A primary research technique. Observation is especially accurate because it relies on the actual behavior of research subjects rather than on statements about their behavior.
Obstructive response is characterized by denial, hiding evidence, and stonewalling investigations.
See also Accommodating Response, Defensive Response, and Proactive Response. An analysis of a property's past, present, and potential operating statistics. Part of a situation analysis. In food service operations, occupancy percentage is referred to as seat turnover and is calculated by dividing the number of people served by the number of seats available. A report prepared each night by a front desk agent that lists rooms occupied that night and also lists those guests expected to check out the following day.