The main thrust of this study was to decide if certain strategies exist that havesignificant impact on profit in a lodging establishment. In reviewing the literature it didnot contain any conceptual plan for operating a lodging facility completely. However,as noted in the literature review,...

The many challenges faced today by global businesses are expected to grow in intensity and complexity as we go further into this century. Expanded global competition has become the norm rather than the exception, with an unprecedented number and variety of products available to satisfy consumer...

It has been argued for many years that if applied effectively, information can be avaluable organisational resource; indeed, many contend that it is the lifeblood of theorganisation. This view is supported by the academic literature, which identifies awide range of factors that influence...

The ubiquitous drive towards a more sustainable future has resulted in major changes in the planning anddesign of urban environments. Government strategies on sustainable development, published in 1999and 2005, are thought to be driving the development of new legislations that are aimed at...

Strategic information systems planning (SISP) remains a primary concern for manyorganisations. It is reportedly a top concern of not only the Information Systems (IS)executives but also of many chief executives. Recently, calls have been madefor betterunderstanding of strategic planning in...

To successfully market their products, industrial vendors must determine who participates in an organizational purchase decision and what their influence is. Previous research has shown that participation and influence can vary across products and purchase situations. Though industrial marketing...

We examine common asset allocation strategies for retirement investing, considering both static and dynamic approaches, as well as those allocation policies used by leading target-date fund providers. We studied the average performance of each strategy over historical rolling periods (that is,...

This Regional Strategy Paper (RSP), the second for Mercosur, provides a strategic framework for EC cooperation with Mercosur for the period 2007-2013. The RSP has been prepared following a consultation process involving Mercosur member states and civil society actors. EC-Mercosur relations are...