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dc.contributorSchool of Hotel and Tourism Managementen_US
dc.contributor.advisorKucukusta, Deniz (SHTM)en_US
dc.contributor.advisorXiao, Qu (SHTM)en_US
dc.contributor.advisorSchuckert, Markus (SHTM)en_US
dc.creatorYue, Hui Min-
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/12456-
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.publisherHong Kong Polytechnic Universityen_US
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_US
dc.titleAn exploratory study of corporate universities in the hotel industry in greater Chinaen_US
dcterms.abstractThe main objectives of this research are to explore the existing training and learning environments in the hotel industry in Greater China and identify whether a corporate university is an effective tool and able to help improve job efficiency and retain good people for hotels. Hotels could then obtain competitive advantages and successfully achieve their business goals.en_US
dcterms.abstractThe research adopted the qualitative methodology. Thirty hotel samples were selected, and the semistructured interview approach was used. The research provides (a) comprehensive information from a general review of the current learning resources of the hotel industry in Greater China, (b) a view of the level of understanding on the corporate university concept among people working in hotels, and (c) an in-depth study on the process and operation of a corporate university, including the challenges faced and the solutions to these challenges. In addition, a “make or buy” approach to corporate universities applications was also explored. A comparison of Eastern and Western learning culture was discussed and analyzed with those participants who had a good knowledge of the corporate university concept.en_US
dcterms.abstractThe findings indicated that corporate university practice is applicable for hotels in Greater China. A new corporate university model specifically for the hotel industry in Greater China, with a foundation provided by the generic corporate university wheel conceptual framework developed by Prince and Stewart (2002, p. 805), is proposed. The research not only provides detailed guidance for hotel practitioners on how to establish and operate a corporate university effectively but also contributes to the theory on strategic management and human resources management.en_US
dcterms.extentx, 219 pages : color illustrationsen_US
dcterms.isPartOfPolyU Electronic Thesesen_US
dcterms.issued2022en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelDHTMen_US
dcterms.educationalLevelAll Doctorateen_US
dcterms.LCSHHotel management -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Chinaen_US
dcterms.LCSHHotels -- Employees -- Training of -- Chinaen_US
dcterms.LCSHHong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertationsen_US
dcterms.accessRightsrestricted accessen_US

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