Hotel general manager career paths in the United States

Nebel, Eddystone C.; Lee, Ju-Soon; Vidaković, Brani

doi:10.1016/0278-4319(95)00026-7

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“…Their findings revealed that the majority of vocational education was gained in France, Germany, and the UK. Consistent with previous studies (Ladkin & Riley, 1996;Nebel et al, 1995), Ladkin and Juwaheer (2000) found that the F&B department was the main career route to an HGM position in the hotel industry in Mauritius. Garavan, O'Brien, and O'Hanlon (2006) outlined the career profiles of managers by classifying them into Irish, European, and Asian HGMs.…”

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“…First, an in-depth literature review was carried out on previous studies related to HGM career development (Akrivos, Ladkin, & Reklitis, 2007;Ashforth & Humphrey, 1993;Brownell, 1994;Garavan et al, 2006;Kim et al, 2009;Ladkin, 2002;Ladkin & Juwaheer, 2000;Ladkin & Riley, 1996;Nebel et al, 1995;Woods et al, 1998;Worsfold, 1989). This aided in determining the appropriate concepts to include in the questionnaire.…”

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“…Factors that inhibit such career moves included lack of awareness of management opportunities and job requirements, perceived inability to perform such work, the actual qualitative and technical characteristics of the job, and a lack of encouragement from within the organization. Building on previous studies, Nebel, Lee, and Vidakovic (1995) conducted a study on the career paths of HGMs in the USA. Their study concentrated on the demographics, managerial experiences, and career paths of 114 HGMs from mid-range, upscale, and luxury hotels with 150-1,300 rooms.…”

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Career paths of hotel general managers in Turkey

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This article investigates the career paths of hotel general managers (HGMs) in a developing country, namely Turkey. Based on an in-depth literature review, a questionnaire was developed and data were collected from 168 HGMs in Turkey. Compared to previous studies, this study found a higher percentage of female HGMs working in hotels. According to the research findings, almost half of the respondents received formal education in hospitality and tourism. The participating respondents most frequently reached the HGM position through working in the front office department and the food and beverage department. Honesty, interpersonal skills, and loyalty were found to be the top three characteristics that helped the participants become HGMs. In terms of required skills, communication, human relations, taking initiatives, and the ability to formulate plans were the top four skills for the participants in their career development. Finally, learning a foreign language, having a college degree, and developing long-term career goals were the top three personal development strategies. This is one of the first studies investigating HGMs career paths in a developing country and it offers specific theoretical and practical implications on this important topic.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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“…Burgess (2003) indicates that men are better represented in higher status jobs related to the financial management of hotels. Nebel III et al (1995) also document the vertical segregation of women, reporting that 92.1% of managers in a hotel sample were men. In Spain, Ramos-Mir et al (2004) present similar evidence in the hospitality industry in the Balearic Islands.…”

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Patterns of occupational segregation by gender in the hospitality industry

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Marchante-Mera

Ropero-García

2011

International Journal of Hospitality Management

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“…The relative importance of a formal academic education to career success in the hospitality industry also remains a question of some debate (Fowler et al, 2005;Gamble and Messenger, 1990;Nebel et al, 1995). Steed and Schwer (2003), in their examination of the skills required by executive teams, are among those who have concluded that on-the-job training methods are more effective than formal education in helping individuals to develop critical competencies.…”

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Leading on land and sea: Competencies and context

Brownell

2008

International Journal of Hospitality Management

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The purpose of this study was to identify the competencies hospitality unit leaders perceived to be most critical for career development, and to determine whether perceptions of the importance of various skills and attributes/abilities varied when leaders worked in different organizational contexts. Leaders from two hospitality segments, land-based hotels and ocean-based cruise ships, participated in the study. Findings indicated notable differences between the two samples on a number of items.A background of relevant research on hospitality leadership competencies is provided. Contextual variables are examined as they contribute to better understanding differences in perceived competency requirements between land-based and ship-based leaders. Four contextual dimensions (staff composition, task requirements, organizational structure, and the external environment) are explored. A conceptual model is presented that illustrates the posited influence of organizational context on hotel and ship leadership competencies as they impact both selection processes and development activities.Results of this opinion-based study suggest that, while senior hotel and ship practitioners share a need for certain core competencies (positive attitude and effective listening), organizational context likely influences the relative importance of specific skills and attributes/ abilities required for effective leadership in each industry segment. Findings support previous research and have implications for educators, practitioners, and researchers. r

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Hotel general manager career paths in the United States

Cited by 52 publications

References 7 publications

Career paths of hotel general managers in Turkey

Career paths of hotel general managers in Turkey

Patterns of occupational segregation by gender in the hospitality industry

Leading on land and sea: Competencies and context

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