...Description of Baderman Island Resort Located in Florida, The Baderman Islad Resort is managed by the Boardman Management Group. Baderman consists of several different entities such as hotels, restaurants, gift shops, a spa, a golf course and pro shop, and a convention center (Apollo Group, Inc., 2006). Currently, Baderman’s computer systems contain three separate operating systems (Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP). These three operating systems (OS) also use three different kinds of software for word processing (Microsoft Word 97, Microsoft Word 2000, and Microsoft Word XP). Because each entity was started at different times they are operating with the OS they were given at the time of startup. This means there has been a staggered upgrading process overtime resulting in each entity using a different OS and word processing software. Statement of Purpose This document will serve as a request for proposals to provide a solution to Baderman’s word processing issue. This solution will create the mold for Baderman by which all future OS’s and WPS’s are created. The purpose is to upgrade the existing system in place at Baderman by the company chosen through this process. The areas targeted for upgrade are 1. Different WPS’s (Microsoft Word 97, Microsoft Word 2000, and Microsoft Word XP) 2. Different OS’s (Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP) Business Goals Baderman’s business goals are to...
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...Baderman Island HM/486 02 December 2013 University of Phoenix Professor Lequrica Gaskins Baderman Island Baderman Island offers guests an all-inclusive vacation, destination wedding, or conference experience. Part of the Baderman Island mission statement includes offering price ranges for all budgets while providing a premium guest experience. The property, on an island in the Kelsey River boasts a size of approximately 930 acres. The lodging options include The Tenney, a couple’s retreat featuring only suites, The Melancon Conference Center, equipped to handle groups of nearly any size, and The Baderman Main Hotel, which accommodates the largest variety of guests. The main hotel caters primarily to family vacationers, and the facility is designed to accommodate all ages. In addition to the various lodging options, Baderman Island also hosts food services including several fine dining restaurants, cafes, and bistros. Currently reservations for dinner at any of the fine restaurants can be made online. The island features spas, art galleries, and boutiques as well as gift shops. The convention center offers full event services including access to recreational pursuits popular with conference attendees. These include an 18-hole golf course, water sports, and a botanical garden. The garden property alone consists of nearly one third of Baderman Island’s total acreage. At 375 acres, the Botanical Gardens offer some of the most intriguing of...
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...Baderman Island Resorts Request for Proposal Description of Baderman Island Resort Located in Florida, the Baderman Island Resort is managed by the Boardman Management Group. Baderman Island Resort has a number of different entities including gift shops, hotels, a golf course with pro shop and convention center and a spa. Baderman’s existing computer architecture consists of three differing operating systems including Windows 98, Windows 200 and Windows XP. Three separate types of word processing are also used throughout Baderman including Word 97, Word 2000 and Word XP. These different parts of Baderman were all started at different times meaning they were given the latest OS at the time of their start up. Unfortunately, Baderman has not updated those systems since the unit began and now they find themselves with a splintered system. Statement of Purpose This document will serve as a request for proposals to solve Baderman’s word processing issue. This solution will serve as the model by which additional upgrades are done in the future. The purpose is to upgrade the existing system in place at Baderman by the company chosen through this process. The two main areas targeted for upgrade are the operating systems and the word processing software. Business Goals Baderman has built a high standard of specialized customer service. Baderman’s business goals are to “provide a unique and quality experience to Island guests and day visitors”...
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...a. They can go public through an IPO Baderman Island Resort is a self-contained resort, surrounded by Kelsey Island. It is all inclusive resort that offers almost unlimited activities for entertainment as well as relaxation. The resort has plenty of opportunity for expansion but they have to decide which option is best for their organization. One option is through an IPO (Initial Public Offering). A SWOT analysis is the best way to investigate this option. Strengths: An IPO brings new capital quickly for expansion in order to make the resort more profitable and offer more activities for the visitors. It also makes the stock more valuable for the investors. Expansion of the resort makes the resort more appealing to the public which will in turn make more money for the resort and the investors. Weaknesses: With investors, there are more splits in the profits as well as more red tape to make decisions within the company. Although the organization is making more profits, it has to be divided amongst the investors and the company. On top of that, the organization has to answer to a board of directors in order to make changes or expansions to the property. There has to be a vote before a decision can be made to any of the existing or future amenities that the resort holds. Opportunities: With an IPO, there is opportunity to make changes to the resort. Expansion is an option which gives the company more value. This gives more stock options which in turn brings in more money. Once...
