Focus groups are a prominent method of enquiry‚ regularly used within the field of social science and in particular‚ qualitative research. The focus group practice involves a number of participants having an open discussion on a specific topic‚ set by a researcher. The researcher acts as a moderator to aid discussion by using probes to collect desirable data. This process is recorded and transcripts are used to interpret and analyse given information. Carson et al (2001‚ p.114) refers to focus
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Regal Entertainment Group and the Current Struggles of the Industry Let’s Get Customers Back in the Seats Prepared For: Amy Miles‚ CEO Regal Entertainment Group Prepared By: Austin Pereira‚ Student University of Massachusetts‚ Dartmouth Submitted On: December 10‚ 2012 To: Amy Miles‚ CEO From: Austin Pereira Date: December 10‚ 2012 Subject: Let’s Get Customers Back in the Seats Dear Ms. Miles I am submitting this financial analytical report that you requested on October 25
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2007 the tourism industry in Guam had reached its maturity. While visitors to the Island have increased‚ the occupancy rate for hotels has dropped significantly. The tourism climate had left Regal Carnation Hotel with an opportunity to reinvent or reposition itself among their competitors in Guam. The Regal Carnation Hotel has many internal issues to overcome as poor customer service‚ poor management‚ and poor property upkeep. Overview of Key Issues and Root Causes Vacationers were upset with
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In our analysis of Regal Entertainment Group and Cinemark Holdings‚ Inc.‚ we found interesting information in their ratios. Being theaters‚ they do not carry much inventory other than concession items and rentals costs. However this industry has heavy property plant and equipment. Liquidity Ratios We first looked at Liquidity Ratios to see if the firm is able to satisfy short- term obligations as they come due. These will also tell us if there are any possible cash flow problems. Current Ratios:
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Problem Statement The Regal Carnation Hotel in Guam is suffering customer service failures. Additionally‚ the expectations set forth by Regal Carnation Hotel’s website are not being met. Hypothesis 1: There is a level of inequality that exists with respect to how guests are treated based on their nationality. Once Steve McKenzie and his wife arrived at the hotel they were very disappointed by the check in process that was supposed to be very quick and simple. The check in process took 25 minutes
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The AMB Sports & Entertainment Group (AMBSE)‚ an Atlanta‚ Georgia-based subsidiary of AMB Group LLC‚ is comprised of the National Football League (NFL) Atlanta Falcons Football Club LLC‚ the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Atlanta United (MLS) team is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor (“Bidders”) that demonstrate the highest professional standards with respect to providing event security services staff inclusive of crowd management at MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM (MBS). To be considered‚ bidders
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5 Major Weaknesses of Group Decision-Making INTRODUCTION Although groups can be effective tools for making decisions that affect a large percentage of stakeholders for a company‚ they are not without their weaknesses. These weaknesses can stem from poor composition of the group‚ lack of role definition or poor facilitation. The five major categories of weakness for decision-making groups are: • Slowness and expensiveness • Groupthink • Polarization • Escalating commitment
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Yo Yo Honey singh in Mithibai Collage The most awaited Event of the season for Mithibai-ites took place in JRM (Jashoda Rang Mandir) on 4th December 2012. Yo Yo Honey Singh‚ whose concert in Mumbai was hosted by Morellato Time by Gitanjali Lifestyle‚ set the stage on fire as he launched his new album Satan. Yo Yo Honey singh also known as YO YO! Among his fan is a Punjabi rapper and a music producer. Yo Yo honey singh’s live concert along with Aalfaz‚ Mafia mundeer and Dj RINK was able to pull
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STRATEGY AND PRODUCT DESING AT REGAL MARINE Date: Thursday‚ October 25th Instructions: • • • Please‚ read very carefully and thoroughly this document. Before class‚ you must read the case study. During the class‚ we will watch some videos related to the case study to complete the information about the company and you will have to work in groups to solve the discussion questions. Class notes are allowed for this practical teaching. For this practical teaching each group must hand in a report with the
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Regal Carnation Hotel (Guam) Case Analysis Case Introduction The island of Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the Philippine Sea. Ruled by the Spanish until 1898‚ Guam was ceded to the United States and briefly occupied by Japan between 1941 and 1944. Of strategic significance during the Second World War‚ more than 18‚000 Japanese and 1‚800 U.S. marines died in the U.S. retaking of the island. Following the war‚ the Guam Organic Act of 1950 provided for
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