Estudia

• Conèixer i estudiar les tècniques de la gestió econòmica, comptable i financera de l'empresa hotelera i de restauració
• Valorar críticament els procediments utilitzats en l'aprenentatge per obtenir dades rellevants en les diferents àrees d'estudi
• Criticar la pertinència dels informes resultants de la investigació, l'avaluació o la intervenció
• Identificar i seleccionar documentació jurídica actualitzada mitjançant la utilització de bases de dades jurídiques i compendis legislatius

1. SESSION 1 Importance of purchases and their impact on hotel operations. Agenda 2030. Principles and understanding of purchasing management in the Hotel operations. Sustainable development.

2. SESSION 2 Procurement & Business Strategy. Values and sustainability. How purchases, supplier choice and business principles position the company. How businesses impact our communities.

3. SESSION 3 Purchasing Management Planning & Decision-making process (1). Sales volume forecast and historic. Stock rotation and storage Periodicity & seasonality. Infrastructure & Machinery renovation.

4. SESSION 4 Purchasing Management Planning & Decision-making process (2). Business social responsibility. Production Sheets & Records. Requisition Orders. Stock Management Introduction. Purchasing Orders. Self-regulation-Societal goals-Contribution.

5. SESSION 5 Supplies reception & Storage. Supplies reception Controls. Optimal storage practice. Internal distribution & requisition.

6. SESSION 6 Suppliers of goods, services & equipment. Which one to choose and why. Principles for choosing suppliers and collaborators. Negotiation and after sales service.

7. SESSION 7 Purchasing and personal relationships. Interdepartmental or internal negotiation. Interdepartmental communication. Head of Department Roles. Understanding roles and decision-making capacity.

8. SESSION 8 Procurement and personal relationships. Negotiation with suppliers. Set parameters such as product quality and service. Purchase volume. Periodicity. Constructive and empathetic negotiation.

9. SESSION 9 Control Methods & effectiveness in Procurement (1). Budgeting & Forecast. Purchase orders. Planning.

10. SESSION 10 Control Methods & effectiveness in Procurement (2). Production center, stock control, storage management and. Production sheets.

11. SESSION 11 Supply Chain and Risk Management. Effective procurement risk management. Covid 19 consequences in the supply. Risks & Issues identification.

12. SESSION 12 Waste management, supervision and control. Impact of waste both on the company and in the community. Economic and social consequences.

13. SESSION 13 Consolidation/presentation. Tutorials/Support.

14. SESSION 14 Evaluation.

• Agrogiannis, S., & Kinias, I. (2018). Sustainable purchasing and supply chain management: The entrepreneurial role of . Advances in Research, 14(5), 1-23
• Badenhorst, J. A., Cilliers, J. O., Dlamini, W., & Ambe, I. M. (Eds.). (2018). Purchasing and supply management. Van Schaik Publishers.
• Darr, W. (2020). Fundamental Issues of Procurement Management. Tredition.
• Pinto Valero, S. (2016). Los procesos de compra y la negociación con proveedores. FC Editorial.
• Szende, P., Dalton, A. N., & Yoo, M. (Eds.). (2021). Operations management in the hospitality industry. Emerald Publishing Limited.
• Talón Ballestero, P., González Serrano, L., & Rodríguez Antón, J. M. (2016). Fundamentos de dirección hotelera. Volumen 1. Síntesis.
• Talón Ballestero, P., González Serrano, L., & Rodríguez Antón, J. M. (2016). Fundamentos de dirección hotelera. Volumen 2. Síntesis.

Activitats d'avaluació:

General conditions for assessment

1. Assessment system
? Continuous assessment (mandatory)
? Global assessment (only in special cases):
• For repeating courses from previous years.
• In cases approved by the Academic Directorate.

2. Attendance required for continuous assessment
? Minimum 80% attendance in classes
? No justified absences for theory classes. Only absences accepted by the Academic Directorate are valid.
• If an accepted absence affects an assessment, an alternative will be offered.
? Results of the continuous assessment will be shared before the end of the teaching period

3. Second chance (reassessment)
? Mandatory for students who fail or do not meet the attendance requirement.
? Exam dates will not be changed (except for serious, documented reasons).
• Examples of invalid reasons: driving test, travel, mild illness.

4. Support for special needs
? If a student has special needs, the Academic Directorate will inform the teaching staff.
? Assessment will be adapted to ensure equal opportunities.

5. ZERO tolerance for cheating
? If a student cheats in any assessment --> Fail (grade 0) with no second chance.
? A disciplinary process will begin.

6. Submission of assignments
? Deadline: maximum 24 hours after the original due date.
• More than 24 hours late --> Grade 0.
• Less than 24 hours late --> Maximum grade of the assignment: 5 (if passed).
? Teachers may apply stricter rules.
Continuous Evaluation

? Minimum attendance is 80% of the classes.
? If this is not met, the student must take the re-evaluation exam.
? Continuous evaluation includes written and oral tests, as well as group presentations, as described in the table below.
? The student is expected to be proactive and engaged with the subject and case studies.
? Students who do not pass the subject (fail mark or lack of attendance) will have to take the re-sit assessment.
If they do not take the re-sit, the final grade will be “Not Presented” (N.P.).


Global Evaluation

? Students will be evaluated through an individual written exam based on the relevant syllabus.
? If they fail, they will be re-evaluated in the re-sit assessment.
If they do not take the re-sit, the final grade will be “Not Presented” (N.P.).


Re-sit assessment (re-evaluation)

? Students who lose the right to continuous assessment or fail any assessment (continuous or global) must sit the re-evaluation exam.
? The re-evaluation consists of an individual written exam based on the syllabus.
? Marks will be pass (5) or not passed.

Criteris específics de la nota «No Presentat»:
If a student fails the subject and does not take the reassessment test(s), the final grade will be “Not Presented” (N.P.).

Avaluació única:
The ordinary evaluation system is Continuous Evaluation for all students. Global Evaluation (no class attendance required) is limited to students from previous courses and, in some very special cases, students who are explicitly authorized by the Academic Board of Directors to undergo global evaluation in this subject.

Requisits mínims per aprovar:
Per considerar superada l’assignatura, caldrà obtenir una qualificació mínima de 5.0

Students can send an email to the teaching staff to request a meeting. The tutorial can take place either in person or online.

All necessary information will be explained during class. If needed, an email will also be sent to the whole group or to the relevant students.
Students must contact EUHT StPOL and teachers exclusively through the institutional email. The institution does not take responsibility for communications made through other digital channels.

It is advisable to have completed some Hotel Operations subjects - F&B, Front Office - or have previous experience.
Have basic knowledge of business organization and business economy.
Have intermediate knowledge of Excel o similar.