1 . Assignment : Answer the following about the company you have selected to research 1. (2% ) Introduction 2. (1%) What Tourism Sector does this company belong? a. Accommodation b. Adventure and Recreation C. Attractions d. Events and Conferences e . Tourism Services f . Transportation 9. Travel Trade 3. (10% ) Answer the following about the company you are researching : a. What is their Mission Statement (defines the company's business , its objectives and its approach to reach those objectives )? b . What is their Vision Statement (describing the desired future position of the company )? c. What is their Statement of the company's purposes , goals , and values ? 4 . (10% ) Describe the general nature of the business , the location , and identify any important or unusual features 5 . (10% ) Name , locate , and briefly describe any direct competitors this company must deal with 6. (10 % ) Name , locate , and briefly describe any indirect competition this company must deal with 7 . (5% ) Explain how the company is specialized in terms of the products and /or services that it offers. 8. (5% ) Explain how this company is specialized in terms of the consumer groups they target 9 . (10 %) How does the company engage and support their employees ? Below are things to research , but not limited Why are employees proud to work at this company ? b. How does this company support employee's professional development ? C. If risk -taking is encouraged , what happens when people fail? d. What role do the companies values play in hiring and performance reviews ? e . How do salary and benefits benchmark against other similar companies f Are there any special skills /requirements e., specialized training , degrees languages - English /French , etc .) to work for this company ? g. What is one thing you would change about the company if you could ? 10. (10 %) How does the Company deal with conflict and politics ? Below are things to research , but not limited to a. What causes conflict , and how are conflicts resolved ? b . How would you describe " organizational politics " at the company ? C. How are decisions made when there's disagreement and stakes are high ? d. When and how do people like to give and receive feedback