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Evaluating The Alignment Of Academic Research And Industry Leadership Best Practices, Thomas A. Maier Nov 2011

Evaluating The Alignment Of Academic Research And Industry Leadership Best Practices, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

This hospitality leadership research analysis was conducted in order to assess the alignment of academic research and industry leadership best practices. Gaps were identified and implications for professional practice discussed.


Hospitality Leadership, Dissatisfaction And Intent To Leave Among Multigenerational Groupings, Thomas A. Maier Jan 2011

Hospitality Leadership, Dissatisfaction And Intent To Leave Among Multigenerational Groupings, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

This study examines generational similarities and differences in terms of; perceptions hospitality employees have of leadership, dissatisfaction and intent to leave within their organization.


Hospitality Academic Leadership Pedagogy:Experiential Learning Methodology, Thomas A. Maier Dec 2010

Hospitality Academic Leadership Pedagogy:Experiential Learning Methodology, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

Integrating classroom-based pedagogy with industry embedded learning activities may deepen student learning. This presentation describes the application and assessment of David Kolb’s experiential learning methodology.


Sacred Hospitality, Thomas A. Maier Dec 2010

Sacred Hospitality, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

Sacred Hospitality explores the nature, meaning, and commonality of values exemplified in the Judeo-Christian tradition beginning with the singular hospitality event of Abraham's welcoming and hosting traveling visitors. Such hospitality entails food, drink and accommodation of and for others, more importantly, genuine hospitality is possible only when persons know who they are, having a self to give, and are happy to share that self with others. In order to offer and practice hospitality in a Sacred context we have to take a look around and welcome others who are in need.


Appreciative Inquiry In Hospitality Leadership, Thomas A. Maier Jan 2009

Appreciative Inquiry In Hospitality Leadership, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

Appreciative Inquiry based Leadership emphasizes the importance of positivist leadership theory. It builds the positive organizational core from within and relies on transformational leadership principles operating culture.


Leadership And Service System Design, Thomas A. Maier Dec 2008

Leadership And Service System Design, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

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Examination Of Service-Firm Employee Perceptions Of Technology By Generational Groupings, Thomas A. Maier Jan 2008

Examination Of Service-Firm Employee Perceptions Of Technology By Generational Groupings, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

Service firm technology and innovation play an integral role in organizational performance. This study examines multi-generational perceptions of Hospitality employees and their views of technology.


Generational Differences: An Examination Of Work Values And Generational Gaps In The Hospitality Workforce, Thomas A. Maier Jan 2008

Generational Differences: An Examination Of Work Values And Generational Gaps In The Hospitality Workforce, Thomas A. Maier

Thomas A. Maier

The purpose of this study is to identify generational differences and similarities among hospitality employees and managers in order to develop leadership strategies and management styles that can be utilized to increase employee morale and productivity while enhancing recruitment and retention rates of highly qualified workers.