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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
MBA Student Scholarship
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 …
Crossroads Rhode Island: Proposed Social Enterprise Business Plan, Joel Cooper, Joe Brookes, Darci Lake, Victoria Fernandez, Matt Rosenfield, Arnold Robinson
Crossroads Rhode Island: Proposed Social Enterprise Business Plan, Joel Cooper, Joe Brookes, Darci Lake, Victoria Fernandez, Matt Rosenfield, Arnold Robinson
Business
Crossroads Rhode Island provides their clients with a continuum of care that includes basic emergency needs, shelter, housing, case management and vocational services for individuals and families. In order to provide these services they rely on the generosity of their donors and supporters who have helped Crossroads to become the largest homeless services organization in Rhode Island. It is important to Crossroads that they stick to their core values of safety, respect, and effectiveness when helping the homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes.
Youthbuild Providence: Public Relations Plan, Madeline Armater, Clayton Durant, Michelle Ryder, James Paternostro, Kaiwen Zhu
Youthbuild Providence: Public Relations Plan, Madeline Armater, Clayton Durant, Michelle Ryder, James Paternostro, Kaiwen Zhu
Marketing and Communications
Understanding what incentives drive businesses to partner with non-profits, as well as understanding what media business owners will pay attention to can help our firm get YouthBuild Providence’s name and message in the correct places that will have a higher probability of being consumed by these higher level managers or small business owners. To get the message out correctly, we are going to leverage the use of social media and local media to push our message out to small businesses.
Community Preparatory School: Alumni Relations Plan, Arnold Robinson
Community Preparatory School: Alumni Relations Plan, Arnold Robinson
Marketing and Communications
When trying to get people to understand your message, you can use the Uses and Gratifications theory which talks about how people tend to pay attention when they are entertained, informed, their opinions get reinforced and they have a sense of belonging. Our message will get people to pay attention because the Alumni already have a sense of belonging to CPS, and it informs and reinforces their opinions about caring for their Alma mater. We will get Alumni to believe this message by holding events and other activities in which they can be a part of.
The Star, National Airlines, Dinner Menu Postcard, National Airlines
The Star, National Airlines, Dinner Menu Postcard, National Airlines
Airline Menus
No abstract provided.
Horizon House Restaurant, International Airport, Houston, Texas, Houston International Airport
Horizon House Restaurant, International Airport, Houston, Texas, Houston International Airport
Airline Menus
No abstract provided.
Pan American Airlines "Happy Landings!" Breakfast Menu, Pan American Airlines
Pan American Airlines "Happy Landings!" Breakfast Menu, Pan American Airlines
Airline Menus
No abstract provided.
Carte Des Vins Et Liqueurs, Arnaud, Nouvelle Orleans, Arnaud's, New Orleans, Wine And Spirits Menu, Date Unknown, Arnaud's
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Arnaud's, New Orleans, A La Carte Menu, Date Unknown, Arnaud's
Arnaud's, New Orleans, A La Carte Menu, Date Unknown, Arnaud's
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Arnaud's, New Orleans, A La Carte Menu, Date Unknown, Arnaud's
Arnaud's, New Orleans, A La Carte Menu, Date Unknown, Arnaud's
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Cochran House, Estate Of Charles F. Hendershot, Newton, New Jersey, Date Unknown, The Cochran House, Estate Of Charles F. Hendershot
Cochran House, Estate Of Charles F. Hendershot, Newton, New Jersey, Date Unknown, The Cochran House, Estate Of Charles F. Hendershot
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Crawford's Sea Grill, "On The Shores Of Puget Sound," Seattle, Washington, Date Unknown, Crawford's Sea Grill
Crawford's Sea Grill, "On The Shores Of Puget Sound," Seattle, Washington, Date Unknown, Crawford's Sea Grill
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Restaurante Del Paseo, Chafing Dish Luncheon Menu, Date Unknown, Restaurante Del Paseo
Restaurante Del Paseo, Chafing Dish Luncheon Menu, Date Unknown, Restaurante Del Paseo
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Broussard's Napolean Patio, New Orleans, Postcard, Date Unknown, Broussard's Restaurant
Broussard's Napolean Patio, New Orleans, Postcard, Date Unknown, Broussard's Restaurant
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
The Christopher Ryder House, Chatham Port, Cape Cod, Placemat, Date Unknown, The Christopher Ryder House, Donald & Louise Kastner
The Christopher Ryder House, Chatham Port, Cape Cod, Placemat, Date Unknown, The Christopher Ryder House, Donald & Louise Kastner
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
The Charleston Garden, B. Altman & Co., Fifth Avenue, New York, Date Unknown, B. Altman & Co.
The Charleston Garden, B. Altman & Co., Fifth Avenue, New York, Date Unknown, B. Altman & Co.
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Christopher Ryder House, Chatham Port, Cape Cod, Date Unknown, The Christopher Ryder House, Donald & Louise Kastner
Christopher Ryder House, Chatham Port, Cape Cod, Date Unknown, The Christopher Ryder House, Donald & Louise Kastner
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
County Fair Menu, Route 1 At The Roundtop, Damariscotta, Maine, Date Unknown, Lawson And Alma Aldrich
County Fair Menu, Route 1 At The Roundtop, Damariscotta, Maine, Date Unknown, Lawson And Alma Aldrich
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Broussard's, New Orleans, Date Unknown, Broussard's Restaurant
Broussard's, New Orleans, Date Unknown, Broussard's Restaurant
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Durgin-Park, Boston, Dining Menu, Date Unknown, Durgin-Park
Durgin-Park, Boston, Dining Menu, Date Unknown, Durgin-Park
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Highgate Hall Coffee House, Bellevue Theatre Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Highgate Hall Coffee House
Highgate Hall Coffee House, Bellevue Theatre Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Highgate Hall Coffee House
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
The Horseshoe Tavern, Kimball Lake, Hopkinton, New Hampshire, Date Unknown, The Horseshoe Tavern
The Horseshoe Tavern, Kimball Lake, Hopkinton, New Hampshire, Date Unknown, The Horseshoe Tavern
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Highgate Hall Coffee House, Bellevue Theatre Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Highgate Hall Coffee House
Highgate Hall Coffee House, Bellevue Theatre Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Highgate Hall Coffee House
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Hackney's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Hackney's
Hackney's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Hackney's
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
Highgate Hall Dinner Menu, Bellevue Theatre Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Highgate Hall Coffee House
Highgate Hall Dinner Menu, Bellevue Theatre Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Date Unknown, Highgate Hall Coffee House
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.