- Cultural sensitivity is critical in competing in markets both nationally or internationally. We have all seen either print or media advertisements that have been culturally offensive? Post one such ad (other than one of the Dove ads). Discuss why you found the ad culturally offensive. (4 points)
- Explain why you think that companies lack cultural awareness and do not realize their ads will offend people? (1 point)
- Identify an example (not used in the book) of a hospitality company using each of the three international strategies discussed in this chapter. Describe in specific terms why each fit that strategy. (Note: You can identify one hospitality company that uses each of the three OR identify 3 different hospitality companies that would each represent a different international strategy.) (3 points)
answer the questions and also include a response to the question’s answers
Do you think discrimination against Blacks still exists today despite Title VII’s legal prohibitions? Why? What do you think should be done to mitigate Black discrimination?
Can discrimination be eliminated through legislative or moral action or both?
Why do you think access and treatment inequities still occur in the workplace?
What do you think are the reasons why the Asian population is the fastest growing group in the U.S.?
The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of all other racial and ethnic groups. Why is the growth declining for non-Hispanic Whites and how might economic factors impact this decline?