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Firing the employee seems counterproductive. It hurts morale, and doesn't actually solve the problem.

by your-nanny 9y ago

djrogers 9y ago
I’m not sure Tiebtan independence is a problem that Marriott can solve.
- zeth___ 9y ago
  Oh good, then China has nothing to worry about and can leave everything as was is.
- _emacsomancer_ 9y ago
  I doubt that is the problem the parent was referring to.
- wollw 9y ago
  I would think that's part of the reason he shouldn't be fired. What difference should it make to anyone mature enough to do business with?
- toss1 9y ago
  Tho they can't solve it single-handedly, they can refuse to be part of the problem by kowtowing to the Chinese Communist Party. And in case it isn't clear: the only proper attitude to this kind of bullying from the likes of dictatorial regimes is Eff 'em. China are only trying to bully everyone into helping propagate a lie. The fact is that they invaded the country of Tibet in living memory and it's leader still lives in exile. It was nothing but a territorial land and water resources grab. And they have been working on cultural genocide ever since, starting with burning monastaries within the first week of the invasion, and continuing with in-migration of Chinese to swamp the traditional culture, and kidnapping Tibet's religious leaders. We may not be able to force their hand, but every company and person can refuse to participate in their lying charade. (and just to be clear, my beef is with the CCP, not the people of China, who are largely just as subject to the unjust govt)
  - anonforthis323 9y ago
    Well bullies recognize bullies. They even like to hang out with other bullies. Big businesses didn't get to their position by being nice. They bullied their way to the top. That's why I'm guessing that Marriott actually views China's reactions as reasonable. But I do agree that China's handling of the Tibet situation is poor. They should take a look at how America was able to pacify the natives. Set aside some land for the Tibetans, let them have their own casinos or temples or whatever they want. Then in 100 years or so, the public image of it will change.
    - nasredin 9y ago
      >>That's why I'm guessing that Marriott actually views China's reactions as reasonable. I managed to ignore your posts in this thread, but unfortunately read the above. Authoritarians always have at least some support from the people and "useful idiots" and the corrupt from abroad.
- your-nanny 9y ago
  The problem is that a low level employee can single handedly (and even inadvertently) cause such damage to a company. This is obviously a management and process problem, not a some-hourly-guy-in-Omaha problem.

Firing the employee seems counterproductive. It hurts morale, and doesn't actually solve the problem.

djrogers 9y ago

I’m not sure Tiebtan independence is a problem that Marriott can solve.

zeth___ 9y ago
Oh good, then China has nothing to worry about and can leave everything as was is.
_emacsomancer_ 9y ago
I doubt that is the problem the parent was referring to.
wollw 9y ago
I would think that's part of the reason he shouldn't be fired. What difference should it make to anyone mature enough to do business with?
toss1 9y ago
Tho they can't solve it single-handedly, they can refuse to be part of the problem by kowtowing to the Chinese Communist Party. And in case it isn't clear: the only proper attitude to this kind of bullying from the likes of dictatorial regimes is Eff 'em. China are only trying to bully everyone into helping propagate a lie. The fact is that they invaded the country of Tibet in living memory and it's leader still lives in exile. It was nothing but a territorial land and water resources grab. And they have been working on cultural genocide ever since, starting with burning monastaries within the first week of the invasion, and continuing with in-migration of Chinese to swamp the traditional culture, and kidnapping Tibet's religious leaders. We may not be able to force their hand, but every company and person can refuse to participate in their lying charade. (and just to be clear, my beef is with the CCP, not the people of China, who are largely just as subject to the unjust govt)
- anonforthis323 9y ago
  Well bullies recognize bullies. They even like to hang out with other bullies. Big businesses didn't get to their position by being nice. They bullied their way to the top. That's why I'm guessing that Marriott actually views China's reactions as reasonable. But I do agree that China's handling of the Tibet situation is poor. They should take a look at how America was able to pacify the natives. Set aside some land for the Tibetans, let them have their own casinos or temples or whatever they want. Then in 100 years or so, the public image of it will change.
  - nasredin 9y ago
    >>That's why I'm guessing that Marriott actually views China's reactions as reasonable. I managed to ignore your posts in this thread, but unfortunately read the above. Authoritarians always have at least some support from the people and "useful idiots" and the corrupt from abroad.
your-nanny 9y ago
The problem is that a low level employee can single handedly (and even inadvertently) cause such damage to a company. This is obviously a management and process problem, not a some-hourly-guy-in-Omaha problem.