SW1 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. 2 Input Inputs and outputs of the food service system • • • • Human labor Materials Facilities Operational Output • • • • Services Meals Customer satisfaction Employee satisfaction 3 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. 4 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 5 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. 6 Characteristics of a sustainable food service The characteristics of a good and sustainable food service should be: - Ecologically good - Ecologically viable - Ecologically acceptable 7