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Organization Behaviour for Leisure Services
Organization Behaviour for Leisure Services Author:Conrad Lashley, Darren Lee-Ross Organization Behaviour for Leisure Services discusses and questions a number of key elements, including: — * The individual and the organization — * Groups in the organization — * Organizational structures and behaviour — * Management within the organization — * Commercial hospitality, leisure and tourism in a service context — Taking the view ... more »that leisure services involve an array of industry sectors - they are related, for instance, to work-time spent eating, drinking and staying away from home, as well as the more obvious recreational pursuits - the text uses examples and case studies from a wide range of international businesses such as hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping malls and sports stadia. Specific examples used are from Marriotts, McDonald's, Trafford Centre and many more.
With a user-friendly structure and style, the text is an ideal introduction to the fundamental issues invovled - perfect for students and managers alike.
* Provides conceptual basis for the study of organizational behaviour in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.
* Includes special focus on the leisure industry, with material on 'emotional labour', 'empowerment' and 'managing diversity'.
* Contains a wide range of international case examples.« less