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"As We Evolve, Our Homes Should, Too." - Suzanne Tucker (Interior Designer)
"As We Evolve, Our Homes Should, Too." - Suzanne Tucker (Interior Designer)
INTRODUCTION
Furniture and technology are intimately linked. The technological development becomes
the way to create a new form of expression and structure available for furniture producers.
Progress in furniture has been enabled with technological shift.
Nowadays, furniture has become part of the lifestyle around the world. Furniture takes up
the majority of space and helps make your home and business facilities feel lived in, welcoming
and complete. No matter what your style is, decorating your dwelling with awesome furniture
can lead to a healthier lifestyle both mentally and physically that increased productivity.
Many people, furniture means more than just as furniture, it tends to give solace from the
stresses from the outside world and sometimes it represents their economic status. It is important
to pick timeless, functional pieces that fit your space and budget when choosing furniture.
As the proponents have the capacity to raise capital and there is a high demand of
furniture in the market with the possibility of earning profit.
The proponents introduce “DECOR” to meet the market needs in which individual and
industry can avail the quality products.
Furthermore new types of furniture were introduced in Stuart times. In the mid-17th century
chests of drawers became common. Grandfather clocks also became popular. Later in the century
the bookcase was introduced.
Chairs also became far more comfortable. Upholstered (padded and covered) chairs became
common in wealthy people's homes. In the 1680s the first real armchairs appeared.
However all the improvements in Stuart furniture did not apply to the poor. Their furniture, such
as it was remained very plain and basic.
18th Century Furniture
In the 18th century the wealthy owned comfortable upholstered furniture. They owned beautiful
furniture, some of it veneered or inlaid. In the 18th century much fine furniture was made by
Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779). In 1754 he published a catalogue The Gentlemen and Cabinet
Makers Director. Another furniture maker was George Hepplewhite (?-1786). In 1788 his widow
published a book of his designs The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, which had a big
influence on Regency furniture. Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806) was a cabinet maker. In 1791-93
he published his designs in The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book. The famous
clockmaker James Cox (1723-1800) made exquisite clocks for the rich.
In America the first great cabinet makers were Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854), John Goddard (1724-
1785) and Samuel McIntire (1757-1811). As usual furniture for the poor remained basic and
sparse.
19th Century Furniture
Well off Victorians lived in very comfortable houses. (Although their servants lived in cramped
quarters, often in the attic). For the first time furniture was mass-produced. That meant it was
cheaper but unfortunately this lead to a fall in design standards. To us middle class Victorian
homes would seem overcrowded with furniture, ornaments and nick-knacks. However only a
small minority could afford this comfortable lifestyle.
In the early 19th century skilled workers usually lived houses with two rooms downstairs and
two upstairs. The downstairs front room was kept for best. The family kept their best furniture
and ornaments in this room. They spent most of their time in the downstairs back room, which
served as a kitchen and living room. As the 19th century passed more and more working class
people could afford this lifestyle.
20th Century Furniture
At the start of the 20th century working class homes had two rooms downstairs. The front room
and the back room. The front room was kept for best and children were not allowed to play there.
In the front room the family kept their best furniture and ornaments. The back room was the
kitchen and it was where the family spent most of their time. Most families cooked on a coal-
fired stove called a range, which also heated the room.
This lifestyle changed in the early 20th century as gas cookers became common. They did not
heat the room so people began to spend most of their time in the front room or living room, by
the fire. Rising living standards meant it was possible to furnish all rooms properly not just one.
During the 20th century ordinary people's furniture greatly improved in quality and design.
In the 1920s and 1930s a new style of furniture and architecture was introduced. It was called Art
Deco and it used geometric shapes instead of the flowing lines of the earlier Art Nouveau. The
name Art Deco came from an exhibition held in Paris in 1925 called the Exposition
Internationale des Arts Decoratifs.
In the late 20th century Britain became an affluent society and standards of furniture for ordinary
people continued to rise.
Two famous furniture designers of the 20th century are Ron Arad (1951-) and John Makepeace
(1939-).
PROPONENTS
Name Address
Cabrera, Kathleen Anne A. #101 Purok Bisitas, Paligui, Apalit, Pampanga
Gicale, Marc Gio Franz F. #20 Muzon St., San Roque, Floridablanca, Pampanga
Lobo, Anuar I. Purok 4, San Juan, Macabebe, Pampanga
Lopez, Kate D. Block 16, Lot 31, Northville Sampanga, Apalit, Pampanga
Padilla, Carla I. District 7 Block 68, Lot 21, Pandacaqui, Mexico, Pampanga
Tiglao, Dave L. #601 Sitio Sumpung, San Patricio, Mexico, Pampanga
COMPANY NAME
“DÉCOR”
The proponents decided to come up with the company name “Décor”. The company top
priority is to satisfy and give the best that it can give to the customer’s home while maximizing
its beauty, durability and its use. The company chooses the right materials for every product
from top to bottom for you giving every penny you give equalizes its value ensuring you that
luxury feel and contentment every time you use our furniture.
