An Analysis of the Challenges Faced by Hospitality Educators while Pursuing PhD

With research gaining a lot of importance in todays world, the educators cannot be ignorant of this field and has to develop knowledge and skills to participate in active research. In view of the changing role of educators, it has become the need of the hour for the faculty to pursue Ph.D. However, for non-conventional professional courses like Hotel Management the shift is a little challenging since majority of the Hotel Management programmes offered across the country are Under Graduate level. The study aimed at analyzing the various challenges faced by hospitality educators in pursuing Ph.D. in the relevant field. The findings suggest that time constraint, job commitments, inadequate information & knowledge about research and lack of research culture are the major challenge faced by educators in pursuing their Ph.D. Moreover, collecting the required primary data from the industry is a challenging task due to the characteristic operational centric approach of the industry professionals. Effective time management is the key to overcome these challenges and the faculty can gain knowledge and confidence in research process by practicing research actively and networking with other research groups who are involved in research on topics that interests them.

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A study of Importance of English Language Proficiency in Hospitality Industry and the Role of Hospitality Educators in Enhancing the Same Amongst The Students

ATITHYA A Journal of Hospitality ◽

10.21863/atithya/2015.1.1.009 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arati Prabhu ◽

Prachi Wani

Keyword(s):

Language Proficiency ◽

Hospitality Industry ◽

English Language ◽

English Language Proficiency ◽

Primary Data ◽

Hotel Management ◽

Innovative Teaching ◽

Teachers And Students ◽

Teaching Learning

The study is undertaken to understand the importance of English language skills in the Indian hospitality industry, and the gaps therein. It studies the challenge as it exists in Pune city, and how AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology has attempted to address the issue(s). The study aims at gathering primary information by means of questionnaires. It sheds light on the gap between existing and desired standards of English proficiency. It also highlights the attempts by the three important stakeholders in order to address the issue. Though, attempts are made from the industry, teachers and students, it is recognized that joint efforts need to be made to tackle the problem collectively and from all sides. It is an urgent calling for innovative teaching learning practices and encouraging sound develop initiatives and commitment. The primary data is across the cross section of Pune hoteliers, teachers and students of the college. The findings reflect the importance of English as the universal medium of communication, and its importance in rendering quality service and importantly.

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The Entrepreneurial University: Evidence of the Changing Role of Universities in Modern Russia

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.5367/ihe.2014.0212 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 271-280 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Dina Williams ◽

Alexey Kluev

Keyword(s):

Entrepreneurial University ◽

Primary Data ◽

Strategy Development ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Innovation Development ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Managerial Competencies ◽

New Type ◽

Changing Role

This paper examines the evolution of the entrepreneurial function of Russia's leading universities: the study is based on a conceptualization of a university's entrepreneurial development pathway developed by the OECD in 2009. The data on entrepreneurship development were collected in 2012 through a survey of technology transfer and innovation development managers of 18 National Research Universities. The primary data were complemented by desktop analysis of the strategy development documents of the universities surveyed. The results suggest that in the period studied, 2008–2012, a new type of university, the entrepreneurial university, has emerged in Russia. However, these entrepreneurial universities are facing serious challenges in the implementation of an entrepreneurial, innovation-oriented mission due to the lack of managerial competencies and inadequate infrastructure development. The paper has significant theoretical and practical implications in shedding light on the development of the entrepreneurial university in Russia, where the process is still in its infancy. The authors depict a trajectory of entrepreneurial transformation in and barriers to this process that, it is argued, university executives and policy makers should take into consideration.

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Visitor as Researcher

Advances in Archaeological Practice ◽

10.7183/2326-3768.4.4.537 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 537-549 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jen Thum ◽

Julia Troche

Keyword(s):

Experiential Learning ◽

Research Process ◽

Archaeological Research ◽

Learning Program ◽

Ancient Egyptian ◽

The People ◽

Hands On ◽

Brown University ◽

Active Research

AbstractBrown University is home to several seldom-used study collections of broken and unprovenienced ancient Egyptian objects. In a new exhibition focused on the research process and the people who make it happen, these items feature as keys to the behind-the-scenes world of archaeological study. In this article, we demonstrate how educators can mobilize fragmentary artifacts as new tools for handson education. Each section of the exhibition focuses on an active research project that employs a modern investigative technology (e.g., XRF Analysis) and introduces visitors to researchers at all levels of study. This not only humanizes the archaeological process but also invites the viewer to participate actively in the interpretation of museum research. Two hands-on elements further cultivate an environment of accessibility to archaeology: an iPad interface updated regularly based on visitor feedback, which welcomes visitors to explore the exhibition’s objects and research technologies in greater depth; and a preexisting experiential learning program, CultureLab, where visitors can handle objects from the collection and be researchers themselves. Visitor feedback suggests that openly presenting the realities of archaeological research and subsequently encouraging visitors to assume the role of researcher is a highly effective model for visitors and educators alike.

