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Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries

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Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries offers a detailed exploration of the people management policies and practices within the tourism, hospitality, and events sectors. It addresses key topics including recruitment, health and welfare, and remuneration, highlighting diverse organisational strategies. Enhanced by contemporary case studies from airlines, hotel chains, and other global companies, this textbook provides practical industry insights. The clear layout with chapter objectives and best practice examples makes it an accessible and authoritative guide for students and professionals alike.
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Ideal for students studying hospitality, tourism, or related fields, as well as professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of human resource management in these dynamic industries.

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This book takes an integrated look at existing human resource management (HRM) policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilizing existing HRM theory and practice, tourism and hospitality industries are put into context, by considering the specific employment practices of these industries, such as managing tour reps or working in the airline industry.

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This textbook explores the policies and practices employed in the management of people working in the tourism, hospitality, and events industries. It considers the nature of these industries and the varied approaches that organisations take with the handling of matters such as recruitment, health and welfare, and remuneration.

The book is enriched with topical case studies that describe and illustrate the human resource management behaviour of airlines, hotel chains, and other international companies in the sector, providing a real-world industry perspective. With a clear, reader-friendly layout containing chapter outlines, objectives, and examples of best practice, this is the ideal guide to HRM for any student on a hospitality, tourism, or related course.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780080966489

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 15 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, color; 2 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 900g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Dennis Nickson is Head of the Department of Human Resource Management, University of Strathclyde, UK.

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