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HRTM Unit 2 Mgmt
Unit 2 Hospitality Management
Term | Definition |
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management tasks | include setting goals, oversee customer satisfaction, controlling costs, keeping records, managing human resources, maintain the facility, and making a profit |
mystery shopper | is a person hired to stay anonymously at a hotel or eat at a restaurant and observe the quality cleanliness, and service and then reports back to the company |
budget | is a guideline for spending money that helps the business monitor spending and make decisions |
skills for management | delegation skills, management style, motivation skills, communication skills, technical skills, technology skills, organizational skills |
TRUE | good managers know how to delegate the right jobs to the right people |
autocratic style | manager gives orders to employees and employees are expected to carryout the orders immediately without questioning |
bureaucratic style | manager seeks employee input before he or she makes a final decision |
democratic style | manager shares the decision making with employees. this manager builds trust, respect and commitment from his or her employees |
laissez-faire style | the employer gives all power to the employees who make all the decisions. also called "hands off". Usually used when employees are well trained and skilled and can take over a specific part of the business with little to no input |
TRUE | communication skills are necessary for a manager in order to effectively communicate with employees and customers |
multi-unit businesses | can be either chains or franchises |
Sole Proprietorship | proprietorship—only one person owns the business |
Partnership | form of business ownership in which two or more people own the business |
coporation | is a legal entity established for the purpose of doing business |
stockholders | people who own stock in a corporation |
single unit business | called an independent business |
manager | a person who makes decisions for a business |
chain | a multi-unit business with one name and one owner |
franchise | a multi-unit business with one name, but multiple owners or owner operators. The owner is required to follow some responsibilities from corporate, but is in charge of daily operations |
the functions of management | planning, organizing, controlling, and leading, and staffing are called |
planning | setting goals and developing methods to meet those goals |
organizing | involves designing the internal structure of the business including deciding who is responsible for what and developing the tasks that need to be done |
staffing | all the activities involved in hiring and keeping workers |
controlling | making sure the business accomplishes what it set out to do. Usually using SMART goals (measurable) |
leading | influencing people to accomplish the goals of the business |
TRUE | one way leaders can motivate employees is through employee reward programs |
FALSE | A manager is NOT concerned with customer satisfaction throughout the guest cycle |
Organization chart | shows how the tasks of the business are organized and who performs those tasks |
support center | is a division or department that does not make revenue directly. Examples might be: customer service, front desk, bell service |
revenue center | a division or department that makes revenue. Examples might include: restaurant, spa, gift shop, sales office (rooms) |
general manager | the person responsible for the entire operation of one unit of a hospitality business |
employee motivation | a skill for management that includes leading and encouraging employees. Can include employee incentives for good performance |
entry-level worker | a worker with no previous work experience and few skills. these positions often require little experience. Skills can be learned on the job. |