Our initial assumption on our company name “Décor” stands for “Decorative Corners”
ensuring that the company stand strong to its principles toward giving a high quality and luxury
experience on every corners of your home.
VISION STATEMENT
Décor aims to be the most preferred furniture manufacturer offering innovative and superior
quality products at affordable prices around the Philippines.
MISSION STATEMENT
Décor is committed to provide its customers with a wide range of selection for home and office
furniture at affordable prices and durable quality.
The Company value the support and cooperation of its employees, suppliers, and community
leaders. We appreciate the wave of foreign and domestic competition and encourage FAIR play
in marketing and product innovations.
The company recognizes the consumer’s value for money and will see to it that they deserve the
best for every peso. We offer alternatives for Customer having difficulty in understanding the
true function and cost of our product.
TRUST is our intimate passion, QUALITY SERVICE is our regular guidance and SATISFIED
CUSTOMER is our pride and shining armour.
PROJECT LOCATION
The proposed location for the head office and manufacturing area will be at #1424,
Miranda Street, Barangay San Nicolas, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga with a 250 square meters.
It is located area perfectly suitable for our production where the raw materials are within
reach and the company has no hazardous materials that can harm any residential dwellings and
other business enterprises. In addition the place is big enough to facilitate all the operations
including the storage area. The Proponents critically choose this location because the site is
placed in an area to meet logistics and transportation strategies and in a conducive are where can
supply the intermediaries in less cost possible.
CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION
This chapter focuses on the characteristics of the organization and what type of
management will be employed. This includes what type of organization to be use, formal
documents needed (e.g. Articles of Partnership), the organizational chart of employees and their
job description and its specification. It also involves advantages and disadvantages of the
Organization and its management.
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT THEORY
Theory Z
The DECOR aims to establish the Organizational Management Theory Z as it leads to
improvements in organizational performance. As an organization that strives to be the preferred
furniture manufacturer that provides innovative and superior quality and affordable products, the
proponents’ management is one of the vital factors to achieve this high level of excellence that
we envision.
This management approach focuses on long-term working relationship with the employees as
they will have some trainings, seminars, and career development to the workers. Aside from this,
their jobs are assured and secured to feel more motivated to work in our organization.
Advantages
Long Term job assurance and security for employees.
Coordination of employees within the workplace is present.
Good communication and harmonious relationship between management and its
employees.
Absenteeism will be lesser so that the production will not be interrupted.
Effective and efficient internal control that will lead to a better financial performance.
Disadvantages
The establishment, maintenance and winding up is costly.
Employee participation in decision making process is not always considered.
Lack of confidence of employees in giving up opinions due to the larger issues at hand
and criticism of the top management.
Employees tend to relax in their workplace without even consider thinking about any
other careers.
FORM OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
The form of business organization of the proposed Décor is general partnership. It is a
partnership where all partners have responsibility for the business and unlimited liability for
business debts. Partners will have an agreement to further define the rights, responsibilities and
duties for each partner. Also, they should contribute capital, property, skills, labor or most any
kind of involvement with the business. In return, each general partner shares the business profits
according to their agreement.
ADVANTAGES
Easy formation and require a limited paperworks
Pass- through tax treatments
Equal right of management structure
No legal requirement to draft before start the business
Increased ability to raise funds when there is more than one owner
Wider pool of knowledge, skills, and contacts
Improved management when there is numerous owner
DISADVANTAGES
Personal assets are at-risk
Partners are deemed to be an agents
Partners are jointly and severally liable for each others actions
General partners are personally liable for the business debts.
Partnership terminated upon death or withdrawal of one of the partners
Partners cannot transfer interest without the unanimous consent of the partners
ARTICLES OF PARTNERSHIP
OF
Décor
(Partnership Name)
ARTICLE VII
That the profits and losses of this partnership shall be divided equally.
ARTICLE VIII
The partners shall provide their full-time services and best efforts on behalf of the partnership.
No partner shall receive a salary for services rendered to the partnership. Each partner shall have
equal rights to manage and control the partnership and its business. Should there be differences
between the partners concerning ordinary business matters, a decision shall be made by
unanimous vote. It is understood that the partners may elect one of the partners to conduct the
day-to-day business of the partnership; however, no partner shall be able to bind the partnership
by act or contract to any liability exceeding Pesos: Five Hundred Thousand Pesos
(P500,000.00),Philippine Currency, without the prior written consent of each partner
ARTICLE IX
In the event a partner withdraws or retires from the partnership for any reason, including death
and insolvency the remaining partners may continue to operate the partnership using the same
name. A withdrawing partner shall be obligated to give seven (7) days' prior written notice of
(his/her) intention to withdraw or retire and shall be obligated to sell (his/her) interest in the
partnership
ARTICLE X
No partner shall transfer interest in the partnership to any other party without the written consent
of the remaining partner(s). The remaining partner(s) shall pay the withdrawing or retiring
partner, or to the legal representative of the deceased or disabled partner, the value of his interest
in the partnership, or (a) the sum of his capital account, (b) any unpaid loans due him, and (c) his
proportionate share of accrued net profits remaining undistributed in his capital account. No
value for good will shall be included in determining the value of the partner's interest
ARTICLE XI
A partner who retires or withdraws from the partnership shall not directly or indirectly engage in
a business which is or which would be competitive with the existing or then anticipated business
of the partnership for a period of Five(5) years within the Province of Pampang where the
partnership is currently doing or planning to do business.
