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Managers' Perception Of Alcohol Service Training Programs, Daniel Doyle Crafts
Managers' Perception Of Alcohol Service Training Programs, Daniel Doyle Crafts
Hospitality Review
In order to serve alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner, most managers turn to alcohol server training programs to provide effective standardized training for the alcohol server. Whether or not the programs are perceived by hospitality managers as effective has not been established. The author presents the results of a study of Oklahoma hospitality managers who perceive alcohol server training as becoming less effective.
Hospitality Managers As Caretakers And Change Agents: A Reconceptualization Of The Position, R. Thomas George
Hospitality Managers As Caretakers And Change Agents: A Reconceptualization Of The Position, R. Thomas George
Hospitality Review
The unit manager in the hospitality organization is presented as a caretaker and a change agent in the organization, a caretaker in maintaining and nurturing the culture of the organization and a change agent in assisting the employees in the acceptance and demonstration of the desired image of the organization. The author reviews the traditional role of the manager and presents a reconceptualization of the position.
Managing Quality In The Hospitality Industry:, W. Gerald Glover
Managing Quality In The Hospitality Industry:, W. Gerald Glover
Hospitality Review
In - Managing Quality In the Hospitality Industry – an observation by W. Gerald Glover, Associate Professor, Hospitality Management Program, Appalachian State University, initially Glover establishes: “Quality is a primary concern in the hospitality industry. The author sees problems in the nature of the way businesses are managed and discusses approaches to ensuring quality in corporate cultures.”
As the title suggests, the author wants to point out certain discrepancies in hospitality quality control, as well as enlighten you as to how to address some of these concerns.
“A discussion of quality presents some interesting dilemmas. Quality is something that almost …
Evaluating And Selecting A Property Management System, Galen Collins
Evaluating And Selecting A Property Management System, Galen Collins
Hospitality Review
In his study - Evaluating and Selecting a Property Management System - by Galen Collins, Assistant Professor, School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Northern Arizona University, Assistant Professor Collins states briefly at the outset: “Computerizing a property requires a game plan. Many have selected a Property Management System without much forethought and have been unhappy with the final results. The author discusses the major factors that must be taken into consideration in the selection of a PMS, based on his personal experience.”
Although, this article was written in the year 1988 and some information contained may be dated, there are …
Productivity: A Review For The Hospitality Manager, Alan T. Stutts
Productivity: A Review For The Hospitality Manager, Alan T. Stutts
Hospitality Review
Hospitality managers have a number of methods available to them to enhance employee productivity. The author discusses five major concepts that can lead to successful results in the hospitality industry.