...Comparative Analysis on Gender difference of students on motivational factors to study Hospitality management in National University Motivational Factors 1. Social Status 2. Job opportunities 3. Modern major 4. Special interest 5. Attractive major 6. Ease in studying 7. Fulfill dreams Female Male First, this Conceptual Framework is made up the two journals I had: “Motivation of Students to study Tourism Hospitality programs.” By Bashar Aref Alhaj Mohammad and Hamam Talal Alsaleh and “Students Motivation and Preference of Studying Hospitality and Tourism Management Programmes in Polytechnics: A Case Study Ho Polytechnic” By Appaw-Agbola Esther Theresa. It explains the different motivational factors that the students may get if they took Hospitality as their preferred journey. These factors can provide students some motivations that will help them why they study Hospitality Management. This framework is also made because as a researcher, we want to see the difference between the motivational factors which are the following: Social status, Job opportunities, Modern major, Special interest, Attractive major, Ease in studying and Fulfillment of dreams, of both male and female students that are going to be in the hospitality management in National University. Significance of the study This study aims to motivate the incoming freshmen who will take Hospitality management at National University. It also helps the...
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...International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management Emerald Article: Expatriation in the hotel industry: An exploratory study of management skills and cultural training Gina Fe Causin, Baker Ayoun, Patrick Moreo Article information: To cite this document: Gina Fe Causin, Baker Ayoun, Patrick Moreo, (2011),"Expatriation in the hotel industry: An exploratory study of management skills and cultural training", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 23 Iss: 7 pp. 885 - 901 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09596111111167515 Downloaded on: 29-09-2012 References: This document contains references to 43 other documents To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com This document has been downloaded 2118 times since 2011. * Users who downloaded this Article also downloaded: * Judie Gannon, Angela Roper, Liz Doherty, (2010),"The impact of hotel management contracting on IHRM practices: Understanding the bricks and brains split", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 22 Iss: 5 pp. 638 - 658 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09596111011053783 Hui Chen, Miguel Baptista Nunes, Lihong Zhou, Guo Chao Peng, (2011),"Expanding the concept of requirements traceability: The role of electronic records management in gathering evidence of crucial communications and negotiations", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 63 Iss: 2 pp. 168 - 187 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00012531111135646 François Des Rosiers...
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...Kristel Lako 120547 Vivian de Lange 121181 Anne- Sophie Kersten 121104 Nadia Hassoune 123094 ------------------------------------------------- Team assignment Business Plan Team managers: R. van Ginneken & Maarten Staps Deadline: 07-6-2013 Class: 1HM 14 Vivian de Lange 121181 Anne-Sophie 121104 Kristel Lako 120547 Nadia Hassoune 123094 Executive Summary "When there is true hospitality, not many words are needed" The core purpose of this report is to show an idea of a feasible business hotel in Munich. The business plan explains all points, while going into debt in accounting, finance, marketing and Human Resource, why this concept will be profitable on long term. Hotel LUX is a 4 star business hotel and the main target group will be young entrepreneurs and local partners. The hotel is strategically located in the city centre of Munich and it enables its guests to be at the heart of the business community. The long-term goal of hotel LUX is to become one of the top choices in Munich for temporary lodging. This will be accomplished by creating a differentiated experience capitalizing on personal service, the facilities that the hotel provides and its unique location in one of the most attractive places in Germany, for business as well as leisure guests. We plan to be more than just lodging and accommodation and we aim for a social and warm atmosphere to relax in, and an inspiring environment to work in. The hotel provides 150 individually...
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...A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION AND HOW IT RELATES TO COMPETITION WITHIN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 3 General Environment 3 Demographic Segment 3 Technology Segment 7 Economic Segment 11 Political / Legal Segment 14 Socio-cultural Segment 16 Nature Segment 18 Global Segment 19 Industry Environment 21 Intensity of rivalry 21 Supplier power 22 Buyer Power 22 Threat of substitutes 22 Threat of new entrants 23 Competitor Environment 23 Introduction 24 Future objective 25 Current strategy 26 Capability 28 Assumption 30 Driving Forces 31 Economic growth 31 Globalization 31 Technology 32 Room Service Remodeling 33 Go green 33 Key Success Factors 34 Multiskilled and flexible workforce 34 Franchising 34 Quickly adopt new technology 35 Strategic Group Map 35 INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 39 Resources 39 Tangible resources 39 Intangible resources 41 Capabilities 44 Core Competencies 45 Brand Development: 45 Golden Passport Membership 47 Making Meeting Easy 47 Distinctive Competencies / Four Criteria Test 48 Supply Chain 50 Inbound Logistics 50 Operations 52 Outbound Logistics 54 Marketing and Sales 56 After-Sales Service 58 Weighted Competitive Strength Assessment 59 Financial Report 63 Profitability Ratios 64 Liquidity Ratios 67 Leverage ratios 69 Efficiency Ratios 71 Revenue Per Available...
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...form10k_fy13.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ——————————— FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended: June 4, 2013 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to _________ Commission file number 1-12454 RUBY TUESDAY, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 63-0475239 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 150 West Church Avenue, Maryville, Tennessee 37801 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (865) 379-5700 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share Name of each exchange on which registered New York Stock Exchange GEORGIA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yeso No x Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such...
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...Business: Jack W. Calhoun Acquisitions Editor: Matt Filimonov Developmental Editor: Lauren Athmer Marketing Manager: Kristen Hurd Marketing Coordinator: Heather McAuliffe Content Project Manager: Corey Geissler Production Technology Analyst: Starratt Alexander Media Editor: Scott Fidler Sr. Manufacturing Coordinator: Doug Wilke Production Service: Cadmus Sr. Art Director: Stacy Shirley Internal Designer: Jennifer Lambert, Jen2Design, LLC Cover Designer: cmiller design Cover Image: ªGetty Images For product information and technology assistance, contact us at Cengage Learning Customer & Sales Support, 1-800-354-9706 For permission to use material from this text or product, submit all requests online at www.cengage.com/permissions Further permissions questions can be emailed to permissionrequest@cengage.com Library of Congress Control Number: 2009935270 ISBN-10: 0-8400-3703-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-8400-3703-9 South-Western Cengage Learning, 5191 Natorp Boulevard Mason OH 45040, USA Cengage Learning products are...
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...information contained in this guide, along with your experience and responsive actions while driving, will assist in protecting you, your family, and other drivers. This guide is not intended to be an official legal reference to the Louisiana traffic laws. It only highlights those laws, driving practices and procedures that you will use most often. It should be noted that the material in this guide is subject to change to comply with amended State and Federal legislations. Remember to buckle up. Safety belts save lives. Let’s work together to make Louisiana a safer place for all. Stephen F. Campbell Stephen F. Campbell Commissioner CHAPTER 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 GETTING A DRIVER’S LICENSE...
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...information contained in this guide, along with your experience and responsive actions while driving, will assist in protecting you, your family, and other drivers. This guide is not intended to be an official legal reference to the Louisiana traffic laws. It only highlights those laws, driving practices and procedures that you will use most often. It should be noted that the material in this guide is subject to change to comply with amended State and Federal legislations. Remember to buckle up. Safety belts save lives. Let’s work together to make Louisiana a safer place for all. Stephen F. Campbell Stephen F. Campbell Commissioner CHAPTER 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 GETTING A DRIVER’S LICENSE...
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