Developing a framework for understanding the impact of deskilling and standardisation on the turnover and attrition of chefs

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 913-926

  Robinson, Richard N S ^a   Barron, Paul E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Artistry; Creativity; Hospitality; Labour turnover; Occupational culture; Skill

Indexed keywords

EID: 34548167824     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2006.10.002     Document Type: Article

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