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Contemporary Management Theory: Controlling and Analyzing Costs in Foodservice Operations

Author: James Keiser

A great resource and reference book, the authors provide balanced treatment of both commercial and institutional operations in both profit and non-profit arenas. This book explores the role of computer applications, management information systems, and new developments in management through numerous examples that realistically portray the field. Provides valuable insight regarding the food industry with segments written by leaders in the field. Food Service personnel.

Table of Contents:

1. Management and Organization in the Food Service Industry.
2. The Function of Control and Cost Control.
3. Total Quality Management (TQM).
4. Systems Approach to Foodservice Management.
5. The Feasibility Study, Business Plan, Financing, and Franchising.
6. Management Information Systems.
7. Marketing.
8. Forecasting.
9. Menu Pricing and Control.
10. The Problem of Labor Costs.
11. Analyzing of Labor Costs.
12. Staffing and Scheduling.
13. Other Factors that Influence Labor Costs.
14. Food Purchasing.
15. Receiving.
16. Food Storage Management, Issuing, and Inventory Control.
17. Preparation and Portion Control.
18. Beverage Control.
19. Some Aspects of Property Management.
20. Financial Statements and Their Analysis.
21. Food-Cost Accounting Systems.
22. Internal Control.
23. Budgetary Control.
24. Break-Even Calculations.
Glossary.
Index.

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