Business plan for hotel

Order Description Financial plan Important Assumptions Project cash flow Key financial Indicators Break-even Analysis Projected Profit and loss Business Ratio References Appendix in addition to these, there is a file which has the full requirements for this report. ASSIGNMENT: Purpose The assignment is intended to provide the participant with the opportunity to demonstrate understanding and integration of the various aspects of the programme and this module. The aim should be to obtain, analyse and interpret financial data (in the light of theoretical research where possible), and to assess non-financial objectives and to integrate them into a balanced decision making framework. Task Prepare an investigatory business report using financial information from the participant's work experience or simulation with a view to making suggestions for future direction and improvement. The report should include, among other things: 1. Introduction - brief organisational background, the participant's role, objectives, methodology, etc. 2. Numerical investigation. 3. Use of communications and information technologies. 4. Findings - analysis and interpretation of results. 5. Problems, obstacles or failures to meet organisational objectives (if applicable), qualitative assessment. 6. Solutions, conclusions and/or recommendations. 7. Reflection and critique of your learning process during the module and the assignment. 8. One -page summary - containing the key features and figures of the report. This page must be placed at the beginning of the report, on coloured paper to make it stand out. You can choose to supply a preliminary one-page proposal to the tutor for approval, giving a clear title, theme, objectives and methodology of the study. Style The report should be coherent, complete, clear and concise (maximum 3,000 words excluding reflection, tables, graphs and appendices) making good use of headings, tables, graphs, diagrams, etc. and presented in suitable typed format using appropriate IT methods with balanced use of appendices, contents listings, proper referencing, bibliography, word count, etc. The introductory section should be brief and the material in the appendices limited to essential information only. The report should be predominately analytical rather than descriptive. Timing Please referred to UWE assessment Regulations regarding submission of assignments. The submission date 15/01/2015. Submission ONLINE Mode MF Assignment Advice 1. Assessment Criteria ? Style – clear, concise, direct, well-explained, easy to read, good use of English ? Presentation – professionally produced, sub-headed, clear sections ? Structure – logically ordered, well summarised ? Figurework – accurate, useful graphics, tables, numerical illustration, techniques used ? Completeness –all relevant information and requirements included ? Analysis – insight, vision, logical argumentation, originality, independent learning ? Research – application of theory, citation and referencing 2. General ? Please state which group you are in on emails ? Avoid potential assessment offences – see: http://iskillzone.uwe.ac.uk/RenderPages/RenderRoom.aspx?Context=10&Area=8&Room=24 3. Report writing –basics ? Number pages and sections clearly ? Third person preferred ? Better to give alternative options names rather than numbers or letters ? Tables - supplementary statistics may enhance – e.g. totals, % ? Numbers – show units, commas for thousands, whole numbers (not pence), bracket negatives, Avoid decimals where needed maximum two decimal places ? Graphs – title, label axes, units, source ? Use headings, subheadings and direct, concise style ? Completeness – contents/executive summary/reflection/word count/ bibliography/references ? Word count – 3,000 is the maximum. If necessary prune from front, not back 4. Extra attention ? Introduction - title/theme/role/objectives/method ? Report should be read from beginning to end without having to break off to refer to appendices (so extracts may be necessary in the body of the report) ? Bring out numerical bottom line and blend quantitative results with qualitative argument ? Problems and obstacles provide interesting insight, but are not always present ? Evidence of use of communications and information technologies required ? Conclusions should summarise main findings then go on to suggest interpretation and significance of results ? Recommendations need to be fully explained and should follow logically from foregoing argument (they do not emerge afresh) ? There needn’t be too much theoretical content with such a practical task, but research and/or originality will be given credit ? Application, analysis and interpretation earn the most marks ? Distinction will be awarded for exceptional work demonstrating research above and beyond the lecture material 5. Executive summary ? Written last, not first but presented at the start of the report ? One (full) page only, summarising whole report ? Include key bottom line figures and other points of detail, concisely summarised ? Coloured paper, placed at beginning 6. Reflection ? One page only – often adds value to report ? Perhaps half on module, half on assignment – include expectations, challenges, difficulties and achievements Marking Guidelines for Coursework Areas of Assessment Purpose of Assessment Points to be noted % Weighting % Achieved Executive Summary To test Students’ ability to present the information in a “to the point”, concise and clear manners in a business style. ? One page only ? Must encompass important data and discussion point 10% Data analysis / numerical investigation To test students’ ability to manipulate data and numbers to extract information useful for decision making by applying the techniques learned in the module. ? A must element to pass ? Detailed calculations are required either within the body of the report or in appendix. For example, if you use ratios you must calculate the ratios by yourself which is evident by the report ? Show workings/ calculations ? For Financial Analysis of a company by applying ratios analysis and z-score, one company is sufficient. However a good student would refer to industry’s and competitors’ data recurrently. ? For Business plans, investment appraisals and budgeting related reports it is recommended that this part is mostly within the report rather than in appendix. 50% Findings, analysis, interpretation of results and conclusion To test students’ ability to ? Draw meaningful conclusions from the numerical investigation by linking the findings with current economical and industry related issues. ? To express his/her findings in clear manners and discuss in good details. ? A good student would demonstrate a depth of analysis and synthesis of the numerical information extracted. ? good student would provide a critical assessment by using secondary information sources ? Presentation of work in business style, structure, use of sensible headings, sentence construction and use of English, Logical flow within the report ? Use of proper referencing 25% Use of information and communications technologies To test students’ ability to use ICT and awareness of the relevant issues ? Evidence of using ICT while preparing the report. For example using MS Word and spreadsheets ? Use of Graphs and tables and other tools offered by ICT ? Other wider issues like use of Ecommerce used by subject companies etc 10% Reflection To test students’ ability to give a constructive feedback by critically analysing a process ? What was good in the module and What could be improved ? Problems and obstacles in the learning process and while preparing the coursework ? Anything else you want to say ? 5%