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The U.K. Budget Hotel Sector, 2007.
This paper is a complete research project using a case study approach to investigate performance measurement practices in the U.K. budget hotel sector.
12,400 words (approx. 49.6 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 238.95
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This paper relates that, in recent years, the concept of a "budget hotel" in the U.K. has changed so that today many of these less-expensive hotels are virtually indistinguishable from many of their more upscale and expensive counterparts. The author points out that the research focuses on major areas of hotel management including (a) overall performance, (b) employee performance, (c) customer satisfaction, (d) financial performance and (e) what innovative measures are being used to increase performance measure. The paper concludes that the Premier and Express by Holiday Inn were identified as the two front runners in the U.K. budget hotel industry and that these chains reached this performance level with careful attention to trends in the marketplace and the needs and wants of their guests. The paper includes several figures and tables, quotations, a complete questionnaire and the reporting of survey data.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Research Questions
Importance of Study
Overview of Study
Review of Related Literature
Background and Overview
Overview of Hotel Industry Categories of Service
Limited-service mid-scale hotels
Budget Hotels
Recent Trends in the Budget Hotel Industry
Overview of Budget Hotels in the UK Today
Performance Measures
Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
Documentation Collection
Survey
Sampling
Reliability and Validity
Rationale in Support of Methodology
Data Analysis
Case Studies: Premier Travel Inn UK and Express by Holiday Inn UK
Premier Travel Inn
Stock Performance for Whitbread: March 2006 to Date
Key Financial Metrics for Whitbread: 2001-2005
Whitbread Net Operating Revenues versus Net Profit: 2001-2005
Whitbread Earnings Per Share: 2001-2005
Whitbread Earnings Per Share: 2001-2005
Express by Holiday Inn
Amenities and benefits featured by Express by Holiday Inn in the UK
Financial Metrics Reported by Express by Holiday Inn in the UK
Intercontinental Hotels Group plc (IHG)
Other Performance Metrics Reported by Express by Holiday Inn in the UK
Representative Google Search Engine Results for "Hotel," "London"
Survey of Express and Premier Hotel Management:
Summary and Conclusions
Summary
Conclusions
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"Middle upscale hotels are also able to lower rates during times of adverse economic environments. Many of these hotels have found it to their mutual advantage to engage in strategic partnerships with organizations such as the American Association of Retired Persons and the Automobile Association of America by offering discounts during off-season periods or during adverse economic periods. All-suite middle upscale hotels include AmeriSuites (Howard Johnson), Embassy, Guest Quarters, Hawthorne, Homewood, Lexington, and Residence Inn by Marriott."
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Interdependence in the Public Sector Budget, 2002.
Presents a detailed examination of public sector budgets and how certain factors are interrelated.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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There are many items that make up the spending of a public sector budget, including the decision making process, the planning, and the release and flow of the budget funds. The system works because of the interdependence each phase has on the other phases of the process. This paper presents a detailed examination of public sector budgets, using the example of city and state governments to provide the reader with an understanding of the budget process. The writer displays the way the decision making process, the planning process, and the budget are all interrelated.
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"Making the decision is something that is done by appointment or by vote and it often includes an opportunity for public comments. These comments can be about the decision itself, the budgetary considerations or other aspects of the process. The decision is made and if it is in favor of the project or service the next step is the planning. The planning has been interconnected to the decision making process because the planning had to be looked at during the decision to accept and perform the project or service for public value."
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Budget in the Public Sector, 2002.
An analysis of budget allocation of funds in the public sector.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss the budgetary situations with both presidential ideologies about surplus, and how this pertains to the Clinton Administration, as well as the Bush Administration in their differences of opinion. By analyzing these precepts, we can see both sides of the issue, as well as the reasoning for their deliberation in way that government plays a part in either returning the budget to the people, or the opposing view, which makes it clear that budget is for savings and not for dispensing to the public.
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The Case of Kimura K.K., 2007.
