Assignment Title Sheet

Course:

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management/Diploma in International Hospitality Management

Stage: 2

Module: Accommodation & Facilities Management

Lecturer: Claudine Moloney

Study Mode: Full-time

Assignment Title & No: Repeat Assignment

Word Count: Weighting: Total 100%

Part 1: 2,500 words Part 1: 60%

Part 2: 1,500 words Part 2: 40%

Due Date: Friday 3 August 2018

Late assignments will incur a late penalty.

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Learning Outcomes Addressed and Assessed in this Assignment:

· Identify the key safety and security issues related to managing a hospitality facility

· Communicate the necessary safety and security measures that need to be adhered to within a hospitality facility

· Explain the role of accommodation and facilities managers in managing human resources

Assignment Brief:

Part 1 – Terrorism and the Hospitality Industry

The threat of terrorism is a somber factor the global travel industry is forced to face.

Examine in detail the evolution of terrorism in the hospitality industry, including in your answer the various factors that have contributed to the rise of terrorist incidents targeting hospitality properties as well as the types of establishments that usually attract terrorism.

Additionally, please discuss the ways in which hotels have started to safeguard against and respond to terrorist attacks.

Students MUST include relevant examples and academic theory where appropriate to support the discussion.

Part 2 – Inventory Par Levels

One of the most important tasks in effectively managing inventories is determining the par level for each inventory item.

Please define and explain in detail what exactly a par is, how par levels are determined and why it is so important to establish par levels to ensure effective inventory control.

Additionally, please provide a detailed example of establishing a par level for linen in a 5 star property.

Marking Scheme:

Part 1:

· Detailed discussion – 50%

· Theoretical Support of discussion – 20%

· Appropriate use of industry examples – 20%

· Clarity & Structure – 5%

· Referencing – 5%

Part 2:

· Detailed examination – 50%

· Substantial use of best practise examples – 20%

· Theoretical Support of discussion – 20%

· Clarity & Structure – 5%

· Referencing – 5%

Total: 100 Marks

Please note that each section will be marked out of 100% and then re-calculated to give a final mark.