The influence of context orientation on job seeker perceptions of recruitment, person-organization fit, and job application intention in the hospitality industry

Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 315-330

  Murrmann, Kent F ^b  

^a Alan)   (United States)

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

Author keywords

Context orientation; Culture; Person organization fit; Recruitment activities; Recruitment messages

Indexed keywords

EID: 79958787771     PISSN: 15332845     EISSN: 15332853     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15332845.2011.555882     Document Type: Article

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