This paper is an analysis of the international business case involving the Japanese company, Kimura K. K., and the Australian company Pramtex.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that Pramtex has lost one of the most significant and influential Japanese customers, Kimura, and risks losing other business opportunities in the Asian market because of negative fallout of Pramtex's relation with Kimura. The paper considers whether Pramtex can possible save retain Kimura as a customer and save its image among other Asian corporations. The author concludes that Kimura could be re-included in Pramtex's portfolio; however, the time needed for this achievement is going to be quite long because the Japanese company's bitter taste is too recent to be forgotten. The paper stresses that all employees of the company must understand that appropriate interactions with partners are an issue that has at least equal importance to having the best products.
Table of Contents:
Problem Definition
Situational Analysis
Main Strengths
Multiple Weaknesses
The Main Opportunity
Two Major Threats
Identifying, Evaluating and Choosing Alternatives
From the Paper
"Pramtex's main problem is Kimura's refusal to place a second order for three more Spartacus machines. Despite being enthusiastic about the quality and quantity of the outcome achieved by the new system implemented at the factory in Osaka, Mr. Kimura, the company's president, chooses to opt for other manufacturers in order to purchase the machines needed at his factory in Taiwan. The fax that John Reef (product manger and Pramtex representative in Japan) receives is quite confusing because it doesn't contain the reasons for such a sudden change of attitude."
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State Budgeting vs. Federal Budgeting, 2002.
This paper details, compares and contrasts the different processes involved in budgeting on the state level and on the federal level.
1,109 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper, using Pennsylvania as a model, demonstrates the differences between state budgeting policies and federal budgeting policies. It shows how the budgeting techniques in the federal government have some major differences, when compared to those in the Pennsylvania State government; these differences include a lack of a separate capital budget, different budget cycles and timelines, and budgetary policy differences.
From the Paper
"The federal government uses only one budget to lay out its financial obligations, whereas Pennsylvania uses two separate budgets. The single operating budget used by the federal government is required to outline federal expenditures from purchases to service contracts. Pennsylvania, however, has one budget that outlines services, entitlements and education expenses, and a different budget to make new purchases on capital improvements. The former is called the General Fund, and the latter is the Capital budget. Pennsylvania uses two budgets because the General Fund is used for purchases and contracts that will take place within that fiscal year, and the Capital budget is used to forecast capital purchases in the next five years. In this manner, Pennsylvania can keep better track of its assets and have a tighter grip on where its money is spent. The biggest advantage to having a separate budget for capital improvements is it allows the possibility of change. When funding is appropriated on the federal level, the department gets its money all at once and builds whatever it needs. For a state, though, a program may be feasible at the time of its announcement, but may have to be restricted due to extenuating circumstances (i.e. September 11th and the economic downfall.) "
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Budgeting, 1988.
Discusses budgeting in public sector & non-profit organizations. Critiques primary budget formats (performance, program, zero-based and objects of expenditure).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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" The purpose of this paper is to critique the principal budget formats used by public sector and non-profit organizations. In this critique, the strengths and weaknesses of each budget format are identified, and their managerial implications are stated.
THE BUDGETING PROCESS
A budget, as a noun, is a detailed financial plan for the organization, which (1) describes financial resources expected to be available to the organization during the period covered by the budget, (2) identifies anticipated sources of the financial resources, and (3) provides a plan for the allocation and use of the identified financial resources (Garrison, 1985, p. 274). Budgeting, as a verb, is the process by which a budget is created (...)"
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Budgeting, 2002.
An analysis of the differences in budgeting within individual, for-profit, non-profit and public sector organizations.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the commonalities and differences between the budgets of individual, for-profit, non-profit and public-sector entities. This paper explains how the budget process is similar and different between all of these entities. Budgeting is a critical element in financial planning, explains the author--whether the budget applies to an individual, a company or public entity, the budgeting process, its application and execution forecast the expected future.
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"One of the most essential ingredients for a manager to effectively run an organization is the ability to develop and implement a good budget. The main objective of a budget is to establish a method of allocating limited resources in order to achieve the best return on their dollars. Furthermore a budget also outlines the various sources of revenue and the anticipated amount of money that will be derived from each source. Individuals, governments, non-profit organizations and profit making businesses commonly use this financial planning process. Each of these entity's budgets have many similarities and differences."
