Answer | ||
Controllable or Non-controllable | Cost | |
a) | Non-Controllable | Room Maintenance Cost |
b) | Controllable | Hotel Mortgage |
c) | Controllable | Grounds Maintainance Services |
d) | Controllable | Supervisor Salaries |
e) | Controllable | Cost of pool chemicals |
f) | Controllable | Complimentary Breakfast Cost |
g) | Controllable | Staff Uniform Cost |
h) | Controllable | Franchise Fees |
i) | Controllable | Employee Meal Costs |
j) | Non-Controllable | Property Taxes |
k) | Controllable | Electronic key card costs |
l) | Non-Controllable | Staff Training |
m) | Non-Controllable | Interest Expenses |
n) | Non-Controllable | Internet Advertising |
o) | Non-Controllable | Income Taxes |
p) | Non-Controllable | Office Supplies |
q) | Non-Controllable | In-room guest ameneties |
r) | Non-Controllable | Insurance cost |
s) | Non-Controllable | Electrical Usage |
t) | Controllable | Assistant Managers Bonus |
Note : | 1) Controllable costs are costs that can be influenced or regulated by the manager or head responsible for it | |
2) Non-controllable costs are those that are not under the control of a specified manager. These cannot be influenced by decisions or actions of the manager. |
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