Hospitality Purchasing Organization and Administration
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What is the process of recruiting, hiring, and training personnel to perform specific tasks in an organization called?

  • Job Descriptions
  • Directing
  • Compensation
  • Staffing (correct)
  • Which skill is NOT mentioned as a job specification in the text?

  • Interpersonal Skill
  • Conceptual Skill
  • Technical Skill
  • Staffing Ejemplos (correct)
  • What is a realistic statement of management’s goals and objectives, expressed in financial terms?

  • Job Descriptions
  • Compensation
  • Budgeting (correct)
  • Directing
  • Which aspect of controlling involves ensuring that actual costs align with expected costs?

    <p>Operating Expenses vs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the challenges mentioned in the text related to inventory control and procurement?

    <p>Waste/Spoilage and Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered a general expected factor for inventory turnover according to the text?

    <p>20 to 25 (two weeks inventory)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does establishing an Approved Supplier List provide an advantage for?

    <p>Maintaining Quality Standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is used to compute the inventory turnover ratio?

    <p>Annual Cost of Goods Sold (CGS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate Average Inventory?

    <p>(BI + EI) / 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT part of the Performance Evaluation related to procurement as per the text?

    <p>Inventory Turnover BI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main objectives of purchasing in a hospitality operation?

    <p>Ensure lowest possible EP cost and maintain quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the organizational pattern of large independent operations, what responsibilities fall under the Vice President of Purchasing?

    <p>Negotiating contracts and managing research activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the administrative stages involved in the purchasing process?

    <p>Planning, organizing, staffing, and budgeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does centralized purchasing in hospitality operations contribute to efficiency?

    <p>By leveraging volume discounts and standardizing procurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different organizational patterns for independent operations in hospitality?

    <p>Very small-medium independent operation and large independent operation patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the responsibilities of unit managers in chain operations within the hospitality industry?

    <p>Buying from franchise stores and overseeing research activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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