Visit Marriott’s corporate website at https://www.marriott.com/marriott/aboutmarriott.

mi and do
some “desk research” about the company's latest developments. Discuss with your team, and
please demonstrate your understanding by clearly and concisely answering the following
questions:

1. How do Marriott’s core values reflect cultural diversity?

2. Marriot undertakes significant efforts to train its leaders to embrace and understand
different cultures. Please provide some examples of good practices implemented by the
company.

3. The successors of J. W. Marriott have expanded their hotel line by buying brands such as
St. Regis, Renaissance, and Residence Inn, among others. Do you believe they have
adapted their product to different international markets? How?

4. The company exemplifies successful global cross-cultural management and leadership.

Based on the concepts learned in our last class, which factors do you believe explain that
success?

Tip: Visit Marriot’s Cultural Diversity in the Workplace | Marriott site.