Title: Describe the importance of sourcing and purchasing products.
Course: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation I (16999-I) > Section: Examining the Hospitality Industry

Description should include

- government regulations affecting purchasing for both the industry and the consumer
- sourcing, sustainability, price, and product availability considerations
- quality
- ethics.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why should more than one resource be compared when acquiring products?
- What ethical considerations are involved in the sourcing and purchasing of 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?