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Flexible Budgets, 1997.
Asseses benefits of flexible over static budgets & describes budget development process.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"Introduction
The budget process is one way in which companies determine how they are performing in relation to how they expect to perform. Calculating the variances of planned (budgeted) expenses against actual expenses and the variances of planned revenue toward actual revenue can help companies decide whether cutbacks need to be made or whether expansion plans are in order. Individual managers often devote a significant amount of their effort toward the budget process, and managers may well find their own performance (and compensation) tied to how well their projections match how their organization actually performs. Because of the importance of the budget process to an organization, companies must have accurate budgets which provide them with timely and useful information. Two types of budgets, static and flexible, have.."
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Government Budgets, 2006.
This paper compares the government budgets of Clark County in Nevada, the State of Nevada and the White House's Office of Budget and Management.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that all the budgets of governmental agencies share the goals of significantly cutting costs, reducing their scope of operations through outsourcing and improving flexibility and responsiveness through the empowerment of management. The author points out that technological advances in information technology and information systems, supported by increased user expertise and familiarity with technology, have allowed budget management to break away from its traditional constraints but have forced many governmental agencies to establish management control mechanisms. The paper details each of the budgets from Clark County in Nevada, which is the smallest in terms of revenues and expenditures, to the larger budget of the State of Nevada and to the largest budget, which is the White House's Office of Budget and Management.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nevada's Clark County
State of Nevada
The White House's Office of Budget and Management
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"In order to increase revenues, Clark County has instituted their Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a five year plan which is reviewed and updated annually in conjunction with the preparation of the County's operating budget. The CIP's mission is to finance infrastructure improvements, government facility construction, and equipment acquisition. The goals of CIP are to: 1) access capital needs; 2) identify funding sources for those capital projects/programs, which will provide the greatest return on investment in terms of meeting the increasing demand for infrastructure, public facilities and services; 3) establish priorities among projects to increase the utility of County resources; 4) improve financial planning through disclosure of future bond issues and assessment of fiscal impact."
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Budget Evaluation, 2006.
This paper studies the role and the process of budget estimates.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The aims of this paper are to identify the stages of the budgeting process and to evaluate their effectiveness. The article evaluates the level and validity of detailed assumptions used to create budget estimates. It discusses the role of the budget as an analytic tool that can be used to evaluate organizational performance. The writer explains how the budget can be used to find and eliminate inefficiencies in an organization's performance and explains the role of the budget in the business control cycle. The author analyzes internal and external control mechanisms that can be put in place to monitor and evaluate the budget and describes how the budget can be used in the performance accountability and reward process. The writer makes use of the example of a major business initiative in an organization that was approved last year as a result of the budget process, and explains how the budget was used in the approval process.
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"There are four stages in most budgeting processes. The first stage is information gathering. At this stage past performance results are collected and assessment is made of the company's strategic plans. Performance results for the previous year are gathered, the company's current objectives are defined and the market in which the company operates is evaluated. Some companies also include customer feedback in their information gathering tasks. Planning is the second stage, with determinations made about how detailed the budget will be and how it will be organized, whether by department or product or other groupings."
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Budget Deficits, 2006.
An introduction to budget deficits, what they are and their pervasive nature.
2,857 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper begins by explaining that even since biblical times budget deficits have been a part of government financial policy and that once begun,they become a pervasive and destructive force on society. The paper also looks at how the current U.S. budget deficit began, explains just why budget deficits are problematic, examines the consequences of budget deficits and discusses what can be done to help address the problem. The paper also asserts that budget deficits can be controlled, if not eliminated, if society learns to live within the government's means.
