Understanding and reducing work-family conflict in the hospitality industry

Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 119-136

  Magnini, Vincent P ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Hospitality management; Hotel human resources; Hotel management; Work family conflict

Indexed keywords

EID: 71049171268     PISSN: 15332845     EISSN: 15332853     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15332840802269643     Document Type: Article

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