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Assignment – Reflection Paper Directions

Instructions: You are required to answer the following questions. You should save your answers in a Word document for submission. Please do not repeat the questions on your answer sheet. Instead, please list the answers numerically/sequentially by simply utilizing 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each assignment must have a cover page listing your name, the name of the assignment, and the date. The cover page does not count towards the word count. For each assignment, you are expected to answer the assigned questions in your own words. Each assignment paper should be at least 1,000-1,500 words. Papers less than the required 1,000-1,500 words will get zero. This does not mean each question requires a 1,000-1,500-word response; rather, the total number of words for answering the questions must total more than 1,000-1,500 words. An exemplary answer demonstrates comprehension through a complete understanding by translating, interpreting and extrapolation as well as full analysis of the basic information into elements by identifying causes and relationships.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to expose students to the issues and complexities of applied leadership within the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will be asked to immerse themselves in applied leadership material, reaching out to an industry leader (mentor) to discuss prescribed issues/topics, and reflect on applied leadership topics and discussion.

Assignment –

1. Read the assigned material(s) as outlined on the course syllabus

2. From each reflection assignment:

· Select 2-4 prompts (one prompt from each chapter minimum) and write your response to each in an HTM context,

· Length/Format: 1,000-1,500 words minimum. The expected format is demonstrated below.

· Cite any outside materials or work that is not your own, including the authors of the reading.

Select the prompts, then write your response to each in an Hospitality context. Your written response should identify and include:

· Your identified mentor’s response to the selected prompts (give 1-2 examples),

· Your reflection of your mentor’s response, and

· Your personal response to each selected prompt.

1. Reflection #5 –Encourage the Heart -

· LC - Ch 11-12, p.245-294

· LC - Ch11 - Recognize Contributions

· Leadership of contributions and recognition -

· What is the most effective way to communicate your positive expectations clearly and regularly?

· What type of environment makes it comfortable to receive and give helpful feedback?

· LC - Ch12 – Celebrate the Values and Victories -

· Leadership that celebrates values and victories –

· How do effective leaders make work “fun” and enjoyable?

· Why is it important to get personally involved in employee recognitions and celebrations?

· EO – Ch 11,12, p.245-

· EO – Ch11 – Decisiveness amid Uncertainty

· Decisiveness and uncertainty are a given in any environment. How do leaders balance timeliness and intelligence gathering in order to make a good and timely response?

· EO – Ch12 – Discipline Equals Freedom

· How does a leader balance encouraging others to grow and become leaders themselves, while maintaining confidence that someone else will get all the glory?

· How do leaders gain respect?