and tourism. Literature Review According to Mahmood A Khan (2012), the benefits of social media can be very helpful in marketing and management in hospitality and tourism. He states that social media has been an option for hospitality because it provides opportunities for managing...
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...Why In-House Restaurants Become a Support Center Rather Than a Revenue Center: An Exploration of Possible Causes and Solutions for This Problem TIM 314 Hotel Management Bill Self Melanie Ho Danelle Shimabukuro Molly Thompson Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to find why in-house restaurants become a support center rather than a revenue center. This question came about when our team realized that hotel restaurants are not as popular as other restaurants and are not performing to the maximum level of customer satisfaction. This review researches to find evidence of consumer satisfaction and hotel restaurant management. Design/methodology/approach: This paper reviews consumer attitudes and service relations of the hotel restaurants management. We examine the different causes that degrade the name of hotel restaurants. Our groups research is also looking into different solutions to the problem, a possible solution would be the action of outsourcing hotel restaurants. Findings: This paper identifies the issues that affect the consumer attitudes toward hotel restaurants which then in turns reduce the popularity of the hotel restaurant. We found the attitudes of past and current opinions of hotel restaurants. Traditional fine dining hotel restaurants are not as popular as they use to be so they are using different methods to fix that problem such as outsourcing or revamping them...
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...DECLARATION I Japhet NKURUNZIZA ,do declare that this research project is my own work. I have to do the best of my knowledge acknowledged all authors or sources from where I got information. I further declare that this work has not been submitted in any university or institution for the award of a degree or any of its equivalents. Signed…………………………………………..date………./……………/………………. APPROVAL This is to acknowledge that this research project has been submitted with my approval. Signed…………………………..Date………………/……………./……………… Dr TOMBOLA M.Gustave, PhD DEDICATION To the beloved members of my family, colleagues and friends. ACKNOWLEDMENTS This thesis is yet another landmark achievement in my academic history. Yet, truth be told, I believe the completion of the same would not be possible it had to be for the incessant and unconditional help from different persons, physical and moral. My highest appreciation goes to my beloved mother Mrs. palacidia UWIZEYIMANA and my former headmaster, Etienne UWAGIWABO, my uncles, my friends Philip NSENGUWERA, Felix BIZINDA, brother and sisters for all the support and encouragement. I also appreciate the government of Rwanda for the support of financing my studies and Rwanda Tourism University College for the academic supports. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr TOMBOLA M. Gustave,PhD who devoted his precious time to the supervision...
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...Questionnaire Appendix E: Timetable CURRICULUM VITAE Rationale The debate over "high-tech" or "high-touch" is largely a thing of the past in the hotel industry as emerging state of the art technologies drive unprecedented change in the way hotels operate and serve customers. It is clear that investments in technologies can generate greatly improved operating efficiencies, higher hotel revenues and enhanced guest services. The pace of change, however, has been so extreme as to leave many hotel organizations uncertain about what types of technology to adopt and the best ways to create a seamless integration of systems company-wide. In the current climate of reduced revenues and cutbacks in expenditures, introducing new products to the hospitality market is more difficult than ever. Companies in the hospitality industry around the world face a highly competitive environment in which differentiation and innovative customer experiences are key elements in improving revenue by building brand awareness and loyalty among customers. Customers today are more demanding than ever, and expect the best from leading hotel companies. Hotels are under such pressure to keep up with expectations of guests that they are implementing new technologies to regain their edge. Leading hospitality properties worldwide and even the small hotels are using technology products...
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...Dining Theatre Executive Summary The establishment of a restaurant like the Dining Theatre as a unique place where people can go there to enjoy quality food, undisputed customer service, the tasty drinks, to enjoy the themed shows and to breath in the serene 1990’s experience is a creative thought whose implementation in Brisbane will not only capture a large market share but also leave the customers satisfied and always wanting more. Following the business proposal in part A of the assignment, this paper will expound further into the details of the business. The paper will discuss particular issues on human resource, marketing and public experience, who exactly are the customers and the ideal experience, partnership and alliances, demand and capacity management, finance doing with the budgetary requirements of the start-up, the forecast and its relevant tables, legal compliance, sustainability management and then draws a conclusion. Title.....................................................................................................................................1 Executive Summary...............................................................................................................2 PART B: Human Resources 1. Director: Mark Williams....................................................................................................5 2. Marketing Manager: Jessica Douglas...............................................................................5 ...
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...CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction In the wake of globalization and economic restructuring highlighted by the current global financial crisis, many countries and communities are trying to redefine and rebuild their economies. To save the country from continuous economic downfall which brings chain of problems such as increased unemployment rate, poverty, further destruction of the natural resources and lack of peace and order, the government together with the community shall take initiatives to think, plan and implement alternatives to address the problem. To meet the present needs of the people without sacrificing the natural resources for the future generations, the program must take the idea of sustainable development which is now one of the emerging trends in the economy. In terms of sustainable development, many countries nowadays, find tourism industry as one tool. Tourism, as defined in the Poverty Alleviation for Sustainable Tourism Development Manual of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific, is a socio-economic phenomenon comprised of the activities and experiences of tourists and visitors away from their home environment, serviced by the travel and tourism industry and host destinations. Tourism offers various economic, social, cultural and physical environmental benefits which can be generated from the array of services, also called tourism supply. Tourism supply components are classified into five (5) main categories:...
