Flat Whites: Work In Cafes,
2010
Massey University (Albany Campus)
Flat Whites: Work In Cafes, Janet G. Sayers
Janet G Sayers
Examines the phenomenon of people working in cafes in Auckland, New Zealand and argues that there are several characteristics of this type of work using the acronym FLAT WHITES. 1. Formality/informality (power, hierarchy, control) 2. Leisure (treat, reward, pleasure, non-work time, respite) 3. Aesthetic (marketing, branding, self-identity, status) 4. Transactions (relationship, networking, affiliation, horizontal communication) 5. Work stations (place of work, convenience, temporary work place, technology, table size, table distance, chair comfort 6. Hospitality (food and drink, inside/outside boundaries, welcome, belonging, rituals around food) 7. Innovate (creativity, idea work, entrepreneurialism, inspiration, synthesis) 8. Time (flexibility, time compression, work intensification, personal …
The Foodservice Industry's Social Responsibility Regarding The Obesity Epidemic, Part I: Parallels To Other Public Health Issues And Potential Legal Implications,
2010
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Foodservice Industry's Social Responsibility Regarding The Obesity Epidemic, Part I: Parallels To Other Public Health Issues And Potential Legal Implications, Audrey C. Mccool, Barent N. Mccool
Hospitality Review
The incidence of obesity among both children and adults in the United States (U.S.) has reached epidemic level. If not quickly curtailed, it represents significant long-term costs to all facets of the U.S. economy. The foodservice industry has contributed to this major public health issue. Parallels between the obesity epidemic and the public health issues of smoking and foodborne illnesses could influence the foodservice industry's response to obesity concerns. Of particular note are the parallels between the liability litigation and legislative actions related to smoking and the tobacco industry. This industry has a history of taking socially responsible actions regarding …
The Influence Of Social Responsibility Image Relative To Product And Service Quality On Brand Loyalty: An Exploratory Study Of Quick-Service Restaurants,
2010
Northern Arizona University
The Influence Of Social Responsibility Image Relative To Product And Service Quality On Brand Loyalty: An Exploratory Study Of Quick-Service Restaurants, Allen Z. Reich, Yueying Hazel Xu, Ken W. Mccleary
Hospitality Review
Social responsibility (SR) is becoming an increasingly significant component of many firms’ strategic planning decisions. Research has shown that consumers tend to reward socially responsible behavior. However, there has been little testing of the construct in the hospitality industry. Additionally, when other important variables that influence consumer brand loyalty are considered, will brand social responsibility image (BSRI) still play a significant role? This study investigates the importance of SR and its impact on brand loyalty, relative to product quality and service quality in the quick-service restaurant industry. The authors were also interested to learn whether BSRI impacted consumers' image of …
Timeshare Owner Preferences - An Analysis Of Program And Service Relationships During Recessionary Times,
2010
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Timeshare Owner Preferences - An Analysis Of Program And Service Relationships During Recessionary Times, Randall S. Upchurch Ph.D, Robin B. Dipietro, Brumby Mcleod
Hospitality Review
Since the 1970s various industry studies have indicated that the vacation ownership industry has enjoyed unprecedented growth in unit sales, resort growth, and the number of owners (American Resort Devleopment Association [ARDA], 2007; ARDA, 2009a; ARDA, 2009b). However, due to the recent economic downturn these growth metrics are no longer obtainable. This external impact has caused developers to retrench and therefore reflect upon their existing product and service offerings, financial metrics, and consumer markets (ARDA, 2010a; ARDA 2010b). The crux of these findings indicates that the industry has shifted to maintaining and enhancing product and service offerings as a reaction …
