Sandman Hotels Acquiring Cecil Hotel Case Study
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Who replaced the Cecil Hotel's general manager after Sandman Hotels acquired it?

  • Gary Woodland (correct)
  • Theo Fleury
  • A corporate executive
  • Tracy Blyth
  • Why did Tracy Blyth insist on Theo Fleury being placed as the food and beverage director at the Cecil Hotel?

  • She believed he was the most experienced choice.
  • She wanted to challenge Gary Woodland.
  • She thought Theo needed mentoring.
  • She wanted to give Theo a big test. (correct)
  • What was Gary Woodland's initial concern about having Theo Fleury join the team at the Cecil Hotel?

  • Theo was not part of the corporate flagship hotel.
  • Theo had no resources available to help him succeed.
  • Theo lacked experience in managing underperforming properties.
  • Theo had never faced serious problems before. (correct)
  • Why did Tracy Blyth take full responsibility for placing Theo Fleury at the Cecil Hotel?

    <p>To ease Gary's concerns about Theo's placement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition did Gary Woodland set for Theo Fleury after agreeing to have him on the management team at the Cecil Hotel?

    <p>To be part of the management team under Gary's supervision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tracy convince Gary to accept Theo as part of the management team at the Cecil Hotel?

    <p>By stating that Theo would turn things around independently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what was Theo Fleury's role at the flagship Sandman hotel?

    <p>He was the fine dining restaurant manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the immediate problems Gary listed for Theo regarding the Cecil Hotel's restaurant?

    <p>The restaurant was operating at a loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Theo's role at the Cecil Hotel?

    <p>He was hired to implement changes and improve operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an immediate problem at the Cecil Hotel's restaurant?

    <p>Understaffing in the kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what did Theo help launch at the flagship Sandman hotel?

    <p>A new fine dining concept that the company planned to roll out to other properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the culture at the Cecil Hotel?

    <p>The culture was one of resistance to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

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