A critical review and evaluation of teaching methods of strategic management in tourism and hospitality schools

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 22-33

  Okumus, Fevzi ^a   Wong, Kevin ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 17644370419     PISSN: 10963758     EISSN: 23256540     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10963758.2004.10696790     Document Type: Article

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