The Foodservice Industry's Social Responsibility Regarding The Obesity Epidemic, Part Ii: Incorporating Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility Into Foodservice Operations,
2010
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Foodservice Industry's Social Responsibility Regarding The Obesity Epidemic, Part Ii: Incorporating Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility Into Foodservice Operations, Audrey C. Mccool, Barent N. Mccool
Hospitality Review
Just as all types of business firms are now expected to go beyond their profit-oriented activities in boosting the well-being of the community, so, too, is corporate social responsibility (CSR) expected from foodservice firms. The significance of the obesity epidemic, combined with the foodservice industry's role in the development of this epidemic, suggests that the industry has an ethical responsibility to implement CSR activities that will help reduce obesity, particularly among children. CSR should be seen as an efficient management strategy through which a firm voluntarily integrates social and environmental concerns into its business operations and its interactions with stakeholders. …
Role Stress, Emotional Exhaustion, And Job Satisfaction In The Hotel Industry: The Moderating Role Of Supervisory Support,
2010
Eastern Mediterranean University
Role Stress, Emotional Exhaustion, And Job Satisfaction In The Hotel Industry: The Moderating Role Of Supervisory Support, Osman M. Karatepe
Hospitality Review
The purpose of this study is to investigate supervisory support as a moderator of the effects of role conflict and role ambiguity on emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction. This study also examines the moderating role of supervisory support on the relationship between emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction. Data were collected from a sample of frontline hotel employees in Northern Cyprus. The aforementioned relationships were tested based on hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The results demonstrate that supervisory support mitigates the impact of role conflict on emotional exhaustion and further reveal that supervisory support reduces the effect of emotional exhaustion on job …
Importance-Performance Analysis Of Guest Entertainment Technology Amenities In The Lodging Industry,
2010
University of Central Florida
Importance-Performance Analysis Of Guest Entertainment Technology Amenities In The Lodging Industry, Anil Bilgihan Dr., Cihan Cobanoglu, Brian L. Miller
Hospitality Review
An assessment of how hotel guests view in-room entertainment-technology amenities was conducted to compare the importance of these technologies to how they performed. In-room entertainment technology continues to evolve in the hotel industry. However, given the multitude of entertainment products available in the marketplace today, hoteliers have little understanding of guests’ expectations and of which in-room entertainment-technology amenities will drive guest satisfaction and increase loyalty to the hotel brand. Given that technology is integral to a hotel stay, this study seeks to evaluate the importance and performance of in-room entertainment-technology amenities. Findings indicate that free-to-guest television (FTG TV) and high-speed …
An Empirical Investigation Into Organizational Learning In Hotel Organization,
2010
University of Central Florida
An Empirical Investigation Into Organizational Learning In Hotel Organization, Umut Avci, Izzet Kilinc, Fevzi Okumus
Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
This study aimed to investigate the relationship among individual learning, team learning and organizational learning. Data was collected from 799 employees, who worked in four and five star hotels operated in Mugla, Turkey. The study findings indicate that there is a meaningful relationship among individual learning, team learning and organizational learning. In particular, team learning appears to explain organizational learning more than individual learning. Based on the study findings, it can be recommended that in order to facilitate organizational learning, hotel organizations should critically analyze and utilize the factors that facilitate team learning.