ARTICLE XII
That the partners undertake to change the name of this partnership, as herein provided or as
amended thereafter, immediately upon receipt of notice or directive from the Securities and
Exchange Commission that another corporation, partnership or person has acquired a prior right
to the use of that name or that the name has been declared as misleading, deceptive, confusingly
similar to a registered name, or contrary to public morals, good customs or public policy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures this ____ day of
______, 20___, at ________.
Kathleen Anne A. Cabrera Marc Gio Franz F. Gicale
(name of partner) (name of partner)
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
General Manager
Driver
Accountant
Job Description
Plan, coordinate and manage all business operations to achieve business goals
Responsible for the preparation of financial statements of the business
Develop strategies to improve overall quality and productivity
Communicate and embody the company vision and values
Regularly communicate with team to delegate work, guide performance and evaluate
results.
Provide direction and guidance to employees in their assign job duties to ensure that they
follow company policies and procedures.
Responsible for recruitment of employees
Respond to employee concerns in timely manner.
Prepare regular reports for top management
Develop and maintain relations with principal suppliers and clients
Job Specification
ACCOUNTANT (EXTERNAL)
Job Description
Inspecting financial statements and internal control to identify errors, misstatements and
fraud.
Plan effective auditing processes.
Preparation of audit reports to keep Management informed of audit-related findings,
observations and recommendations to serve as basis in making sound decisions.
Understanding the entity and its environment
Pay attention to detail, and understands how timeliness and accuracy of work impacts
overall client experience
Job Specification
DRIVER
Job Description
Transporting and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe and timely manner
Ensure that the delivery schedule is followed.
Can do loading and unloading of Furniture to be delivered and ensures that they are
properly stacked and secured inside the delivery vehicle.
Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges
are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
Job Specification
SALES MANAGER
Job Description
Achieving growth and hitting sales targets and eventually generates revenue for the
organization
Implementing a sales plan that expands company's customer base and ensure its strong
presence
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the general manager
Responsible of maintaining and improving relationships with the client.
Responsible of promoting the products to the customers.
Job Specification
PRODUCTION HEAD
Job Description
Overall in-charge in the management, planning, coordination and control of the
manufacturing process
Responsible in the efficient production of goods at the right cost and required quality
standard.
Responsible for achieving production target volume and shipment schedule
Systematic oversight of manufacturing processes, materials, manpower, and machinery.
Responsible in improving systems that are already in place.
Ensure strict compliance by all production employees of work instructions, processes and
procedures in place.
Responsible in monitoring of product standards and implement quality control programs.
Responsible for safety and discipline of all production employees
Responsible for the training and coaching of team members, conduct periodic
performance appraisal
Job Specification
SECURITY GUARD
Job Summary
Protect the furniture’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
Welcome guests and assist whenever needed
Keep the peace and safety of the furniture shop
Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
Apprehend criminals and evict violators
Report any suspicious or incidents
Job Specification
CASHIER
Job Description
Job Specification
Must have an experience in a customer service position and good knowledge of how cash
registers operate.
Have a strong work ethic and high level of accuracy.
Ability to handle transactions accurately and responsibly.
High level of energy with strong customer service skills.
Enjoys working with the public and has a friendly personality
PRODUCTION WORKER
Job Description:
Operate stone production process like cutting, grinding, polishing by equipment working
instruction, technological standards, and equipment safely using rules.
Make sure that workstation is clean and free of hazardous materials.
Address problems with production equipment and machinery and fixed them as needed.
Cleans equipment.
Keep factory clean.
Affixes labels, company logos, and other exterior details to products.
Packs up completed products and prepare them for shipment.
Unloads, organizes, and stocks shipments.
Adhere to all production and handling of materials in the factory.
Ensures that all production deadlines are met.
Reports to immediate supervisor.
Job Specification:
MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Management policy is used to implement the management by being aware to follow and to know
the policies of the company. It is an operating rule that can be referred to as a way to maintain
order, security and consistency of the company’s goal and mission.
HIRING POLICIES
Every company need an employee to work for them and help in the achievement of their goals.
One of our company’s objective is not only supporting them financially but more of that is
giving them more of what they need as a worker, to train them well that will serve for the
company as an advantage to help with the improvement and betterment of the company.
Hiring process should be done by use of media. The Passing of requirements is the reviewing of
applicants, testing of candidates and selecting the right candidates to interview.
5. All hired applicants shall undergo an orientation led by the General Manager for their
respective duties and work
Finance Policies
1. Issuing cash receipts for every customer
3. No corruption
Production Policies
Décor establish good manufacturing policies to meet quality standards and ensure the
handle and manufacture products safely and consistently. These policies set the minimum
requirement for the controls, facilities, equipment, product testing and processes.
3. No work = No pay
4. Proper hygiene in the workplace. Each worker must wear proper gear for safety.
production process.