Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry - Hardcover

Powers, Tom; Barrows, Clayton W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471274577 ISBN 13: 9780471274575

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2005

Synopsis

Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Eighth Edition is the updated edition of the classic introductory textbook for those studying the subject.

∗ Accompanied by NRAEF student workbook for use in its ProMgmt. certificate program

∗ Offers a comprehensive treatment of the entire hospitality industry, thoroughly updated to reflect the latest trends in the hospitality, foodservice, and travel/tourism industries

∗ Provides learning objectives, summaries, review questions, and key terms concepts.

∗ Presents real–world case histories

About this title

About the Author

TOM POWERS is Professor Emeritus at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. CLAYTON W. BARROWS is Professor at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.

From the Back Cover

The revised edition of the landmark introductory volume to hospitality management

Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry stands out in the field for its extensive coverage of all aspects of the business, from operational issues to the role of management. This extensively revised Eighth Edition continues to set itself apart with:

• A full exploration of the significant changes that have taken place in hospitality and tourism in the post–9/11 world
• Presentation of the management function as an active force for problem solving in hospitality organizations
• New and thorough discussion on leadership qualities and how these relate to the responsibilities of management
• New and updated Internet exercises reflecting the importance of technology in the industry
• More than 240 color photographs, figures, and tables from a diverse crosssection of travel spots around the world
• New and updated Global Hospitality and Industry Practice Notes in every chapter
• Case histories that highlight real–world scenarios from renowned hospitality organizations and associations

Students easily gain a clear understanding of the size and scope of this expanding industry from the authors′ accessible treatment. Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Eighth Edition is perfect introductory reading for students interested in a management career in the hospitality sector.

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471274577
• ISBN 13: 9780471274575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 688