Diversity management training initiatives: A profile of current practices within the lodging industry

Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism

Volumn 1, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 79-96

  Wilborn, Lachelle R ^a   Weaver, Pamela A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS   (United States)

^b PAMPLIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS   (United States)

Author keywords

Diversity and multicultural awareness; Diversity initiatives; Diversity training programs; Training

Indexed keywords

EID: 85010059750     PISSN: 15332845     EISSN: 15332853     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J171v01n04_06     Document Type: Article

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