Title: Describe the role of sourcing and purchasing products pertaining to each segment of the hospitality industry.
Course: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation I (16999-I) > Section: Examining the Hospitality Industry

Description should include

- review of the different hospitality industry segments
- government regulations affecting purchasing
- sourcing, sustainability, price, and product availability decisions.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each industry segment?
- Why should more than one resource be compared when acquiring products?

Communication

- Why is it important to communicate rules and regulations on sourcing and purchasing products?
- What types of communication can be used in purchasing and acquiring products?

Leadership

- How can leadership consider multiple sources before taking action?

Management

- How should management evaluate a product acquisition?
- What resources are available for management in the acquisitions process?