Identification of concerns should include
- inflation outcomes
- unemployment
- recession
- population migration and change
- global unrest and terrorism
- natural disaster/weather.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- Why is the success of the hospitality industry linked to economic issues in a community?
- What global concerns can affect the hospitality industry?
Communication
- How can global and local matters be communicated to staff?
- Where can reliable information on global or economic issues be found?
Leadership
- How can leaders manage a culturally diverse employee population?
- What leadership qualities are required to arbitrate economic matters such as unemployment, recession, or inflation?
Management
- What managerial adjustments can be made to facilitate advertising during an economic recession?
- What can management do to ensure guests’ safety during times of global unrest?