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This book combines theoretical and practical aspects of applied human resources management using a critical lens. It is both a descriptive and analytical journey through the tourism sector which, due to its nature, may be described as a relatively deregulated and eclectic industry.
About the author
Darren Lee-Ross is an Associate Professor of Management and currently lectures and researches at James Cook University, Australia and has taught business subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across a number of universities internationally. His research interests include human resources management, entrepreneurship and small business management and organizational behaviour. Darren has published refereed business articles in a wide range of academic journals and written eight business-related text books. He is currently an editorial member of three business and tourism/hospitality journals and regularly reviews manuscripts for other leading academic business publications.
Josephine Pryce is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at James Cook University. She has always been concerned with the working lives of employees and is especially interested in factors within the workplace that affect workersâ(TM) performance. Her research parallels these interests and has resulted in several articles with a focus on employeesâ(TM) attitudes in the workplace, organisational environments and occupational culture. Josephine has also taught and coordinated various subjects in the areas of hospitality, tourism and management.
