AC 116 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 8 1. A necessary element of internal control is a. database b. systems design c. systems analysis d. information and communication ANS: D 2. An example of a preventive control is a. the use of a bank account b. separation of the Purchasing Department and Accounting Department personnel c. bonding employees who handle cash d. accepting payment in currency only ANS: B 3. Under the voucher system‚ every transaction is recorded
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Professor’s Name: Dr. D. Wadden Group 2: Class Name: BUSI 2231 05 Applied Marketing Date: Wednesday‚ February 12‚ 2014 Hilton HHonor Worldwide Case Analysis Paper Defining the issues There is increased level of competition within Hotel industry and this has made the cost of operation an important aspect in management. Sales and marketing department needs to register and identify market development programs and various demands from customers. There are issues surrounding dynamic pricing which
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How did the Persian conquest set the stage for the emergence of the Maurya empire? The Persian Conquest left Asia without a ruler‚ this allowed Chandragupta Maurya to exploit the opportunity and lay down the foundation for the Maurya Empire. . What were five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka? The five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka were to conquer Kalinga and bring it under Mauryan control‚ communicated his policies throughout his realm by inscribing edicts in natural
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Case Summary: Hilton Problem: From the case‚ we know Hilton is currently using the marketing penetration by focusing on business travelers. And now the expensive loyalty-program features that are added by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. for attracting more business travelers is threatening Hilton by increasing Hilton’s cost or decreasing Hilton’s market shares. Solution: In my opinion‚ in response to the Starwood’s strategy‚ the solution for Hilton’s dilemma should be market development
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HILTON WORLDWIDE Prepared for Professor Issam A. Ghazzawi Prepared by BUS 551: Seminar in Organization Theory & Behavior October 11‚ 2010 CONTENTS PAGE Introduction……………………………………………………………………………3 Organizational Background………….……..……………..……...……………………3 Organizational Structure and Design………………………...………..………………6 Hilton’s Culture and Ethics……………..…………………………………….……….9 Organizational Environment…………..………………..……………..……………..10 Hilton Hotel manages its workforce diversity…………………………..….………
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3101 MSOM 3rd in-class Group Assignment (Mod B and Ch 4) Q1) 39) A linear programming problem that aims to minimize cost‚ has two constraints 2X + 4Y ≥ 100 and 1X + 8Y ≤ 100. Which of the following statements about its feasible region is true? (2-points) A) There are four corner points including (50‚ 0) and (0‚ 12.5). B) The two corner points are (0‚ 0) and (50‚ 12.5). C) The feasible region is triangular in shape‚ bounded by (50‚ 0)‚ (33-1/3‚ 8-1/3)‚ and (100‚ 0). D) The graphical origin (0‚ 0)
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HILTON WORLDWIDE AT-A-GLANCE The following highlights are recent examples of how we at Hilton Worldwide are furthering our Mission to be the preeminent global hospitality company. Corporate In Q2 2013 Hilton Worldwide: • Led the industry with the largest global pipeline by rooms‚ per STR – with more than 175‚000 rooms in the pipeline‚ the largest in company history. • Signed a management agreement to complete a major renovation and add a new 50 room tower to the Hotel Companario in
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HILTON HOTELS CASE Business Context/Key Business Drivers Hilton Hotels is one the biggest lodging company worldwide and has been recently acquired by Blackstone Group. In 2007 Hilton’s portfolio characteristics are: • close to 3‚000 hotels between all its brands; • Properties can be: a) directly owned; b) managed; c) franchised. The latter is the most common solution; • covers almost the possible spectrum of lodging. The IT function is considered part of the core business and the
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Newspaper delivery* - Maid service Place and time - 496 hotels in 61 countries - reservation online: - reservation by phone: Call 1-800-HILTONS - Reservation at the desk Promotion and education Hilton HHonors Program: membership is open to anyone who applied‚ at no charge. Members earned points toward their Hilton HHonors account when they stayed at a Hilton hotel. When they accumulated enough points they could redeem them for stays at HHonors hotels‚ or use them to buy other products and services
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Background: Hilton hotels started out in Cisco‚ TX being a small family owned business in the early 1900’s. By 1946 Hilton Hotels Corp became public and 8 years later acquired Promus Corp with the intention of continuing to diversify and cater to all customers whether upper class‚ middle class‚ business or personal. Fast forward to 2007 where now Hilton owns/operates and/or franchises close to 3‚000 properties and 500‚000 rooms in 78 countries ranging from ultimate luxury to middle class hotel chains
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