Author: Dina Marie V. Zemke Publisher: ISBN: 9781524963088 Category : Building management Languages : en Pages : 493
Book Description
"This book provides an introduction to managing hospitality buildings and grounds for non-technical managers - an ideal foundation for hospitality management students and emerging managers in the industry. The second edition features shorter chapters to provide material in more focused, "bite-sized" chunks. The book consists of 23 chapters, organized into four distinct sections."--Cover.
Author: Cram101 Textbook Reviews Publisher: Academic Internet Pub Incorporated ISBN: 9781428854420 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 106
Book Description
Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all of the testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events from the textbook are included. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides give all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and quizzes for your textbook with optional online comprehensive practice tests. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Accompanys: 9780135135747 .
Author: David M. Stipanuk Publisher: Educational Institute of American Hotel & Motel Association ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 624
Author: Geoff Crook Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1136740244 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 220
Book Description
The third book in this series is written by a team of interdisciplinary teachers and professionals, led by Mike Waterhouse and Geoff Crook, is aimed at students and professionals in the built environment who wish to develop their management and business skills. In a rapidly changing world where techniques and custom and practice can date soon after discovery, where organisations are constantly changing shape and style to cope with rapid technological, economic, political and social change, there is a need for managers and built environment professionals who know how to learn, who are self-aware enough to know when they don't know, and who have the confidence and personal substance to be able to initiate the required learning activites when necessary.
Author: Ahmed Hassanien Publisher: CABI ISBN: 178064034X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 383
Book Description
Facilities planning for tourism, hospitality and events (THE) is an important subject from both theoretical and applied perspectives, as land, property and resources represent major components of the foundation of the industry. As future managers, it is imperative that students have a sound basic knowledge of property and the various resources, systems and services associated with it. Covering important contemporary subjects such as sustainable planning and environmental management, this book considers the planning, development and management of facilities operations from several key perspectives, drawing upon the expertise of complementary experts in the design, management and development of THE facilities.
Author: Christine Jones Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136384928 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
Managing Facilities provides a clear introduction to the concepts, development and application of managing facilities in hotels. Premises and services operations management are considered through the application of generic management techniques. In hotels, buildings, land, assets, people and services are essential resources which need to be managed to meet organizational objectives. Through practical techniques and examples, Jowett and Jones show how these facilities can be continuously improved to increase competitiveness and meet the ever changing needs of the customer. Managing Facilities is: · the only UK book to reflect modern facilities management practices in hospitality · full of practical examples · a reference source and introduction in one format Managing Facilities is a concise guide for hotel, hospitality and facilities managers. It is also an excellent text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of hospitality management. Val Jowett MSc FHCIMA is Principal Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University and has taught Accommodation Management, and now Facilities Management, for over 25 years. In her earlier career she worked for British Transport hotels and then in Domestic Services Management in the N.H.S. She has taught in the USA and India and now manages a series of developmental initiatives which centre around NVQs, mentoring and careers development learning. Christine Jones BA MIMgt MHCIMA is the Head of School of Business and Professional Studies at Burton Upon Trent College. She has a wide range of occupational and research experience in the hospitality industry and has held teaching posts in a number of Further and Higher Educational establishments.
Author: Craig Langston Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135138737 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
The effective management of facilities can significantly improve business productivity. In this textbook the authors provide an overview of facility economics and outline the way in which businesses and facility managers can get better value from their physical assets. Students on facilities management and property related degrees will find this an invaluable introduction.
Author: Ishmael Mensah Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1527537781 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 195
Book Description
Environmental management is essential to the successful operation of the hospitality businesses. This book simplifies the complex issue of environmental management for both students of hospitality and industry practitioners (such as hotel managers and restauranteurs). The study explains how global environmental problems affect the hospitality industry and vice versa. It also outlines the processes that should be followed in environmental management, and the specific environmental management practices of hospitality businesses in the areas of waste management, energy and water conservation. The book provides practical illustrations, review questions, and lists of keywords and concepts in each chapter. It provides a global perspective on the study of environmental management in the hospitality industry by drawing on success stories and previous research on the topic from across the globe.