Hospitality Employee Management And Supervision

Author : Kerry L. Sommerville
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471745227
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospitality Employee Management and Supervision written by Kerry L. Sommerville and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-26 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION A PRACTICAL RESOURCE FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS IN HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES In many hospitality establishments, one manager or supervisor is the entire human resources department, making all the hiring and training decisions, often without having a formal human resources background. Filling this knowledge gap, Hospitality Employee Management and Supervision provides both busy professionals and students with a one-stop comprehensive guide to human resources in the hospitality industry. Rather than taking a theoretical approach, this text provides a hands-on, practical, and applications-based approach. The coverage is divided into four sections: legal considerations, employee selection, employee orientation and training, and communication and motivation. Each chapter in this lively and engaging text features: Quotations——Various practitioners in the hospitality industry highlight the chapter’s focus Chapter Objectives and Summaries lay out key concepts and then, at the end of each chapter, review them HRM in Action features highlight real-world HRM experiences that relate to the content presented in each chapter Tales from the Field——Hospitality employees provide accounts of the various challenges they face in the industry Ethical Dilemmas——Scenarios from the hospitality industry which emphasize the role ethics plays in every aspect of the hospitality industry Practice Quizzes and Chapter Review Questions reinforce student comprehension of key concepts Hands-On HRM——Mini-cases based on real-world situations with discussion questions Chapter Key Terms——Bolded within the chapter and then listed at the end of each chapter with definitions

Author : Kerry L. Sommerville
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470571460
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospitality Employee Management and Supervision written by Kerry L. Sommerville and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical resource for managers and supervisors in hospitality businesses In many hospitality establishments, one manager or supervisor is the entire human resources department, making all the hiring and training decisions, often without having a formal human resources background. Filling this knowledge gap, Hospitality Employee Management and Supervision provides both busy professionals and students with a one-stop comprehensive guide to human resources in the hospitality industry. Rather than taking a theoretical approach, this text provides a hands-on, practical, and applications-based approach. The coverage is divided into four sections: legal considerations, employee selection, employee orientation and training, and communication and motivation. Each chapter in this lively and engaging text features: Quotations--Various practitioners in the hospitality industry highlight the chapter's focusChapter Objectives and Summaries lay out key concepts and then, at the end of each chapter, review themHRM in Action features highlight real-world HRM experiences that relate to the content presented in each chapterTales from the Field--Hospitality employees provide accounts of the various challenges they face in the industryEthical Dilemmas--Scenarios from the hospitality industry which emphasize the role ethics plays in every aspect of the hospitality industryPractice Quizzes and Chapter Review Questions reinforce student comprehension of key conceptsHands-On HRM--Mini-cases based on real-world situations with discussion questionsChapter Key Terms--Bolded within the chapter and then listed at the end of each chapter with definitions

Author : Sommerville
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780470099421
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Instructor's Manual to Accompany Hospitality Employee Management and Supervision written by Sommerville and published by . This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical resource for managers and supervisors in hospitality businesses In many hospitality establishments, one manager or supervisor is the entire human resources department, making all the hiring and training decisions, often without having a formal human resources background. Filling this knowledge gap, Hospitality Employee Management and Supervision provides both busy professionals and students with a one-stop comprehensive guide to human resources in the hospitality industry. Rather than taking a theoretical approach, this text provides a hands-on, practical, and applications-based approach. The coverage is divided into four sections: legal considerations, employee selection, employee orientation and training, and communication and motivation. Each chapter in this lively and engaging text features: Quotations--Various practitioners in the hospitality industry highlight the chapter's focusChapter Objectives and Summaries lay out key concepts and then, at the end of each chapter, review themHRM in Action features highlight real-world HRM experiences that relate to the content presented in each chapterTales from the Field--Hospitality employees provide accounts of the various challenges they face in the industryEthical Dilemmas--Scenarios from the hospitality industry which emphasize the role ethics plays in every aspect of the hospitality industryPractice Quizzes and Chapter Review Questions reinforce student comprehension of key conceptsHands-On HRM--Mini-cases based on real-world situations with discussion questionsChapter Key Terms--Bolded within the chapter and then listed at the end of each chapter with definitions