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THE ROLE OF THE ELECTION SUPERVISORY AGENCY ASNIRMILITARY DEFENSE COMPONENT

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/11965 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. 1268-1274

Author(s):

Harimurti Wicaksono ◽

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Syaiful Anwar ◽

Bambang Eko Suhariyanto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Data Mining ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Methods ◽

Research Process ◽

Research Data ◽

Qualitative Research Methods ◽

Primary Data ◽

One Step ◽

Depth Interviews

This study aims to analyze the role of Bawaslu in implementing non-military defence that occurs in the context of money politics. The research process tries to examine the cases that occurred in the Regional Head Election in Malang Raya. Money politics is a type of election violation, namely by giving and distributing money to prospective voters to be able to vote for that candidate. Money politics is closely related to corrupt behaviour and is a national threat. Therefore we need one step in anticipating this so that this does not happen again. This research uses qualitative research methods. Data mining was carried out, utilizing in-depth interviews with several sources to be able to extract primary data. Furthermore, literature studies are also used to enrich research data. The results showed that the General Election that occurred in Malang Raya was an election that was quite lively with money politics. Although the steps taken by the regional Bawaslu are quite reasonable, some adjustments and strengthening are still needed so that a similar thing does not happen. Some things that can be done are to include Bawaslu and money politics into the PKBN module. Besides, strengthening the intelligence function in election supervision is also essential.

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The Role of a Variety of Research Studies on Problem Management

Aptisi Transactions on Management (ATM) ◽

10.33050/atm.v2i1.769 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 9-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Budi Djatmiko ◽

Maulahikmah Galinium ◽

Ninda Lutfiani

Keyword(s):

Time Management ◽

Measurement Techniques ◽

Research Process ◽

Research Literature ◽

Good Time ◽

Factual Information ◽

Problem Management ◽

Asking Questions ◽

Information Problem

In the process of finding the truth, factual information is needed, starting from simple methods such as good time management in reading, listening and asking questions, until complex ways of research. So, researchers must understand what types of research can be used as references, to facilitate researchers in doing problem management properly, the results of which are able to solve problems and obtain factual information. This paper describes 7 (seven) different types of research, there are research based on approaches, functions, purpose, characteristics, problem characteristics, research process, and measurement techniques and data analysis. The explanation’s purpose of the variety of research is to provide insight into the management of the problems that occur with the planning carried out by the researcher, especially in terms of literature, so that before considering various stages of planning and doing research, researchers can also consider the main features of certain forms of research that are well compiled and reported. So, problem management can be done as well as possible to produce valid steps in solving problems. Keywords : Variety of Research, Literature, Factual Information, Problem Management

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Role Of Competitive Strategies On Performance Of Kenya State Corporations

International Journal for Innovation Education and Research ◽

10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss12.487 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (12) ◽

pp. 65-77

Author(s):

Caxton Munyoki ◽

Peter O. K’Obonyo

Keyword(s):

Chief Executive Officers ◽

Time Management ◽

Great Influence ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Chief Executive ◽

Primary Data ◽

Competitive Strategies ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cost Leadership

Competitive strategies are important determinant of performance of State Corporations in Kenya. The main objective of the study was to determine the role of organizational autonomy and strategic positioning in the relationship between competitive strategies and performance of Kenyan State Corporations. This study was guided by positivist philosophy. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional census survey on a population of 187 Kenyan state corporations across the public sector. The study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected by questionnaires which were administered to the Chief Executive Officers of the State Corporations. Data analysis entailed both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated moderate mean score for cost leadership an indication that cost leadership was rated by the respondents as being inadequate for the Kenyan State Corporations. The corporations that emphasized efficiency had the highest mean score followed by the organizations emphasizing on time management. The study concluded that competitive strategies had a great influence on performance.

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