In Ghana, although a number of regulations are in place to guide caterers in their operations, hygienic practices among restaurants in the Kumasi Metropolitan area are inadequate. The hospitality industry alone accounts for about 44% of all the reported food-borne illness outbreaks. The main objective of the study was to assess and evaluate the extent at which licensed restaurants in the Kumasi Metropolis observe food safety and hygienic practices regulations in food provision. Fifty (50) respondents were drawn from the population under study, specifically from staff, managers and regulatory bodies including the Metropolitan Assembly. Primary data was collected from the three groups. Questionnaires were administered and in-depth interview was conducted. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze data collected from the respondents in the survey. The study showed that customers in the selected restaurants were very much satisfied at the extent by which restaurants in the Kumasi Metropolis observe and apply the food safety and hygienic practices. It was also revealed that there is adequate evidence to show that formal education and professional training have a significant impact on food safety and hygienic practices of caterers and restaurant managers in the tourism industry in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study recommends that restaurants in the metropolis should be encouraged to sponsor their workers to enroll in some professional programmes to acquire more knowledge for the purpose of practicing food safety and hygiene in the restaurant business. It is further recommended that regulatory bodies should improve their performance by maintaining high standard of food hygiene.
Month: June 2019
Evaluating the Website Performance of Foreign Hotels in Indian Landscape on Balanced Score Card
This study aims to undertake the evaluation of performance of the websites of foreign origin chain hotels operating in India. The evaluation is done by incorporating the modified Balanced Scorecard (BSC) approach on four perspectives: technical, user friendly, site attractiveness, and marketing effectiveness. A set of seventy eight parameters are used to examine the sample websites. Most of the sample hotel websites are found to be user-friendly and technically sound. More is needed to be done to make sample websites marketing effective and attractive. Numerous suggestions are proposed on the basis of the results derived to improve website services online focusing on proposed areas of website improvement leading to achieve business goals.
Antecedents and Consequences of Price Wars Among Hotels in Egypt
The hotel industry is often suffering from price wars, which have a number of reasons such as financial crises. Resulting from these reasons are going to reduce prices. The continued price reductions among hotels, resulting in price wars. So, this paper searches for developing and empirically testing a framework to examine which factors causes the price wars and the consequences of them. Using SEM to examine the data collected from a sample of 113 hotels, the results indicate supply, financial crises, pricing objectives based on discounts, and price sensitivity have a significant positive impact on price wars’ eruption. Price wars have a significant negative influence significantly on hotel profitability, hotel image, competitive position, brand loyalty. On the other hand, price wars may lead to exit from market. The results offer important implications for hoteliers and are likely to stimulate further research in the area of pricing.
Community Based Tourism Development a Mid Complex Mountain Issues: A Strategic Analysis of Chakrata Region of Uttarakhand
The hope of livelihood enhancement for the mountain dwellers has been a climacteric and novel effort by many international and national organizations lately. Community based tourism development in these rural hinterlands is one of those efforts by many organizations and agencies. However, these developmental initiatives in the name of tourism remain in black and white. The very work through this piece of research has highlighted the ongoing developmental discourse of tourism in Chakrata region of Uttarakhand in India. Issues pertaining to infrastructure, policy, and community preparedness are top in the fray. The research has synthesized the core constraints and challenges the Himalayan region has been confronting. In the same time the results have provided some feasible strategies to make tourism development ideal in the region.
Hospitality Interest and Inferred Domains: A Comparative Study Among Indian and Malaysian Students
Hospitality and Tourism industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world with its direct contribution to GDP was USD2, 229.8bn (3.0 of total GDP) in 2015. By 2026, Travel & Tourism will account for 135,884,000 jobs directly, an increase of 2.1 per annum over the next ten years (WTTC, 2016). The potential growth trends of this sector in India and Malaysia can also be predicted by identifying occupational/professional interest trends among students in the hospitality education. This study established a comparison between 400 hospitality and tourism students of two different universities located in India and Malaysia, who identify their interests in the various domains of the hospitality and tourism industry. Findings revealed that both the Indian students and Malaysian students have a deeper interest in domains like F&B Service, F&B Production, Housekeeping and Front Office. In addition, the study infers that the score was indicative of their desire to pursue careers in Cruise Lines for Indian students while for Malaysian students; they have a deeper desire to pursue careers in domains Entrepreneurship. Findings will help institutions and industry to know the trends of students’ occupational interest in totality, which will further aid Institutions and industry to make decisions on strategic planning and implementation of taking up the course, introducing specialised areas and creating enough employment opportunities in the thrust domains.