Outline
Introduction to Budget Deficits
The Beginnings of Our Current Crisis
The Problems of Budget Deficits
Consequence of Budget Deficits
Distorting the Budget Decision-Making Process
Statutory Measures Just Won't Suffice
Social Security and Budget Deficits
Medicare and Other Entitlement Programs
Conclusions about Budget Deficits
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"The idea of government deficit spending has been with humankind since the earlier times of the history of civilizations as recorded in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible. The first recorded political leader to generate budget deficits, although they weren't so labeled, was King Solomon. As recorded in the books of the Chronicles and Kings, Solomon issued promissory commitments of various kinds to the King of Tyre, the Queen of Egypt, and the King of Lebanon to assemble the materials necessary to build the Temple."
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A Hotel Chain in China, 2004.
An analysis of the strategy of the Quality Inns Hotel Group to open a new hotel chain in China.
4,158 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 31 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper is based on findings from a research project that aimed to examine the investment environment in China (Far East/Pacific Rim). The goal of the research is to assist the C.E.O of the Quality Inns Hotel Chain gather the information to analyse and evaluate the profile of the hotel industry in China. The paper identifies and discusses five main categories of facts and issues that Quality Inns Hotel Group will be facing when enter to China hotel industry, namely: market and development of the industry; political and economical environment; operational issues; suitable key strategies; and logical way and order to develop.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Economic and Political Environment
The Market and Development of the Hotel Industry in China
The Hotel Operation Issues in China
Strategies
A Logical and Effective Route of Development
Recommendation and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Many studies on international business management have focused on cultural differences, cultural adjustment and adjustment failures of expatriate managers (Pizam, 1993; Hall and Hall, 1990; Francis, 1991; Lee, 1998; Tse, Francis and Walls, 1994). One study reported about a 40% failure rate of expatriates assigned to overseas positions (Tung, 1981). These failures were not the result of technical incompetence, but were because of cultural differences in the foreign country. Communication across cultures has a major impact on the effectiveness of management operations (Munter, 1993; Shuter, 1989). Since language is an important tool for communication, the expatriate manager?s ability to speak the host language can enhance his management effectiveness and help gain respect from local staff (Harries and Bandin, 1973; Seward, 1975; Terpstra, 1978).
Expatriate managers in China might experience confusion, frustration and failure due to sudden government policy changes (Shenker, 1990; Stross, 1991)."
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International Hotel Marketing Planning, 2006.
This paper examines the case study of the Accor Group of Hotels in Indonesia, in which the company decided to market and develop a chain of standardized hotels similar to the Holiday Inn chain in the US.
3,200 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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This paper details how Paul Dubrule and Gerard Pelission, innovative entrepreneurs, along with the Indonesian Accor Group of Hotels came to launch a chain of 3 star hotels, popularly known as "Novotels," which afforded guests a convenient location, reasonable price and service, while expanding their business abroad. The paper examines hotel business practices in different parts of world and details the many factors involved launching and marketing new hotels including choosing locations and staffing these establishments while increasing tourism and profits wherever these hotels may reside.
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"With 2200 Hotels around the globe & 265000 rooms worldwide, Accor had standardized its hospitality structure. The number of rooms and the category of rated hotels in the Accor group are given per Exhibit 8 of the case study. The Management always ensured while establishing a Hotel that it was done at a good location, like out of town or near International Airports or International Highways where the land was procured cheaply and in abundance. This enabled the hotel to have plenty of open space, free car parks, playgrounds, swimming pools and so on.
It also ensured that the hotel could maintain it's international image with standardized customer services throughout its network."
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Budgeting, 2005.
Takes a look at the budgeting process within organizations.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the budgeting process, budgeting, and the role of budgets in organizations. The actual budget and the financial activities of an organization are explored as well as forecasting of the requirements upon which a budget is based.
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Private vs Public Sector of the Canadian Economy, 2006.
A review of the private sector versus public sector argument with respect to labour relations and collective bargaining.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the common-refrain of the Conference Board of Canada to report that private-sector unions and management are becoming more likely to pull "closer together for the sake of survival" in the newer global economy. The paper points out that in the public sector the Board generally reports that relations are worsening. It continues that despite the fact that strife garners much more in the way of headlines than agreements negotiated good faith, the Board's statement that private-sector unions are making more of an effort to work with employers is ideological in that it creates a spin pressuring unions to reduce demands in the name of tax cuts.
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