ASSIGNMENT | corporate culture

Special Instructions:

ü TThe written portion of this assignment must be submitted as a Word document .docx. Use 12-point Calibri font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins.

ü YYou must use MLA guidelines to cite your research: “in-text citations” in the report and a “works cited” page at the end of your report. For assistance, see https://seneca.libguides.com/citingsources.

ü AAny part of the assignment “not cited” will be handled using the Seneca College Academic Integrity Policy under “plagiarism”.

ü TThe group leader must name the file as FirstnameLastNameCCAssignment.docx example: SeanPerryCCAssignment.docx. Use the group leader’s name to name the document.

ü SSubmit using Blackboard Safe-Assign. The group leader is to submit for the entire group. Only submit files in .doc, .docx, .docm, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .txt, .rtf, .pdf, and .html file formats only.

ü EE-mail submissions will not be accepted. There will be no extensions of due dates.

ü Do not wait until the last minute to start this assignment. Professors only respond to e-mails during regular business hours (09:00 – 16:00) Tuesday-Friday and have two (2) business days to respond.

ü Some resources you may wish to use (but not limited or restricted to):

· Company website

· http://acta.ca/

· https://www.canadianbusiness.com

· https://cato.ca/

· https://www.civicjobs.ca

· https://cruising.org/

· http://www.czandassociates.com/

· https://www.eluta.ca/

· https://www.facebook.com/

· https://www.forbes.com

· https://www.glassdoor.ca/index.htm

· https://www.hospitalityjobs.ca/en/

· https://ca.indeed.com/

· https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

· https://www.monster.ca

· https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-heritage-sport-tourism-culture-industries

· https://www.openjaw.com/

· https://news.paxeditions.com/

· https://www.pegs.com/

· https://www.phocuswright.com/

· https://tiac-aitc.ca/

· https://www.tiaontario.ca/cpages/home

· https://tico.ca/

· http://www.travelagentmagazinedigital.com

· https://www.travelagewest.com/

· https://travelindustrypersonnel.com/

· https://travelindustrytoday.com/

· http://www.travelpress.com/

· https://ca.travelpulse.com/

· https://www.travelweek.ca/

· https://www.travelweekly.com/

· https://twitter.com/home

· https://www.workopolis.com/en/

· https://www.youtube.com/

Assignment: Answer the following about the company you have selected to research:

Introduction
What Tourism Sector does this company belong?
Accommodation
Adventure and Recreation
Attractions
Events and Conferences
Tourism Services
Transportation
Travel Trade
Answer the following about the company you are researching:
What is their Mission Statement (defines the company’s business, its objectives, and its approach to reach those objectives)?
What is their Vision Statement (describing the desired future position of the company)?
What is their Statement of the company’s purposes, goals, and values?
Describe the general nature of the business, the location, and identify any important or unusual features.
Name, locate, and briefly describe any direct competitors this company must deal with.
Name, locate, and briefly describe any indirect competition this company must deal with.
Explain how the company is specialized in terms of the products and/or services that it offers.
Explain how this company is specialized in terms of the consumer groups they target.
How does the company engage and support their employees? Below are things to research, but not limited to:
Why are employees proud to work at this company?
How does this company support employee’s professional development?
If risk-taking is encouraged, what happens when people fail?
What role do the companies values play in hiring and performance reviews?
How do salary and benefits benchmark against other similar companies?
Are there any special skills/requirements (i.e., specialized training, degrees, languages – English/French, etc.) to work for this company?
What is one thing you would change about the company if you could?
How does the Company deal with conflict and politics? Below are things to research, but not limited to:
What causes conflict, and how are conflicts resolved?
How would you describe “organizational politics” at the company?
How are decisions made when there’s disagreement and stakes are high?
When and how do people like to give and receive feedback?
Titles aside, who in the company has the power to get things done?
What is the day-to-day work environment like? Below are things to research, but not limited to:
What are some of the way the company celebrates success?
Does the company have a corporate social responsibility policy? If yes, define which type (i.e., environmental, philanthropic, etc.).
How do managers support and motivate their team(s)?
What kind of flexible work arrangements do employee have (i.e., four-day work weeks, work remotely)?
Does the company have a matching gifts program or sponsor local volunteer events?
Does the company accommodate special needs of employees? For example, “I take my kids to school on Wednesdays, it is okay if I come in late once a week?”
Summary
Works cited using proper MLA format. Please note Internet sources must be considered reliable (i.e., www.wikipedia.org is not considered an approved source of information).

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Corporate Culture
The tourism sector plays a significant role in shaping the economy of a country. In the U.S, the sector generated close to $ 1.6 trillion in 2017 besides supporting close to 8 million jobs. In 2018, travel and tourism exports accounted for close to 11% of all thU.S..S exports. (Friel 1586) The attractiveness of the sector has attracted many investors who target the wide network of services associated with the sector. This task critically evaluates the role that Intrepid travel company plays in shaping the U.S tourism sector.
Tourism Sector that The Company Belongs
Intrepid Travel agency is rated as the largest small group adventure travel company both in the U.S and across the world. Its main area of speciality is in tours where…