Examining Technology Adoption And Management Perception Of Inventory Management Systems: The Case Of Aruba Restaurants,
2010
University of Central Florida
Examining Technology Adoption And Management Perception Of Inventory Management Systems: The Case Of Aruba Restaurants, Kimberly Severt, Robin B. Dipietro, Diana Herrera
Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of automated inventory management systems (IMS) and identify the stage of technology adoption for restaurants in Aruba. A case study analysis involving twelve members of the Aruba Gastronomic Association was conducted using a qualitative research design to gather information on approaches currently used as well as the reasons and perceptions managers/owners have for using or not using automated systems in their facilities. This is the first study conducted using the Aruba restaurant market. Therefore, the application of two technology adoption models was used to integrate critical factors relevant to the …
Maximizing Hospitality Learning Outcomes: An Integrated Experiential In-Class Approach,
2010
University of Arkansas
Maximizing Hospitality Learning Outcomes: An Integrated Experiential In-Class Approach, Robert J. Harrington, Godwin-Charles A. Ogbeide, Michael C. Ottenbacher
Hospitality Review
This study explored the influence of an experiential, in-class approach to the hospitality curriculum as a means of increasing its efficiency and effectiveness. Specifically, the study provides an example of how hospitality faculty might utilize an experiential, in-class approach to integrate additional hospitality-specific content along with process and content issues for working in teams and team decision-making. The results of this study support the efficient and effective use of an experiential inclass teaching method. The value of this study is twofold: (1) it provides an initial test of this approach’s usefulness and (2) it provides a forum for continued conversations …
The Burger King Revolution: How Las Vegas Bounced Back, 1983-1989,
2010
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Burger King Revolution: How Las Vegas Bounced Back, 1983-1989, David G. Schwartz
Library Faculty Publications
Most who have considered Las Vegas history have concluded that not much happened in Las Vegas gaming between the openings of the original MGM Grand (1973) and Mirage (1989). In fact, several structural changes during the 1980s had already reversed a declining appeal. Responding to three crises—competition from Atlantic City, a national economic downturn, and the MGM Grand fire—Las Vegas casino operators began to draw more extensively on a middle-class mass market. Capitalizing on the “Burger King Revolution,” Strip casinos drew more gamblers who, on average, played less, and slot machines displaced table games as the industry’s leading revenue producer. …
Not Undertaking The Almost-Impossible Task: The 1961 Wire Act’S Development, Initial Applications, And Ultimate Purpose,
2010
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Not Undertaking The Almost-Impossible Task: The 1961 Wire Act’S Development, Initial Applications, And Ultimate Purpose, David G. Schwartz
Library Faculty Publications
For a Camelot-era piece of legislation, the Wire Act has a long and unintended shadow. Used haltingly in the 1960s, when the Wire Act failed to deliver the death blow to organized crime, 1970’s Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) became a far better weapon against the mob. Yet starting in the 1990s, the Wire Act enjoyed a second life, when the Justice Department used to it prosecute operators of online betting Web sites that, headquartered in jurisdictions where such businesses were legal, took bets from American citizens. The legislative history of the Wire Act, however, suggests that it was …
Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore: Executive Summary 2009,
2010
Singapore Management University
Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore: Executive Summary 2009, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu
Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence
Since 2007, customer satisfaction from the consumption of products and services in 8 key economic sectors of Singapore were measured and scores released annually through the Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG). Currently the CSISG is undergoing a transition from an annual to quarterly release of results. CSISG results of 6 economic sectors were released in October 2009. The release of results for the 2 remaining sectors: Healthcare, and Finance & Insurance, and an update to the national score concludes the measurement for 2009. Starting from 2010, CSISG company, subsector, and sector scores will be updated quarterly, on a rolling …
A Study Of Satisfaction Level Of Hong Kong Tourists With Hot Springs Hotels And Resorts In Guangdong, China,
2010
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
A Study Of Satisfaction Level Of Hong Kong Tourists With Hot Springs Hotels And Resorts In Guangdong, China, Rob Law, Ruby Yip
Hospitality Review
The research reported here aimed at examining Hong Kong tourists’ level of satisfaction with hot springs hotels and resorts in Guangdong, China. Primary data were collected and service quality and tourist satisfaction levels were measured using the SERVQUAL model. The empirical findings indicate that most tourists are satisfied with the service quality of these hotels and resorts. Among the different dimensions of service quality, empathy receives the highest score. Overall satisfaction receives a score only slightly better than average. The results also reveal significant relationships among customer satisfaction level, loyalty, and recommendation.