Author : John R. Walker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119749204
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supervision in the Hospitality Industry written by John R. Walker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Ninth Edition, is a comprehensive primer designed for beginning leaders, new supervisors promoted from an hourly job, and students planning for careers in the hospitality industry. Covering each essential aspect of first-line supervision, this market-leading textbook helps readers develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary for effectively supervising hospitality workers at all levels of an organization, including cooks, servers, bartenders, front desk clerks, porters, housekeepers, and janitorial staff. Topics include planning and organizing, communication, recruitment and team building, employee training, performance effectiveness, conflict management, and more. The text's unique approach to leading human resources — combining fundamental leadership theory and the firsthand expertise of hospital industry professionals — enables readers to master concrete, results-driven leadership methods and overcome the everyday challenges faced in the real world. Principles of good leadership and supervision are presented in clear, easy-to-understand language and are reinforced by numerous examples, case studies, discussion questions, and activities. The ninth edition of Supervision in the Hospitality Industry remains the ideal text for students and practitioners alike, delivering a basic yet comprehensive knowledge of the different elements of the supervisor's job while helping develop the leadership qualities needed to succeed as a hospitality professional.

Author : John R. Walker
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470077832
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supervision in the Hospitality Industry written by John R. Walker and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-09 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Order of authors reversed on previous eds.

Author : John R. Walker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119251958
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supervision in the Hospitality Industry written by John R. Walker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, 8th Edition focuses on the different roles of employees from beginning leaders, newly promoted supervisor, or anyone planning a career in the hospitality field. A market leader, this text is widely used by thousands of students training for a career in the hospitality industry and current hospitality supervisors alike. Supervision is unique in that it does not solely rely on the supervisor’s point of view; instead, it considers the viewpoints of all levels of associates to create an informed picture of management and supervision in the hospitality industry.

Author : John R. Walker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 139424469X
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supervision in the Hospitality Industry written by John R. Walker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough, accessible handbook for leadership in a vital industry Supervision in the Hospitality Industry: Leading Human Resources, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive primer designed for beginning leaders, new supervisors promoted from an hourly job, and students planning for careers in the hospitality industry. Covering each essential aspect of first-line supervision, this market-leading textbook helps readers develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary for effectively supervising hospitality workers at all levels of an organization, including cooks, servers, bartenders, front desk clerks, porters, housekeepers, and janitorial staff. The text's unique approach to leading human resources — combining fundamental leadership theory and the firsthand expertise of hospitality industry professionals — enables readers to master concrete, results-driven leadership methods and overcome the everyday challenges faced in the real world. The Tenth edition covers: The impact of the COVID pandemic, the importance of culinary ethics, DEI considerations, organizational excellence, and much more The importance of recognizing and practicing cross-cultural diversity and interaction A balanced and informed view of management and supervision in the hospitality industry by considering the viewpoints of supervisors and all levels of associates Employee assistance programs A wealth of real-world case studies, illustrative examples, and “Industry Profiles” sections offering perspectives on leadership and supervision issues from hospitality professionals

Author : Jack E. Miller
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471313656
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Textbook and NRAEF Workbook written by Jack E. Miller and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-09-10 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Covers all areas related to managing employees in foodservice and hotel operations, from communication, recruitment, and training to performance evaluation, discipline issues, and delegation. * Each chapter features new, up-to-date material. * Expanded coverage of hospitality organizations through case studies and hotel industry examples.

Author : Michael John Boella
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415632536
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry written by Michael John Boella and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text now includes updates to all statistics, information on job design and empowerment, updated coverage of trade unionism and a new chapter on business ethics. It matches new NVQ requirements and incorporates new material relevant to courses and learning needs.

Author : Jack E. Miller
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471413059
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Student Workbook written by Jack E. Miller and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revision of the most successful textbook in supervision for the hospitality industry covers current topics such as managing a diverse workforce, and is reorganized into three sections focusing on leadership, human resources, and management.