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...Boardman Management Group, which manages the Baderman Island resort, is considering an upgrade to the office productivity software currently in use, or the purchase of an entire software suite. Boardman Management Group is requesting proposals for the hiring of an outside consulting firm for analysis of needs as well as creating an implementation plan. Situation Boardman Management Group was founded in the town of Kelsey in 1994. Originally the management group handled a series of small cottages and local hotels in the Kelsey Valley. Over time the management company grew, and working in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and the Baderman Family, the Boardman Management Group began overseeing management and operations of the Baderman Island Resort in 2004. Surrounded by the shores of the Kelsey River, Baderman Island is a self-contained, all-inclusive resort destination. The Island features an array of restaurants, three separate hotels as well as many recreational activities. Budget No maximum budget for the consultancy has been established at this time. A cost estimate must be included in the submitted Request for Proposal (RFP) submission including a work timeline not to exceed one month from contract signing. Deliverables 1. A written Needs Analysis Document is due within one calendar month of the contract being awarded and signed which includes a clear definition of the project, goals, needs, and requirements. This document will be presented to the management...
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...Running Head: Baderman Island Resort Organanizational Development M. Dawne Anderson, Rick Koepke, Angie Leppert, Lawny Seaburn, Wilson Rodriguez University of Phoenix PSY 428 – Organizational Psychology Allie Pashley June 7, 2010 Baderman Island Resort The Baderman Island Resort is a luxury style resort whom depends on its elite location, all-inclusive accommodations, and cultural attractions to catch the attention of its guests. Boardman Management Group is responsible for the operations of three hotels, several restaurants, two gift shops, a golf pro shop, and a spa. Baderman Island Resort attracts events such as company retreats, conventions, expositions, and family or couple vacations; which happen to be the key of growth for the resort. To assure the attraction and maintain revenue, the resort in combination with its staff must be able to provide a luxurious environment for its recreational guests and a world-class environment for its business clientele. This paper will present recommendations to improve the environment at Baderman Island Resort. Creating Alliance Baderman Island knows that their internal and external stakeholders; their employees and their guests, are the most valuable people for keeping their business a success. There are always ways to improve a business and they understand that. So the first strategy recommended for Baderman Island would be to reduce workplace stressors. Role stressors, workload...
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...Since Baderman Island has opened it had already become a premiere vacation and relaxation destination, but things are just getting started. Of the nearly 1600 acres of the island, only 750 have been developed. That means that there are still over 800 acres of wilderness and development that are still in the works. Of course this doesn’t mean that the entire island will be over-developed. We at Baderman Island have intentionally designed permanent wilderness areas – in addition to the 375 acres of the botanical gardens -- that will be integrated into the master plan of the Island.Here are just a few things that we have in the works: Pepicello Fairways are planning on adding an additional 18 holes of golf on 75 open acres adjacent to the existing golf course. This new range will be designed for those golfers seeking the additional challenge needed to drive up their game. The WIlliam C. Martin Botanical Gardens are growing. Currently the 225 acres of preserved wilderness is home to abundant wildlife, exotics plants, and colorful butterflies. In attempt to better protect the gardens, an additional 150 acre buffer area is being created around the garden. Additionally, the existing walking and hiking trails are being expanded to make for better access for wheelchairs and those guests that request golf cart accessibility. Plans are in the works to expand the Baderman Island Oasis Spa. The modest 50 acres site is being expanded by an additional 25 acres with additional facilities as...
