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Esguerra, Nathaniel B.
Manigbas, Meeco B.
SVM131
Differences
between a
Open system
and a Closed
System
Open system
-Interdependency of parts, leading to
integration and synergy & Organizations
that are in continual interaction with the
environment.
Closed system
-Where a closed system is more isolated
from its environment.
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Input
Inputs and
outputs of
the food
service
system
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Human labor
Materials
Facilities
Operational
Output
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Services
Meals
Customer satisfaction
Employee satisfaction
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Food service transformation system
• -During the transformation process
in a food service system, functional
systems work together to facilitate
input (human resources etc.) and
create an output (meals). It is the
linking process.
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Compare and
contrast a
foodservice
operation
using a cost
strategy with
one using
differentiatio
n as a
strategy
Cost and
differentiation strategy
are both used to gain
competitive advantage
Cost strategy focuses
on lowest possible
price of a product
Differentiation strategy
focuses on the
uniqueness of a
product
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Onsite Food
Service
- An operation that provides meals to the
clients collectively.
How does it differ from commercial food
service?
- It does not gain any profits by providing
goods and service.
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Characteristics
of a
sustainable
food service
The characteristics of a good
and sustainable food service
should be:
- Ecologically good
- Ecologically viable
- Ecologically acceptable
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