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Strategic management can help H&T organizations in providing a link between external and internal environments.

A) True
B) False

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Variations in service delivery from customer to customer and from time to time will always occur. Which characteristic of the H&T industry does this describe?


A) Perishability
B) Inseparability
C) Heterogeneity
D) Cost structure

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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The presence and participation of customers in the service delivery process is an example of _______.


A) Inseparability
B) Intangibility
C) Labor intensive nature
D) Cost structure

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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In what areas do the industry characteristics influence the management practices in H&T organizations?

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The unique characteristics of the H&T or...

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In what situations can strategic management help H&T organizations?

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There are a number of important areas in...

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Which classification of the H&T organization focuses on financial objectives?


A) Size
B) Location
C) Profit motive
D) Primary activity

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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The H&T industry is a composite of a number of distinct industries that are closely interrelated and interdependent.

A) True
B) False

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More than 80% of H&T businesses are small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

A) True
B) False

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Managing SMEs is the same as managing larger enterprises.

A) True
B) False

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The importance of customer-to-customer interactions in service organizations highlights which characteristic of the H&T industry?


A) Perishability
B) Inseparability
C) Heterogeneity
D) Cost structure

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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How can we define the H&T industry?

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Which of the following are areas where the H&T industry characteristics impact managing H&T firms?


A) Strategic planning practices
B) Developing a sustainable competitive advantage
C) Managing the cost structure
D) All of the above

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Consumer demand for H&T services exhibits very cyclic behavior over a short period of time. This describes the ______ characteristic of the H&T industry.


A) Simultaneity
B) Labor intensive
C) Perishability
D) Inseparability

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Customer-to-customer interactions are not important in the H&T industry.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is a threat to the H&T industry?


A) Terrorism
B) Natural disasters
C) Political conflicts
D) All of the above

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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How much do the unique characteristics of H&T organizations impact the strategic management practices in H&T organizations?

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Being served and treated nicely by employees is a major factor in getting repeat customers.

A) True
B) False

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The value of a hotel room will be lost if it is not sold for a night. Which characteristic of the H&T industry does this statement describe?


A) Cost structure
B) Intangibility
C) Simultaneity
D) Perishability

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Strategic management research in our field now use advance research methods.

A) True
B) False

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Tourism is a specific part of hospitality that focuses on providing accommodations and meals for tourists.

A) True
B) False

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