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The Effect Of Cross-Functional Integration On Organizational Performance: A Look At Collaboration, Coordination, And Communication, Loraine A. Jackson
The Effect Of Cross-Functional Integration On Organizational Performance: A Look At Collaboration, Coordination, And Communication, Loraine A. Jackson
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Cross-functional integration (CFI) in organizations involves a sequence of integrated tasks and activities across multiple departments and units. Modern organizations are hierarchical and have separated functional departments. This may lead to limited reciprocal communication and poor coordination. Work is often divided, categorized, and poses a challenge for CFI personnel to be practical. This challenge continues as technology and organizational structures change.
This study is to investigate the effect of CFI on organization performance. The study also looked at CFI from a triadic level of analysis, a broader perspective involving several functional units and processes within the organization. Specifically, this study …
Leadership In The Lodging And Non-Commercial Food Service Industries, Ronald F. Cichy, Michael P. Sciarini, Caroline L. Cook
Leadership In The Lodging And Non-Commercial Food Service Industries, Ronald F. Cichy, Michael P. Sciarini, Caroline L. Cook
Hospitality Review
The qualities of vision, communication, trust, and perseverance are strongly identified by leaders in the lodging and food service businesses as characterizing effective leaders. The authors report on their research into essential qualities which mark the innovative industry leader.
From Clerk And Cashier To Guest Service Agent, Nancy J. Allin, Kelly Halpine
From Clerk And Cashier To Guest Service Agent, Nancy J. Allin, Kelly Halpine
Hospitality Review
In their study - From Clerk and Cashier to Guest Service Agent - by Nancy J. Allin, Director of Quality Assurance and Training and Kelly Halpine, Assistant Director of Quality Assurance and Training, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, the authors state at the outset: “The Waldorf-Astoria has taken the positions of registration clerk and cashier and combined them to provide excellent guest service and efficient systems operation. The authors tell how and why the combination works.
That thesis statement defines the article, and puts it squarely in the crosshairs of the service category. Allin and Halpine use their positions at the …