HM07 PRELIMS Flashcards
It is commonly used in the HM industry. Examples are the TOS system (used in fast-food restaurants) and online software (used by hotels for reservations).
Applied Business Tool
Most successful businesses rely on technology for:
communication
technology
activity
These are any assets that help/assist the organization to achieve its stated aims or goals.
Business Tools
TRUE/ FALSE: There are various types of business tools.
TRUE
There are various types of business tools used in business that vary in:
complexity
size
danger
importance
TRUE/ FALSE: It is important to understand what/how technology plays a part in hospitality management.
TRUE
TRUE/ FALSE: Different businesses = same business tools
FALSE (same business tools- different business tools)
any tool that assists the business
Business Tool
all the list of assets considered as a business tool
Business Tool
a criteria used to classify an item as a business tool
Identification Criteria
it uses a checklist
Identification Criteria
Identification Criteria uses a ____ to classify an item as a business tool.
checklist
it is the no. attached to a tool during the manufacturing process
Serial Number
there is no or it is not the final product, so it is seen BEFORE the tools are combined.
Serial Number
TRUE/ FALSE: Serial Number is not the final product, so it is seen after the tools are combined.
FALSE (after- before)
It is found per tool since it is used during manufacturing.
Serial Number
TRUE/FALSE: Asset number is found per tool since it is used during manufacturing.
FALSE (asset number- serial number)
TRUE/FALSE: Serial numbers are used after manufacturing.
FALSE (after- during)
an in-house number created to identify a tool
Asset number
during inventory, it is easy to spot this in the POS system
Asset Number
it is given by the buyer for easy identification of product
Asset Number
it is usually written and purchased by a company
Asset Number
TRUE/ FALSE: An asset number is usually written and sold by a company.
FALSE (purchased- sold)
TRUE/ FALSE: A serial number is an in-house number created to identify a tool.
FALSE (serial number- asset number)
TRUE/ FALSE: During inventory, a serial number is easy to spot in the POS system.
FALSE (serial number- asset number)
TRUE/ FALSE: An asset number is an in-house number created to identify a tool
TRUE
TRUE/ FALSE: The serial number is a no. attached to a tool during the manufacturing process.
TRUE
TRUE/ FALSE: Serial numbers are used during manufacturing.
TRUE
method of recording a number/ code on an asset
Barcode
an asset number but easy and used for recording
Barcode
TRUE/ FALSE: Barcodes are machine-readable.
TRUE
TRUE/ FALSE: Asset numbers are usually written.
TRUE
TRUE/ FALSE: Barcodes are usually written.
FALSE (barcodes- asset number)
electronic tags attached to locate an asset within a reasonable distance
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags
place where a business tool is stored when not in use
Storage Location
similar to storage areas
Storage Location
per tool, there is a certain number/ capacity per tool
Usage
if maximized, there is a backup storage or cloud
Usage
TRUE/ FALSE: If usage is minimized, there is a backup storage or cloud.
FALSE (minimized- maximized)
TRUE/ FALSE: Usage is prohibited for non-business usage.
FALSE (prohibited- allowed)
a business tool that controls the activities of a computer
Software
website that allows access from a wide range of users
Wiki
a website that provides information on the social activities of its members
Social Networking
always used in hotels to reach the Front Office
Landlines
standard telephones require a physical connection to telephone networks
Landlines
it requires a physical connection to telephone networks
Standard Telephones
these are documents detailing future access rights to a tool.
Roster
TRUE/ FALSE: Social Networking is a website that allows access from a wide range of users
FALSE (social networking- wiki)
the harm inflicted on a tool that is not a result/ accepted business usage.
Damage
these are details of any special storage conditions required by a tool
Storage Requirements
method of controlling access by using swipe cards
Swipe Card Access
if there is an outstanding balance, they deactivate it
Swipe Card Access
State business tool used:
Swipe Card Access
Security Deposit
a set of characters and letters to verify that access is allowed
Password
State business tool used:
use of discount wherein staff should call their managers to avail something like a discount
Password
an application to the police to disclose any previous criminal acts
Police Check
A business tool/ software that is rarely done.
Police Check
cameras are positioned so as to record access to a business tool
Security Cameras
there is no law implied for installing cameras in an establishment rather it depends on a business initiative
Security Cameras
stipulates special terms and conditions over and above a standard employment contract
Employment Contract
the process of checking and monitoring current procedures and assessing their performance.
Audit
it is done during graveyard shifts and should match the inventory
Audit
TRUE/ FALSE: Auditing should be done during day shifts.
FALSE (day shifts- graveyard shifts)
meaning of CCTV
Closed-circuit Television
the process of determining and verifying the existence of a tool
Stock Take
possible legal consequences of supplying information to those not authorized to have the same
Legit Implications
the development of skills and knowledge to be better able to use business tools
Training
process of repairing a tool for later use
Maintenance
process of making a usable tool- usable
Repairs
using people/ resources within the confines of business
In-house
using people/ resources not within/ outside the confines of business
Outsourced
resources consumed in the normal operations of a business tool
Consumables
the minimum set of skills required (ex. computer literacy)
Common Skills
highler level of skills than the minimum
Local Expert
the procedure to notify relevant people that a tool has a fault and is not operational
Fault Reporting
a document that supports the operation/ care of a business tool
Documentation
An example of a business tool that is still, moving, mobile.
Camera
Example of Business Tools
Camera
Mobile Telephone
Pagers
Scanners
Laser Pens
Keyboard
Brochures
Information
Email
Batteries
each business needs criteria to identify which tools to monitor + control to ensure time and effort is dedicated to managing proper tools.
Business Tools
It is used for long-term uses
Business Tools
TRUE/ FALSE: Business Tools are used for short-term uses.
FALSE (short term- long term)
there are several criteria to identify and classify and most businesses combine these criteria
Business Tools
- does not have a fixed location
- target of theft/ excessive use (attractive feature)
Portable and Attractive Tool
- a significant item
- can be easily lost to a business (e.g. keys and ID)
Significant Small Items
Importance of Business Tools
- Tools represent an investment.
- Requires control as use/ loss can represent significant cost to business
- Requires training to prevent damage to business.
- Attractive in terms of cost and to the thieves.
TRUE/ FALSE: Using business tools generally requires training to prevent damage.
TRUE