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Ethical Conflicts And Cultural Differences Among Employees In The Hospitality Industry, Boram Lee, Sukyung Lee
Ethical Conflicts And Cultural Differences Among Employees In The Hospitality Industry, Boram Lee, Sukyung Lee
MBA Student Scholarship
The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between ethical conflicts and cultural differences among colleagues and apply the relationship in the hospitality industry. Exploratory sample data (N=100) were collected from MBA students at Johnson and Wales University. The instrument consisted of three parts: demographic features, work experience of business ethics, and perceptual experience of business ethics. Also, t-test is used to address the hypothesis. The results of the study indicated that there is a significant relationship between ethical conflicts and cultural differences between employees in the hospitality industry, therefore, it is important to fully understand the reasons …
Strategic Analysis – Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Jamie Levitt
Strategic Analysis – Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Jamie Levitt
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The amusement park industry represents leisure facilities that “operate mechanical rides, water rides, games, shows, themed exhibits, refreshment stands and other attractions” (Industry Overview, 2014). It encompasses 482 businesses in the United States (Industry at a Glance, 2014) and generated revenue of $15.4 billion dollars in 2013 (Industry at a Glance, 2014). The industry is currently growing, but faced a decline in attendance and revenue during the economic recession (2007-2008) (Industry at a Glance, 2014). Furthermore, it is heavily reliant on a declining demographic (children aged 10-19) (Industry Outlook, 2014). Considering these contrasting variables and outcomes, this outlook will clarify …
An Empirical Study On Use Of Social Media In The Hotel Industry In China: A Study Of Customers’ Preferences And Attitudes, Ruolin Wang, Tianyue Chen
An Empirical Study On Use Of Social Media In The Hotel Industry In China: A Study Of Customers’ Preferences And Attitudes, Ruolin Wang, Tianyue Chen
MBA Student Scholarship
With the development of the technology, business corporations start to use social media to promote their businesses. This study focuses on the preferences and attitudes of travelers’ in China with the relationship between usage of social media (based on WeChat and Sina Weibo) with the option of hotel choice in the hospitality industry. There are two instruments used in this study: (1) sending out online surveys and (2) scheduled interviews with people who are working in the hotel industry. From our survey data (N=245) were participants who completed questionnaires located all over China. However, the results of the study indicate …
Ceo Compensation: A Position Paper, Kathleen Sands
Ceo Compensation: A Position Paper, Kathleen Sands
MBA Student Scholarship
CEO compensation has been a topic of interest and debate for the past several years. It has been discussed and analyzed in sources such as Fortune Magazine, Businessweek, and a plethora of academic literature. The primary concern is whether or not CEOs are overpaid. Considering the financial performance of a company is the basic determinant of the appropriate compensation for a CEO, many individuals question why most CEOs are paid what seem to be disproportionally high salaries in regards to the financial performance of the firms they lead.
A Book Review: The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People, Timur M. Sibgatulin
A Book Review: The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People, Timur M. Sibgatulin
MBA Student Scholarship
The Stephen R. Covey's book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” tells about ways to increase individuals’ effectiveness and make them more successful. To accomplish these goals, the author proposes the practice of seven main principles or habits. These include: being proactive; beginning with the end in mind; putting first things first; thinking win-win; seeking first to understand rather than to be understood; synergizing; and sharpening the saw.
Online Traveler Ratings: Impact On Determining The Top 25 Hotels, Yaitza Enid Matos-Rodríguez
Online Traveler Ratings: Impact On Determining The Top 25 Hotels, Yaitza Enid Matos-Rodríguez
MBA Student Scholarship
The hospitality industry has changed the way the traveler makes a decision to stay in a hotel. Travelers use the social media and electronic word of mouth (eWOM) to search and evaluate different places. Traveler reviews and ratings have had an influence on the decisions of prospective new guests. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site for travelers. TripAdvisor displays the Top 25 hotels in the United States based on traveler reviews. This research proposal is to identify the relationship between travelers’ ratings and the top hotels. The purpose of this study is to provide hospitality management an opportunity to …