The SAGE Handbook of Hospitality Management

The SAGE Handbook of Hospitality Management

Author: Roy C Wood

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2008-06-05

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 1446206424

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At last, a comprehensive, systematically organized Handbook which gives a reliable and critical guide to all aspects of one of the world′s leading industries: the hospitality industry. The book focuses on key aspects of the hospitality management curriculum, research and practice bringing together leading scholars throughout the world. Each essay examines a theme or functional aspect of hospitality management and offers a critical overview of the principle ideas and issues that have contributed, and continue to contribute, within it. Topics include: • The nature of hospitality and hospitality management • The relationship of hospitality management to tourism, leisure and education provision • The current state of development of the international hospitality business • The core activities of food, beverage and accommodation management • Research strategies in hospitality management • Innovation and entrepreneurship trends • The role of information technology The SAGE Handbook of Hospitality Management constitutes a single, comprehensive source of reference which will satisfy the information needs of both specialists in the field and non-specialists who require a contemporary introduction to the hospitality industry and its analysis. Bob Brotherton formerly taught students of Hospitality and Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has also taught Research Methods to Hospitality and Tourism students at a number of international institutions as a visiting lecturer; Roy C. Wood is based in the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, India


Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry

Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry

Author: Dana V Tesone

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-05-23

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 113643643X

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It is vital for hospitality management students to understand key management concepts as part of the complex and intimate nature of the services industry. Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry is designed specifically for hospitality students who need to be able to use management tools and techniques to become successful hospitality managers. By placing you at the heart of an imaginary workplace this book offers the opportunity to work through all of the items of discussion for each topic. The chapter begins with a scenario to prompt an exploration of a given topic, and concludes with the outcome of this scenario to reinforce the lessons learnt throughout the chapter. Highly practical in approach, this is an up-to-date and skilful integration of all core areas of management. It is packed with tools and techniques to aid learning and understanding: improve your professional management vocabulary with definitions in each chapter, and a complete glossary of terms visualize key concepts with over one hundred explanatory diagrams gain confidence by testing your understanding on the accompanying website practical applications of theory are illustrated in international case studies throughout the book discussion questions prompt an exploration of key concepts.


Managing People in the Hospitality Industry

Managing People in the Hospitality Industry

Author: Michael Riley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-12-12

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1351583832

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This is a book about being a successful manager in the complex hospitality industry. Approaching the subject in the context of personal development, it offers future managers essential knowledge and insight into the opportunities, the constraints, the problems and the solutions that face management at any level in the industry. Structured in six parts, this comprehensive volume is not merely concerned with the social and psychological aspects of people management, but also with the economics of labour, including: labour costs, utilisation, labour market behaviour and pay. These aspects are conjoined in the book with the skills of people management to reflect the dynamics of real-life practice. Combining theory and practice, Managing People in the Hospitality Industry offers a concise portrait of the industry at work and is essential reading for the hospitality managers of tomorrow.


International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management

International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management

Author: Abraham Pizam

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-06-25

Total Pages: 733

ISBN-13: 113643903X

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* 25% updated with significant revisions and 20 new entries ensuring that students have the most up-to-date Hospitality Management information on the market * An academically credible source of core information written by experts from around the world to help students clarify basic concepts and ensure their understanding is correct * User friendly and accessible so that students can quickly and easily locate the information that they require


Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry

Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry

Author: Michael John Boella

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0415632536

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This text now includes updates to all statistics, information on job design and empowerment, updated coverage of trade unionism and a new chapter on business ethics. It matches new NVQ requirements and incorporates new material relevant to courses and learning needs.


Handbook of Hospitality Operations and IT

Handbook of Hospitality Operations and IT

Author: Peter Jones

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-09-10

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1136399895

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Handbook of Hospitality Operations and IT provides an authoritative resource for critical reviews of research into both operations and IT management. Internationally renowned scholars provide in-depth essays and explanations of case studies, to illustrate how practices and concepts can be applied to the hospitality industry. The depth and coverage of each topic is unprecedented. A must-read for hospitality researchers and educators, students and industry practitioners.


Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry

Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry

Author: Dana Tesone

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-05-23

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1136436448

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Improve your professional management vocabulary with definitions in each chapter, and a complete glossary of terms. Visualise key concepts with over one hundred explanatory diagrams Gain confidence by testing your understanding on the accompanying website Practical applications of theory are illustrated in international case studies throughout the book Discussion questions prompt an exploration of key concepts


International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management

International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management

Author: Abraham Pizam

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 709

ISBN-13: 0750659963

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The International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from A (À la carte) to Z (Zoning codes).


Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry

Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry

Author: Michael John Boella

Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780748754663

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Endorsed by the Hotel and Catering International Management Association (HCIMA).Contains detailed information of new human resources initiatives such as the IIP scheme and the British Hospitality Association's Excellence Through People Scheme.Ideal reading for students, time managers and personnel managers throughout the industry with effective coverage of recruitment, staff selection, job descriptions, training and remuneration.