Examining Technology Adoption And Management Perception Of Inventory Management Systems: The Case Of Aruba Restaurants,
2010
University of Central Florida
Examining Technology Adoption And Management Perception Of Inventory Management Systems: The Case Of Aruba Restaurants, Kimberly Severt, Robin B. Depietro, Diana Herrera
Hospitality Review
The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of automated inventory management systems (IMS) and identify the stage of technology adoption for restaurants in Aruba. A case study analysis involving twelve members of the Aruba Gastronomic Association was conducted using a qualitative research design to gather information on approaches currently used as well as the reasons and perceptions managers/owners have for using or not using automated systems in their facilities. This is the first study conducted using the Aruba restaurant market. Therefore, the application of two technology adoption models was used to integrate critical factors relevant to the …
Effects Of Management-Development Practices On Hospitality Management Graduates' Job Satisfaction And Intention To Stay,
2010
Purdue University
Effects Of Management-Development Practices On Hospitality Management Graduates' Job Satisfaction And Intention To Stay, Edwin Torres, Howard Adler
Hospitality Review
Companies have long recognized the importance of training and developing their managers to prepare them for their short- and long-term careers. Formal management-development programs and other less formal means of management development abound in the hospitality industry. Therefore, one may ask whether the entry-level managers for whom these programs are designed perceive them to be effective. The present study explores management-development practices, procedures, and techniques, and their effects on job satisfaction and organizational commitment
Critical Behaviors And Trends Of Casino Customers: A New Segmentation Model For The North American Gaming Industry,
2010
University of San Francisco
Critical Behaviors And Trends Of Casino Customers: A New Segmentation Model For The North American Gaming Industry, Jonathan Barsky, Todor Tzolov
Marketing (Formerly Marketing and Law)
This study presents a new customer segmentation model for the North American gaming industry based on 280,000 survey responses obtained in 2008 and 2009. The purpose of this model is to identify critical behaviors and trends of casino customers that will help casino management better understand and connect with their target customers. The new segmentation model splits the industry into distinct customer groups based on geo-demographic, behavioral and attitudinal dimensions. The results provide insight into brand preferences, the impact of loyalty programs, the role of social media, price sensitivity, key emotional drivers of loyalty, and demographic profiles of the casino …
The Effectiveness Of Casino Loyalty Programs - Their Influence On Satisfaction, Emotional Connections, Loyalty And Price Sensitivity,
2010
University of San Francisco
The Effectiveness Of Casino Loyalty Programs - Their Influence On Satisfaction, Emotional Connections, Loyalty And Price Sensitivity, Jonathan Barsky, Todor Tzolov
Marketing (Formerly Marketing and Law)
Due to the rapid expansion in casinos and other gaming opportunities (e.g., web-based gaming, lotteries, racino, etc.), almost every casino is using loyalty programs and elite membership status as key components of their marketing strategies. However, the value of customer loyalty programs has been questioned in part because empirical research on the effects of loyalty schemes has been inconclusive. The purposes of this study are to aid understanding of the effectiveness of casino loyalty programs, to segment loyalty program members, and to compare these segments' characteristics including satisfaction with the casino experience, casino loyalty, emotional connection, perceived value, as well …
Internet Recruiting In The Cruise Industry,
2010
University of San Francisco
Internet Recruiting In The Cruise Industry, Michelle Millar
Hospitality Management
The cruise line industry is expanding rapidly. Recruitment within the industry will be an endless task and the cruise lines will need to explore every avenue possible to recruit new employees for each new contracted ship. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to examine the website of each major cruise line to determine if they are utilizing their website to recruit employees. In total, 33 attributes relating to e-recruiting method, function, content, and job search tools, were analyzed. The results of the content analysis revealed that, although the cruise lines are using e-recruiting methods, they are not using the …
Travelers’ Most Preferred Green Attributes For A Hotel Room,
2010
University of San Francisco
Travelers’ Most Preferred Green Attributes For A Hotel Room, Michelle Millar
Hospitality Management
The purpose of this study, based on bundles of select environmentally friendly hotel room attributes, is to identify what kind of green hotel room business and leisure travelers would most prefer. Another purpose of the study is to assess whether customers are willing to pay more, and if so, how much more, to stay in an environmentally friendly hotel room. The hotel room most preferred incorporated a refillable shampoo dispenser, energy efficient light bulbs, and towel and linen policies, as well as key cards, and green hotel certification. Green hotel certification was the most influential attribute on preference. These results …
