Current Issue Discussion

For some of the class sessions, your will post a one page summary of a current article or issue you have researched, read, or listened. These international issues must be hospitality related and reflect to the objectives of the week (PowerPoint chapter lecture notes can be found under Content in Beachboard). It is important to provide your comments. Please cite the reference where you obtained the information.

Assignments will be graded based on the following:

Reflection to weekly learning objectives-50%

Length of article summary at least a half page-25%

Length of personal comments at least a half page-25%

Responses to Your Peers on Chapter and Issue Reflection

Respond to one of your peers’ current issues each time a current issue is due.

Assignments will be graded based on the following:

Reflection to weekly learning objectives-50%

Length of response at least a half page-50%

Please find the articles yourself and disucss the issue below and please cite and quote properly.

Current issue

Objectives: Evaluate the challenge of diverse cultural values and norms in hospitality foodservice and hotel management.

Reflection: Find a current issue and write a one-page summary with your comments.

Response: respond to one of your peers’ issues.

Current issue

Objectives: Compare democratic and authoritarian political systems as related to international hotel and restaurant industry.

Reflection: Find a current issue and write a one-page summary with your comments.

Response: respond to one of your peers’ issues.