Assignment
1) What are the characteristics that make an occupation a profession? List and define at least 5.
What characteristics does the hospitality industry have that might qualify it as a profession? List at least 3 and give examples or definitions of these characteristics.
In your opinion should the hospitality industry be regarded as a profession? Why or why not? Explain your answer in 5-7 sentences.
2) As managers we are to hire people whose ethical standards are either compatible with the facilites' standards or who will be able to accept and work within those same ethical standards of the facility.
Think about what you will look for in a job interview with a potential employee to determine that the employee can meet the ethical standards of the organization.
In your answer:
1. Explain in 3-5 sentences how you will determine (questions, scenarios, background history, etc) that this potential employee will meet your standards.
2. Think back to questions you have been asked in a job interview, or questions you would create from personal experience. Provide at least 4-5 questions that you will ask.
3) Do managers and employees have the same or different responsibilities for bringing unethical behavior to the attention of responsible management? Why?
Explain in 5-7 sentences.
4) First, explain in 5-7 sentences the importance of positive communication skills in the workplace.
Second, identify the different ethical priniciples (Chapter 1) impacted with negative communication skills. Explain why these ethical principles are impacted.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.