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...effective and efficient manner to help its multi-domestic strategy to earn above-average returns. WHITBREAD ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 1. INTRODUCTION Established in 1742, Whitbread is one of the UK’s oldest and well-respected companies. The story really begins in August 1720 with the birth of Samuel Whitbread, who began his brewing apprenticeship in 1736, then founded his first brewery six years later. In 2001, Whitbread become the company it is today. They sold their breweries and left the pub and bar business, refocusing on the growth areas of hotels and restaurants. Their reinvention as the UK's leading hospitality business naturally coincided with the ending of this country’s brewing and pub-owning tradition, started by Samuel Whitbread over 250 years earlier. Now Whitbread is the UK’s biggest hospitality company, it has got the UK’s no. 1 hotel brand, Premier Inn and the no.1 coffee shop brand, Costa. Also very proud of their much-loved restaurants, Brewers Fayre, Beefeater...
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...Executive Summary (word count: 104) Ginger Hotels is an Indian hotel chain, established by Roots Corporation Ltd and part of “The Indian Hotels Company Ltd” which is a part of Tata Group. It comes under the brand of “Smart Basics Hotels” having almost 30 hotels in different parts of India. Ginger Hotel looks very similar to the other hotels of the same class with all the facilities that a normal hotel would offer but the difference comes when the services are offered. The Tagline which says “Please help yourselves“ aptly reflects its most distinguishing features like Self-Service Check-in, Give n Take, Smart Get Set, Smart Knick Knacks, Smart Mart. Detailed Case Analysis (word count: 980) Ginger hotels are built around a unique concept that provides facilities to Business traveler, middle class family, tourists and a small portion for student section also at surprisingly affordable rates. The primary objective behind the launch of these hotels is to provide a high class service offering and consistent experience which is entirely different from other hotels. Ginger hotels try to maximize the value, which customers get in return. The main driving principle is Value= Utility divided by cost. As the utility increases value increases and as cost decreases value again increases. So the management tries to increase the utility (different special services) at an optimum price (lesser compared to competitors.) The entire design was led by developing a clear understanding of the...
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...Fast Food Restaurant Opening Project Prepared Expressly for Mr. Jason Lee ( Qishuan Li) Director Xiang Zhou Branch Office China Construction Bank Prepared by: Tel: Fax: E-mail: Date: Table of contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 Proposal 3 Findings 3 Strength 4 Opportunities 4 New Premises 4 Services 5 Facilities 5 Cost Breakdown 5 Benefits 6 Schedule 8 Risks and Management Plans 8 Conclusion 10 Appendixes 10 The analysis of the business 10 Customer Profiles 11 Focus Groups 11 SWOT Analysis 12 Strengths 12 Weaknesses 12 Opportunities 13 Threats 13 SMART Analysis 13 Action Plan 14 Activity Flow Chart 16 Project Costs 16 Stakeholder Analysis 17 Risk Analysis and Management Plan 18 The Project Framework 19 Executive Summary Chinese people attach great importance to “eating”. We can know it by the saying “Bread is the staff of life”. China's dishes highly stress on its color, aroma, taste, shape and meaning. As a result, many Chinese come to overseas and make their living by opening restaurants, which has become the fundamental settlement in the world. Similarly, opening various styles of restaurants in the domestic cities of the appropriate location is a great business opportunity. Based on this, a great business opportunity is to open a fast-food restaurant, named Qingyuan Fast Food Restaurant, between...
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...Assignment front sheet | Learner name | ------------------------------------------------- Assessor name | Linn Thiri Aung | Mr. George Tun | Date issued | Completion date | Submitted on | .8.2014 | 22.12.2014 | 22.12.2014 | Qualification | Unit number and title | Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Business | Unit 4 Personal and Professional Development L/601/0943 | A | | Assignment title | Personal and Professional Development | In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. a Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found. | Criteria reference | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: | Task no. | Evidence | 1.1 | Evaluate approaches to self-managed learning | 3 | 4 | 1.2 | Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be encouraged | 3 | 8 | 1.3 | Evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organization | 3 | 9 | 2.1 | Evaluate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organizational objectives | 1 | | 2.2 | Identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them | 2 | | 2.3 | Identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs | 2 | | 2.4 | Devise a personal and professional development plan based on identified needs | 2 | | 3.1 | Discuss the processes and activities required to implement the development plan | 2 | 3...
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...Grace Angelo Keller Graduate School of Management HOSP 594 Final Project Table of Contents Executive Summary Statement of Purpose a) Company's mission statement b) Brief history of the business opportunity c) Current situation d) What makes the business unique e) Creating value for customers f) Key success factors for proposed business Name and Legal Structure Description of the Business a) Management philosophy: vision mission, goals, objectives b) Type of Organization Description of the concept, licenses, and lease a) Concept b) Pricing Market analysis and strategy a) Industry analysis, including segmentation in which the concept belongs within the lodging industry b) Description of the target market, demographics, psychographics, lifestyles, and market potential, including the size and growth rate c) Competitive analysis d) Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats e) Location, ease of access, and parking f) Nature of competition g) Potential new hotel and resort competition h) Location analysis i) Description of the area j) Commercial residential profile Pricing strategy a) Room pricing Advertising and promotional campaign a) Objective b) Techniques c) Target audience d) Means of communications e) Schedule of communications Conclusion and Summary Works Cited/References Executive Summary The concept for Island Vacation Resort revolves...
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