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Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and hospitality industries by looking at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry. It initially sets the scene with a broad review of the evidence of HRM practice within the tourism and hospitality industries. Having identified the broader picture, the text then begin to focus much more explicitly on a variety of HR policies and practices such as: * recruitment and selection: the effects of ICT, skills required specific for the industry and the nature of advertising * legislation and equal opportunities: illegal discrimination and managing diversity * staff health and welfare: violence in the workplace, working time directives, smoking and alcohol and drug misuse * remuneration strategies in the industry: the 'cafeteria award' approach, minimum wage and tipping Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries is illustrated throughout with both examples of best practice for prescriptive teaching and discussion, and international case studies to exercise problem solving techniques and contextualise learning. It incorporates a user friendly layout and includes pedagogic features such as: chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice - boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links' discussion questions and further reading. Accompanying the text is a companion website which includes extra case studies to aid teaching and learning.

Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries 2nd Edition, takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and hospitality industries by looking at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry. It initially sets the scene with a broad review of the evidence of HRM practice within the tourism and hospitality industries. Having identified the broader picture, the text then begin to focus much more explicitly on a variety of HR policies and practices such as: recruitment and selection, legislation and equal opportunities, staff health and welfare and remuneration strategies in the industry. This 2nd edition has been fully updated: with new legal information, data, statistics and examples new chapter looking at HRM policies and practice in Events new international examples of best practice for prescriptive teaching and discussion, and international case studies to exercise problem solving techniques and contextualise learning enhanced companion website for students and lecturers including: power point slides, student test bank, additional case studies and links to additional resources Written in a user friendly style, each chapter includes chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice - boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links, discussion questions and further reading to aid understanding and test knowledge.

Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and hospitality industries by looking at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry.
It initially sets the scene with a broad review of the evidence of HRM practice within the tourism and hospitality industries. Having identified the broader picture, the text then begin to focus much more explicitly on a variety of HR policies and practices such as:
-Recruitment and selection: the effects of ICT, skills required specific for the industry and the nature of advertising
-Legislation and equal opportunities: illegal discrimination and managing diversity
-Staff health and welfare: violence in the workplace, working time directives, smoking and alcohol and drug misuse
-Remuneration strategies in the industry: the 'cafeteria award' approach, minimum wage and tipping
Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries will be illustrated throughout with both examples of best practice for prescriptive teaching and discussion, and international case studies to exercise problem solving techniques and contextualise learning. It incorporates a user friendly layout and includes pedagogic features such as: chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice - boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links' discussion questions and further reading.
Accompanying the text are online supplementary lecturermaterials including downloadable figures from the book, PowerPoint slides, further cases and extra exercises and points for discussion.
* An integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries
* A comprehensive contextualisation of the nature of the industries, the dynamics of service quality and the variety of HR policies and practices, including a realistic treatment of training, labour markets, employee relations and remuneration
* International examples showcase good practice in a variety of organisations, such as Pret a Manger, Marriott and South West Airlines, as well as a number of examples of good practice in SMEs

Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries 2nd Edition, takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and hospitality industries by looking at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry.

It initially sets the scene with a broad review of the evidence of HRM practice within the tourism and hospitality industries. Having identified the broader picture, the text then begin to focus much more explicitly on a variety of HR policies and practices such as: recruitment and selection, legislation and equal opportunities, staff health and welfare and remuneration strategies in the industry.

This 2nd edition has been fully updated:

with new legal information, data, statistics and examples

new chapter looking at HRM policies and practice in Events

new international examples of best practice for prescriptive teaching and discussion, and international case studies to exercise problem solving techniques and contextualise learning

enhanced companion website for students and lecturers including: power point slides, student test bank, additional case studies and links to additional resources

Written in a user friendly style, each chapter includes chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice – boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links, discussion questions and further reading to aid understanding and test knowledge.

Table of Contents

1. Human Resource Management and the Tourism and Hospitality Industry: An Introduction 2. International Human Resource Management 3. Organizational Culture 4. Labour Markets 5. Recruitment and Selection 6. Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity 7. Human Resource Development 8. Performance Management and Appraisal 9. Reward Strategies in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry 10. Employee Relations, Involvement and Participation 11. Employee Wellbeing, Welfare, Health and Safety in the Workplace 12. Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures 13. Human Resource Management in the Events Industry

This accessible and exciting new text looks at the implications of aesthetic labour for work and employment by contextualizing debates and offering a critical approach. The origins of aesthetic labour are explored, as well as the relevant theories from business and management, and sociology. Coverage includes key topics such as: corporate strategy; recruitment and selection practices; and discrimination. Key features include: - a range of case studies from across different types of organizations and popular culture - the exploration of topics such as branding, 'lookism', 'dressing for success' and cosmetic surgery - suggestions for further reading.