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...Emerging issues in HR For many HR departments are charged small in stature the management team of HR has for years of changes in society and of the diverse city of cultures and the demographic nature has a strong strategies and planning an important aspect to its department in the advancement and in achieving in their pursuit for excellence on a broad range. As new technology emerges within today’s technology and the forces on management and what it faces. Human resource and the many issues that it faces in the effort to obtaining better ways of communicating across a wide range and various aspects of today's society in many respect it assumes the role of strategy and planning for the most part put critical issues to the growth of HR and changes that come into play. Such changes and issues are: * The many changes of HR's function and demographics in respect to the complete and total of functions in areas such cultural and diversity. * HR innovations and planning. * Creating new innovations of new challenges. * Creating new innovations of different approaches to social networking. * Creating and having HR on a more global base to successful applicants. * Creating and improving a more knowledgeable work environment. * Creating ways of keeping up with the ongoing changes of regulations updates and keeping up with electronic security and new HIPPA standards and regulations. * Creating ways to stay within compliance of the ever-changing of HR department...
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...2009-2010 Financial Aid Verification Worksheet/Independent A. Student Information Last Name First Name MI Last 4 digits of SSN IRN B. Family Information 1. In the table below, list the names of all family members that you (and/or your spouse) will support between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Include: • • • Yourself Your spouse Your children, if you will provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, even if they do not live with you. Include other people as part of your family only if: • They now live with you, and you provide more than half of their support and will continue to provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 2. In the table below, next to the names of those listed from step one above, write in the names of the college for any household member, excluding your parent(s)/step-parent(s), who will be attending/enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a Title IV eligible college at least half-time between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Full Name Age Relationship to Student College and/or University Name WARNING: If you purposely give false or misleading information on this worksheet, you may be fined, be sentenced to jail, or both. AFA Page 1 of 2 v4 05/01/2010 2009-2010 Financial Aid Verification Worksheet/Independent C. Tax Forms and Income Information 1. Attach a copy of your (and spouses) signed 2008 federal income tax return to this...
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...Health and Safety Programs Succession Plan Crisis Contingency Plan Baderman Island Resort has contingency plans designed specifically to mitigate certain crisis situations in order to protect our employees, guests, facilities and all other assets. “An organizational crisis is a low-probability, high-impact event that threatens the viability of the organization and is characterized by ambiguity of cause, effect, and means of resolution, as well as by a belief that decisions must be made swiftly” (Breaux, D. & Premeaux, S., 2007)). The contingency plans outlined below are to be used in the event of a hurricane or an event of workplace violence. Employee assistance programs including counseling are available to any Baseman employee at any time. Hurricane Contingency Plan Baderman Island Resort’s Hurricane Contingency Plan is a three stage plan contingent upon advanced warning. Given enough lead time the resort will be secured and all staff and guests evacuated from the island to safety, in the unfortunate event of no advanced notice and evacuation is impossible the plan will shift and all personnel will shelter in place; finally recovery which entails bringing operations up and close to normalcy as possible. Advanced warning - evacuation. In the event that The National Weather Center model predicts a 60% probability of a direct hit within 48 hours, stage one will commence. General Manager will assume role of incident commander and coordinate efforts of the response...
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...Analysis of the Baderman Island Resort Memorandum To: All employees From: Unknown Date: May 21, 2012 Re: Explanation of the Implementation of New Employee Handbook --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please take the time and read this important memo in detail, it is complied with pertinent information explaining the reasons why a new employee handbook will be issued for future use. As the Baderman Island Resort continues to grow in popularity and lure old and new travelers to the island, the Boardman Management Group understands the necessity of having a well-developed employee handbook will be beneficial tool for current employees as well the future employees that will be desired as a result of the expansion of the resort. Also, The Boardman Management Group would like every employee to understand the organization’s specific goals, cultural values, and significance of each member of the organization providing the finest customer service to our guests. Below is an explanation of several different aspects of the mission and vision statement that the company requests the staff is familiar with as well as a description of what the main focus areas that will be covered in the employee handbook. To begin with, the company would like each employee to be aware that we will be changing our organization to follow a more strict compliance-based cultural system. The achievement and success that...
