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ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR IN
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

This course aims to help students understand how people behave in organizations, especially in the tourism and hospitality environment – where the human element plays a central role in creating a quality service experience.

Course ID : ACC101
Campus : KU2 Hill
Level : Undergraduate
Semester: Fall 2018
Credit : 4000
Method : Lecture

Main content

Individual and Group Behavior in the Service Workplace

Organizational Culture and Its Influence on Employee Performance and Satisfaction

Motivation, Engagement, and Emotion Management in the Service Industry

Leadership and Decision Making in the Hospitality and Tourism Environment

Conflict Management, Internal Communication, and Effective Team Building

Practical application

Improve service quality through people management

Increase operational efficiency by understanding organizational behavior

Develop leadership skills appropriate to the characteristics of the tourism and hospitality industry

Create a positive work environment, reduce turnover and increase employee satisfaction

Course Staff
TimePlaceRoomDate Range
9:00-11:00KU2 Hill203Aug 21, 2018 – Dec 15, 2018
InstructorCarol Dawson (PhD)
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The course Organisational Behaviour in Tourism and Hospitality is an in-depth subject taught at many international universities, including Copenhagen Business School (CBS).

Origin: This course has evolved from the field of Organizational Management and Organizational Behavior, which has a long history dating back to the Industrial Revolution.

Application in Tourism & Hospitality: As the global tourism industry grows, the need to understand organizational behavior in service environments becomes urgent. This course is designed to meet this need, especially in the context of globalization and cultural diversity.

Learning Objectives :

Understand organizational behavior concepts, theories, and models

Analyze complex organizational situations

Propose effective solutions to organizational problems

Present organizational problems in a convincing manner, appropriate to a specific audience

Implications for the Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Enhancing leadership and team management

Improving service quality through understanding employee behavior

Promoting engagement and a positive organizational culture

Provided by the KU Institute of Education, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.

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