Names of my Group members:
Onalaja Taiwo, Olohirenua Imoukhuede, Joel Rocher and Marques Smith
Professor Timothy Edlund
BUAD 499.004
October 23, 2012
Sustainability and Environmental Standards: Seeking Competitive Distinction at Damaí Lovina Villas 1. What was the relationship between tourism and social/environmental issues in Bali?
Answer
The relationship between the tourism and social environmental issues in Bali is that Tourism in Bali began when the Dutch marketed the island as a cruise destination during the 1920s. Initial visitors were expatriate artists, ethnologists, writers, and musician all of whom were influential in spreading information regarding Bali's unique culture and beautiful landscape and social environmental is that tourism was the island’s financial boon but it also was causing serious social and environmental problems. In general, environmental regulations in Bali were lacking since existing standards were not enforced and growth often was promoted to the detriment of the environment. 2. What government policies have affected Bali’s environmental status?
Answer
In Bali government regulations were insufficient since existing standards were not enforced and growth often was promoted to the detriment of the environment. Dredging projects rarely involved environmental impact studies or guaranteed protection of natural areas as required by law. Also there were common accusations of corruption in government agencies tasked with protecting the Island’s environmental resources. Due to major government deficiency in regulations for the environment, the lack of budgeting resources caused many citizens to loose faith in its ability or intent to protect Bali’s environment. 3. Do firms need to wait for government to take actions to address Bali’s social and environmental issues?