Understanding the workforce: The key to success in a youth hostel in Scotland

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

Volumn 18, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 593-600

  Papis, Jeff ^a  

^a English Studio   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Employees; Empowerment; Flexible labour; Motivation (psychology); Scotland; Skills

Indexed keywords

EID: 33749535258     PISSN: 09596119     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09596110610703020     Document Type: Article

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