Title: Describe the importance of professionalism.
Course: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation I (16999-I) > Section: Exploring Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness

Description could include

- dress code
- policies on body art and piercings
- personal hygiene and grooming
- on-the-job hygiene (e.g., hand washing)
- cultural awareness
- legal restrictions and policies
- etiquette.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is professionalism tied to success in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries?
- What effect can poor professional appearance and hygiene practices have on one's career?

Communication

- How can appearance and hygiene issues be communicated to employees?
- Why are communication skills important in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries?
- When is it appropriate to use a cell phone on the job?

Leadership

- How can leaders express personal concerns in the workplace?
- How can leaders become good examples in this area?

Management

- What management skills are needed in solving problems concerning appearance and hygiene?
- What management skills are important in establishing good employee-employer relations?
- Why is respect important within management?