its an discussion I have to tell about HOTS (Hotel Operations, Tactics and strategy simulations) About its best features and what i learnt and how it helped you to manage hotel in 300 Words and I have to post it on moodle and other student will comment on my post. And I have to comment on one other students post in 100 words I will give you post of other student.
Microsoft Word - HOS802 A2 - Online Discussion.docx Page 1 of 4 Subject Title Hospitality Management Simulations Subject Code HOS802 Assessment Title Assessment 2 – Online Discussion Learning Outcome/s (found in the Subject Outline) 2, 3 & 5 Assessment type Individual Weighting % 10% Word count 500 words (+/- 10%) Due day & date Monday of Week 10 (before 5pm) Class submission Lecture ☐ Tutorial ☐ Submission type Paper copy ☐ Online Forum ☒ Turnitin ☐ Format / Layout of Assessment Online Forum: Initial Post Response to other’s posts ☒ ☒ Assessment instructions Online Discussion Students will learn how to use the Hotel Operations, Tactics and Strategy Simulation (HOTS) program and participate in an online discussion on what were the best features of the software simulation and how it could benefit your decision- making in hospitality businesses. The minimum requirement to score for this assessment is to make one post yourself (of approximately 300 words at least), and then respond to at least two other posts made by other students (approximately 100 words per response at least). You should be thoroughly familiar with the HOTS system before posting and responding, and your posts should focus on the value (or lack thereof) that the system provides with regard to preparing you for the task of managing a hotel. Please note the following important points: • Your post should be in a clear, easy to read font, 12- point size. • Your posts and responses should be written in a professional manner, as if you were a hotel executive communicating with another executive on a public facing company online forum. • Try to support your points with examples rather than just present feelings or unsupported opinions. Page 2 of 4 Readings for the assessment The HOTS system, the text, and all relevant journals found through the Academic Databases (found via the ICMS Library and MyAthens (EBSCOHost). Grading Criteria / Rubric See below ASSESSMENT BRIEF___________________________________________________ Page 3 of 4 Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49% Pass (Functional) 50-64% Credit (Proficient) 65-74% Distinction (Advanced) 75 -84% High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% (Grading Scheme) Fail grade will be awarded if a student is unable to demonstrate satisfactory academic performance in the subject or has failed to complete required assessment points in accordance with the subject’s required assessment points. Pass is awarded for work showing a satisfactory achievement of all learning outcomes and an adequate understanding of theory and application of skills. Credit is awarded for work showing a more than satisfactory achievement of all learning outcomes and a more than adequate understanding of theory and application of skills. Distinction is awarded for work of superior quality in achieving all learning outcomes and a superior integration and understanding of theory and application of skills. Evidence of in-depth research, reading, analysis and evaluation is demonstrated. High Distinction is awarded for work of outstanding quality in achieving all learning outcomes together with outstanding integration and understanding of theory and application of skills. Evidence of in-depth research, reading, analysis, and original/creative thought is demonstrated. Knowledge and Understanding 50% Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge. Key components of the assignment are not sufficiently addressed. Adequate knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline. Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas. Often confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from HOTS/research/co urse materials. Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from HOTS/ research/course materials. Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s. Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from HOTS/research/co urse materials and extended reading. Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. A sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s. Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from HOTS/research/co urse materials and extended reading. Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning. Content and Purpose 30% Does not meet minimum standard. Lacks a clear focus with large sections of unnecessary or irrelevant information included. Content is disjointed and does not align to distribution in the Tourism and Meets minimum standard. Adequately defined focus and content with alignment to the Tourism and Hospitality industries. Progressing beyond minimum standard. Broad focus with most content clearly aligned to the Tourism and Hospitality industries. Mostly relevant academic sources used. Significantly exceeds minimum standard. Clear focus with minimal unnecessary or irrelevant information included. All content is clearly aligned to the Tourism and Hospitality industries. Outstanding standard and exhibits high levels of application. Consistently demonstrates a systematic and critical understanding of content and purpose of the assignment. All academic sources used, ASSESSMENT BRIEF___________________________________________________ Page 4 of 4 Hospitality industries. All academic sources used are relevant showing depth of content and purpose. Structure 20% Discussion points do not flow smoothly or logically, no connection between ideas. Paragraphs not well used or lacking structure. Minimal structure evident however applicable points loosely connected. Limited use of paragraphs. Good structure evident with some applicable points presented in a logical order. Paragraph structure used throughout. Very good structure evident with most applicable points presented in a clear and logical order. All paragraphs are well organised. Excellent structure evident with all applicable points presented in a clear and logical order. Paragraphs well defined and organised to a very high quality. Introduction to HOTS The HOTS stimulation is structured for the large-scale growth and management of the hospitality industry. It is aimed at encouraging participants to learn skills in team development and collaboration by having participants function as members of the hotel management team. Every team member serves as the manager of a hotel's operational area. This simulation helps the members of the management team to build the capacity for the strategic business planning process to prepare, evaluate, and implement market research, competition analysis, and information systems expertise. Merits of HOTS The software helps to understand and evaluate a broad variety of financial reports, such as the operating statement of the department, financial statement, balance sheet, balance scorecard, profitability, etc. The system also helps to identify the hotel's most significant way of selling room for instance advertisement and, online booking forums. The simulation is competitive, it offers the chance to compare your results on a weekly as well as yearly basis among your competitors and from your previous performance. Operational decisions entail and does not bound to, investments in capital, operating expenses, promotional, operating expenses, and pricing strategies. The external variables are also considered in the simulation, such as the day of the week, demand patterns, etc. To build a strategic plan and run efficiently, the efficient use of HOTS helps to collect overall competition details. This simulation system offers executives and management trainees invaluable training opportunities to develop their administrative and organisational skills and efficiencies. Demerits of HOTS Nevertheless, the stimulation does not allow the hotel team to communicate directly with customers, only the messages received are displayed by the system but cannot be answered. Besides, the stimulation is limited to staffing decisions, increasing the pay level of workers, but cannot be adjusted down to the usual band. Similarly, with the increasing usage of social media, the advertising choices available are limited and outdated. To summarise, HOTS is a task-oriented online simulation program that is important in business and hospitality management, according to my experience. Insights on Hotel Operating Training System (HOTS) Brief Introduction HOTS is a computer software developed by a British company “The total simulator company” to virtually helps hospitality leaders to analyze current situation and be ready for any future uncertain consequences. This system doesn’t help to eliminate the entire forthcoming challenges but assist in decreasing the negative effects of any business decision taken base on provided business seasons (Faria, 1998). This system has been in use for more than 40 years and proved to be one of the best tool in analyzing budget and business forecast especially for pre-opening hospitality firms. When I was working in