Formal Education Effectiveness and Relevance: Lodging Manager Perceptions

Solnet, David; Kralj, Anna; Moncarz, Elisa; Kay, Christine

doi:10.1080/10963758.2010.10696988

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“…In addition, Johanson (2006) found that most industry recruiters preferred graduate education and accepted a master's degree for an entry-level management position. Solnet, Kralj, Moncarz, and Kay (2010) conducted a study of 246 senior and middle-level executives from 28 states across the United States; their findings suggested that formal education has a moderate impact on hospitality management success.…”

Section: Role Of Hospitality Education On Career Advancementmentioning

confidence: 98%

The Role of Hospitality Education in Women's Career Advancement: Responses From Students, Educators, and Industry Recruiters

Yan

Couch

Blum

2013

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism

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The purpose of the study was to explore the roles of hospitality education programs in preparing women for leadership roles in the industry and in reducing industry barriers to women's advancement. Literature reviews suggested both educators and industry leaders should take responsibility for preparing women for success as well as preparing education programs to create a more equitable environment for women. Data were collected through an online survey from a convenience sample of 226 hospitality students, educators, and industry recruiters. The sample groups were selected to represent the views of future leaders of the industry, the educators who prepare and mentor them, and those individuals who serve as industry gatekeepers. Major themes were identified through a content analysis of narrative responses to open-ended questions from the three groups. Themes identified for preparing women for leadership included: "focus on leadership skills," "mentoring," and "provide female role models." Themes identified for reducing barriers included: "educate women about the barriers they will face" and "teach women to value their abilities." The findings demonstrate that hospitality education programs can contribute to the creation of a more supportive industry environment for women.KEYWORDS women in the hospitality industry, hospitality education, hospitality industry

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Section: Role Of Hospitality Education On Career Advancementmentioning

confidence: 98%

The Role of Hospitality Education in Women's Career Advancement: Responses From Students, Educators, and Industry Recruiters

Yan

Couch

Blum

2013

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism

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“…Although the content of the curriculum will not ensure success, the literature widely supports the notion that graduates must acquire the skills, abilities, and knowledge that will equip them to succeed (Chung-Herrera, Enz, & Lankau, 2003;Dopson & Nelson, 2003;Kay & Russette, 2000;Solnet, Kralj, Moncarz, & Kay, 2010;Williams, 2005). Ricci's (2010) finding that lodging recruiters consistently had higher expectations of newly hired hospitality graduates, than new employees from other sources, lends further support for involving industry perspectives in curriculum development.…”

Section: Industry Involvement In Curriculum Developmentmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Formal education does play a role in how managers rate their abilities in human relation competencies. For example, research has found general and upper-level managers (excluding senior executive) and middle-level managers perceive formal education as positively impacting their leadership and management competencies (Solnet et al, 2010).…”

Section: Importance Of Human Resources Competenciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human Resource and Organizational Management Content in the Hospitality Curriculum: How the Professionals View It

Hein

Riegel

2012

Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism

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“…Undergraduate hospitality programs were designed to prepare potential future leaders with an understanding to the changing dynamics of hospitality environments (Solnet, Kralj, Moncarz, & Kay, 2010). Academic institutions were responsible for ensuring students obtained requisite managerial competencies needed to successfully manage today's hospitality firms (Kay & Moncarz, 2007).…”

Section: Undergraduate Hospitality Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Academic institutions were responsible for ensuring students obtained requisite managerial competencies needed to successfully manage today's hospitality firms (Kay & Moncarz, 2007). Some graduates of undergraduate hospitality programs obtained employment as hotel or restaurant managers, event planners, caters, and housekeepers or front desk management (Kay & Moncarz, 2007;Solnet et al, 2010). Graduates were recognized as entry-level leaders upon completion of their undergraduate degrees (Solnet et al, 2010).…”

Section: Undergraduate Hospitality Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Youth Sports on Leadership Styles in the Hospitality Industry

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I would like to dedicate this study to all of my former college and professional football teammates, and I would like to dedicate this study to all managers trying to inspire and motivate their subordinates to become more productive within the work environment. I would like to dedicate this degree to my mom, dad, and siblings who encourage me to continue striving for the highest academic accolades. I would also like to dedicate this study to my stellar children (Tia, Jas, Jay, and Jocelyn). I would personally like to dedicate this study to my lovely, beautiful, and supportive wife (La-Toya D. Williams) who continues to inspire me to strive for the best in all academic, professional, and personal endeavors. My wife has dedicated time and finances to make sure I successfully complete this doctoral process, and I dedicate all success to her. I also would like to dedicate this dissertation to a special cousin (Cedric Barnes), and you will be forever in my thoughts. Finally, I would like to dedicate the gathered inspiration, motivation, and belief, to my true source, God. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES .

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Formal Education Effectiveness and Relevance: Lodging Manager Perceptions

Cited by 15 publications

References 49 publications

The Role of Hospitality Education in Women's Career Advancement: Responses From Students, Educators, and Industry Recruiters

The Role of Hospitality Education in Women's Career Advancement: Responses From Students, Educators, and Industry Recruiters

Human Resource and Organizational Management Content in the Hospitality Curriculum: How the Professionals View It

The Impact of Youth Sports on Leadership Styles in the Hospitality Industry

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