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...Introduction Baderman Island Resorts is a place to go for a nice get away for the family because of the atmosphere and the different locations. When one takes a look into the company he or she will find that it is not what he or she would think of concerning the finances. Baderman Island Resorts has its positives as well as its negatives. There are quite a few reasons for this company to be border line of going under. There are a few reasons explained below. Baderman Island Resorts Pro’s and Con’s Baderman Island Resorts is a line of hotels and resorts that has three different locations. The strengths for this company is that it has a mixed variety of properties each with different amenities and can be accessed differently as well. Unfortunately, besides what the hotel offers there are more negatives than positives for this company. Baderman has gone through quite a bit of managerial changes that have brought disorganization to the company. Each manager brought something different to each hotel that has made consistency within the organization nonexistent. The only thing the Baderman Management Company has kept consistent has been how to book rooms and each guest has a uniform check-in process. Each managerial change has affected the profit margin for the Baderman Management Company as well. The organization and storage of data varies from resort to resort. Within the organization some use a paper backup system and others use a digital database. The biggest negative...
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...Baderman Island Web 2.0 Enhancement Learning Team A WEB/431 November 26, 2012 Mario Martinez, Jr. Baderman Island Web 2.0 Enhancement The purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed implementation plan for the addition of Web 2.0 functionality to Baderman’s existing website. The discussions in the paper will cover are the implementation plan objectives and justification for the changes, a high-level diagram or flowchart that illustrates the information, processes, and interfaces associated with developing the Web 2.0 enhancement, the information flows, the system design including information on how the code will be used, a description of the project logic, description of interfaces to external websites, and screen mock-ups for the Web 2.0 enhanced Baderman’s website. Implementation Plan Objectives and Justification for Changes Learning Team A will assist the marketing department of Baderman Island Resort in the addition of Web 2.0 functionality to the existing website to help introduce Baderman Island Resort to a younger internet savvy generation of guests. This Web 2.0 addition functionality would include features such as interface to social networking sites, RSS feeds, mobile access, and Flickr. It is our opinion that the site would benefit from the addition of videos. The team is also able to give suggestions on how to upgrade the resort’s current version of Microsoft Word. (Huddleston, 2008) Companies should always update their Microsoft Word so they can take...
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...Baderman Island Resort Executive Summary Baderman Island is accepting design bids for its seasonal annual marketing campaign. Team B is asked to design the following: * An 11” x 14” poster designed for print delivered as an unflattened PSD file smaller than 10 MB. * A 300 x 300 pixel web advertisement delivered as an unflattened PSD file smaller than 10 MB and a flattened JPEG of no more than 200 KB. * The color scheme must be consistent with the color scheme established on the Baderman Island website. * Both the poster and web advertisements to include the Baderman Island logo, located in the banner at the top of the Baderman Island home page. * Designs to include at least three different examples of text to include: The Baderman Island motto. A new additional slogan created by Design Team B. The company name Baderman Island, modified from text into a graphic. In order for Team B to create these designs, it is beneficial for them to learn more about the Baderman Island Resort, such as the accommodations, amenities, and restaurants. The site also has a blog that could be useful in finding out what guests look for most when coming to visit Baderman Island Resort. History “Welcome to Baderman Island: where paradise is reality.” "Established in 2004, leisure and convention center focused Baderman Island is dedicated in providing unique and quality experiences to Island guests and daily visitors. The Board of Directors and operational...
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...Advertising Plan and Creative Brief Advertising Plan and Creative Brief The management of Baderman Island, Boardman Management Group, has commissioned Team B Advertising Agency to create an advertising campaign that will position Baderman Island as the premier destination for romantic getaways by highlighting its tone, rational, and emotional appeals, brand, relationship between consumer behavior and couples, special features, strengths, and weaknesses, communicated messages, style, and created brief. Initially, Baderman Island was established for the purpose of providing supreme customer satisfaction through a luxurious vacation experience. The organization plans to develop a new positioning strategy that will compete against other resort destinations, and identify a new target market. Advertising plays a crucial role in developing Baderman Island’s evolution. Notably, advertising is a paid, impersonal, one-way marketing communication of persuasive information from an identified sponsor circulated through channels of mass communication promoting products, services or ideas. Objectives Statement Team B’s advertising objective is to increase market share, and create new marketing strategies for the management of Baderman Island. Team B accomplishes this goal by developing a new positioning strategy against competing resort destinations, identify new target market, and promote Baderman Island as the ideal destination for romantic getaways. Team B provides a rationale for each...
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