Exploring the strategic ground for listening and organizational effectiveness

Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 211-229

  Brownell, Judi ^a  

^a Cornell University ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Hospitality leadership; Learning environment; Learning organization; Listening; Strategic plan; Symbolic perspective

Indexed keywords

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK; CORPORATE STRATEGY; EMPOWERMENT; LEARNING; MODELING; SERVICE SECTOR; STRATEGIC APPROACH;

EID: 57049113797     PISSN: 15022250     EISSN: 15022269     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15022250802305295     Document Type: Article

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