Lee-Ross, Darren (2013) Human resource management, service delivery and the job satisfaction/alienation paradox: a hospitality industry perspective. Asia-Pacific journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism, 2 (2). pp. 211-226.

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Abstract

This review clarifies and defines the role ofHRM in a hospitality context concluding its position as a 'map' or philosophy rather than a series of prescriptive procedures. The absence of holistic HRM strategies in many hospitality organisations is noted and held responsible for these challenges including inconsistent service delivery, low wages, low skills and high levels of labour turnover. It then considers the characteristics of the industry (including seasonality) and its labour market and discusses the apparent job satisfaction/alienation paradox. Some key explanatory theses are advanced including inherent entrepreneurial behaviours of workers, the marginal worker and affluent worker constructs and the occupational community phenomenon known to exist in organisations with impoverished and unsupportive styles of management. A review of current HRM practice reveals that the historical HR situation has changed little over the last several years.

Item ID:	31539
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2289-1471
Keywords:	hospitality, HRM strategy, job satisfaction, organisational culture
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Date Deposited:	27 Mar 2014 00:49
FoR Codes:	15 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 1503 Business and Management > 150305 Human Resources Management @ 100%
SEO Codes:	90 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 9099 Other Commercial Services and Tourism > 909901 Hospitality Services @ 100%
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