write a final decision paper based on my draft

HB 349 Management Decision Paper Guidelines and Deadlines: There is a required research paper for the class. I will supply ideas to assist those who have trouble selecting a topic. The paper is to be an independent effort however I do encourage collaboration in developing and researching your topic. This is to be a management decision paper, which means you are to think of or develop an opportunity where a decision must be made to correct a problem, address a critical issue, take advantage of an o pportunity, or suggest an improvement. The subject should be realistic as possible and have critical i ssues that can be discussed. The best management decision papers come from real -life situations so feel free to draw from your internship, work or personal experiences. I must approve your topic before you begin work. Deadlines will be established for topi c selection, rough draft and the final paper. Once again the paper is to be an independent effort, plagiarism will not be tolerated. 1. Select a topic or area that is interesting to you or that you feel passionate about. You can refer to the list of sugge sted topics to help you get started on you r ideas, but I would prefer you select a topic on your own. If you have questions about your topic or problems selecting a topic come and see me. 2. Topics must be selected and approved by Prof. Elswo rth by the end of class on 1/26/17 . Please do not wait until the last day to choose your topic. As soon as you have selected a topic to write about e -mail me the topic for approval, then you can get started. 3. After your topic has been approved I suggest you start with a working outlin e. The outline should present the major ideas and concepts you will use to describe, defend and present your position. You may use paragraphs, bullets or numbers whatever works best for you. 4. You should have a minimum of three (3) references that you wil l use in your paper to help describe your topic and defend your position. The references can be from journals, trade publications, popular magazines, newspapers, books, web sites or any number of sources. The only requirement is that all of your references cannot come from one source. (i.e. all from the Internet or all from newspaper articles.) All references should be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Here are some examples of APA format for references. If you need more information the AP A style manual is available in the library. I also have a copy you can refer to if needed. Journal article: Fine, M. A., & Kurdek, L. A. (1993). Reflections on determining authorship credit and authorship order on faculty -student collaborations. American Psychologist, 48 , 1141 -1147. Book: Nicol, A. A. M., & Pexman, P. M. (1999). Presenting your findings: A practical guide for creating tables. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Book chapter: O'Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men's and w omen's gender role journeys: Metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp. 107 -123). New York: Springer. Magazine: Fink, O. A. (1999, September 13). Food in our Society. Time , p. 11 . Newspaper: Wilson, A. A. (2001, October 20). Restaurant sales booming. Wall Street Journal , p. A2, A8. Internet site: Osmond, A. S. (2001). Foodservice trends. Nation’s Restaurant News . Retrieved August 2, 2001, from http://www.nrn.com/trends_article /8_2_01.htm For Internet sites with no apparent author use the site name or organization name: Green Hotels Association, (2003). How green are your meetings? Free meeting planning questionnaire. Retrieved January 3, 2004, from http://www.greenhotels.com/q uestion.htm If you cannot determine a date for the publication or article use (n.d.) in place of the date. 5. I will need to approve is a copy of the rough draft of your final paper. This should be a close facsimile of what you want your final paper to say . I will give you suggestions and provide comments and feedback that you can apply to the final paper. The rough draft is due on 3/28/17 , but the earlier you submit it the sooner I can return it to you. Your rough draft should contain all citations and re ferences. 6. The final paper is due on 4/18/17 . The final paper should be between 1800 and 20 00 word, which is approximately six to seven pages of content in length not including the cover page, references or other attachments. It should be typed, double -spaced, 12 font with standard 1 inch margins top and bottom and 1.25 inch margins left and right (these are the default margins in MS Word). In addition to the six to seven pages you must attach a cover page with the title of your paper and your name and a page with your list of references. 7. Any and all of the above assignments may be submitted either in hard copy or electronically. Just keep in mind that if you submit your assignment electronically it still must be received before the posted deadline. Do n’t try to submit something at the last minute and expect it to arrive on my computer instantaneously. I will be happy to accept completed assignments before the deadline. 8. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Do not try to pass off something copied from t he Internet as your own original thought, I can tell the difference. If you use it, source (cite) it. 9. I will grade the assignments leading up to the final paper solely on completeness. The final paper will be graded subjectively based on content, whet her you were convincing, spelling and grammar. The grading for the assignments and paper will be as follows: HB 349 Decision Paper Grading Criteria Format requirements (15 pts.): Proper APA style (references & citations), correct paper format Spelling & Grammar (10 pts.): -2 points for each error. More than 10 errors and I start taking points from Content Content and research (25 pts.): Is the paper well researched, does the content relate to the subject and the research. Clear, convincing position/points (35 pts.): Can I determine your position/points and can I make a management decision based on your paper. Total (85 points): Your final position paper must be a minimum of 6 pages (18 00 words) of content. In addition to the 6 pages of cont ent you also must have a cover page with your name and the title of your paper and a page (or more) of the references cited in your paper in the correct APA format. Assignment Points possible Late penalty Due Date Topic selection 5 -5 1/26/17 Rough Draf t 10 -5 3/28/17 Final Paper 85 -10 per day 4/18/17 Total Possible 100 points Possible management decision paper topics (in no particular order). 1. The impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on hospitality facilities management. 2. Hospitality facilities management and the environment. 3. Facilities and maintenance systems costs. 4. Energy usage and costs 5. Water usage and costs 6. The impact of lighting on design and facilities. 7. Hospitality computer systems. 8. Waste management 9. Restaurant design issues. 10. Foodservice equipment issues 11. Hospitality construction issues. 12. Hotel design issues 13. Foodservice design issues 14. Renovation issues 15. The importance of site selection 16. Hospitality consulting 17. Building maintenance issues 18. Guest room design 19. Heat ing, air conditioning and building comfort issues. 20. Guest and employee safety issues. This is only a list of suggested broad topics. I would prefer that you come up with your own subject manner . Think about an interest in which you have some experience, a concern or are passionate about. Draw from your internship experiences or experiences you have had in a hotel or restaurant facility. My only requirement for the topic of your decision paper is that it must be related to facilities maintenance, management or design. Your decision paper should involve a SPECIFIC area of concern, problem to solve, opportunity to take advantage of, etc.