Travel Decisions and Behaviors of Chinese Families Who Visited Space Center Houston
This qualitative study was conducted to explore the pattern of travel decision-making and behaviors of Chinese scholars and students living in College Station who visited the Space Center Houston (SCH). There were 7 participants. Interviews and content analysis were used in this study. We designed 18-item questionnaire to allow for 45- to 60-minute interviews which permitted probes and follow-up questions raised by the respondents that the researchers did not think about when planning the study. It was found that generally Chinese families made their travel decision 3-4 days prior to the visit, their purpose of visiting the SCH was mostly for children to enhance their knowledge, often they prepared poorly for the visit, little purchase behavior was shown, and they were satisfied with the experience in the SCH. Implications were also provided concerning theoretical and practical contributions and future research.
Assessment of Green IT or IS Within the Aviation Industry Using the Analytic Network Process Approach
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and assess the green information system and green information technology (IT/IS) investments within the aviation industry to help decision makers to reduce and overcome the negative impacts of Green IT/IS investment related to benefits, opportunities, cost, and risks. For this purpose, a total number of 380 usable questionnaires were collected from employees working in Egypt Air and 20 personal interviews were conducted with the experts. Data was analyzed using two techniques; SPSS version 16. So, Correlation analysis and Chi-Square tests (between benefits of green IT/IS and work experience) were conducted to find out the relationship between study variables (benefits, opportunities, cost and risks). The second technique was ANP version 2.8 software package for the interviews. Pair wise comparison, the unweighted super matrix, weighted super matrix, and limited matrix were used. Then the ANP priorities and the synthesized priorities for benefits were conducted. The results showed a positive correlation between opportunities, costs, and risks of green IT/IS. Despite green IT/IS benefits and opportunities, this does not negate the high cost of investments within the aviation industry, especially, the cost of powering IT infrastructure which had the greatest value from the experts’ point of view. Green IT/IS is increasing concern because of either lower costs or increased costs.
Exploring the Impact of Internal Marketing on Organizational Commitment of Travel Agents Employees
One effective way of improving employees performance is increasing their organizational commitment to the workplace. A good internal marketing system could positively contribute to employee organizational commitment development. The current study is exploratory in nature. It aims to explore the impact of internal marketing dimensions on travel agencies’ employee organizational commitment. A questionnaire form was used to collect data from travel agencies’ employees randomly. Structural equation modelling technique was used to test the hypotheses of the study and reveal rigorous, valid, and reliable findings. Findings revealed that some dimensions of internal marketing are significantly contributing to organizational commitment of travel agencies employees. Contributions of study to knowledge and practices are also introduced.
What Determines the Tourist Satisfaction: Evidence from Jammu and Kashmir – India
This study aims at analyzing the factors determining the tourist satisfaction towards Jammu and Kashmir tourism. The study is based on primary data which has been collected from 500 tourists respondents incorporating various tourism services and facilities provided by different stakeholders of tourism industry in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The results revealed that the 7 combined services provided to tourists in terms of Transport, Accommodation, Food, Shopping, Public behavior & Security, Public services and Other Tourism Awareness are significantly affecting the satisfaction of tourists. Further, it was found that the suitable arrangements and availability of these factors can boost the tourist flow to the state. The state need to take up with the central government for expansion of existing aviation infrastructure so that all the major state capitals of the country could be air linked with Jammu and Kashmir. Rail and road connectivity need also be speeded up.
Why students should actually choose a community college and how to enroll?
Most of the people have a question in their mind why they should choose a community college over a big university name. This is one of the biggest questions that all the students who are looking for a college have. However, for some of the students, community college comes in the last slots of options but for many students, community college is the number one choice. Students are not choosing universities just to save their money or to stay closer to their home. But there are also many other reasons why students actually choose a community college. Have a look at these reasons:
College cost too much
Most of the big reputed universities and colleges cost too much and students are not able to afford these. The cost of the tuition fee is really very high at colleges. They choose community college to save their money for at least 2 years. After completing 2 years of a community college degree, they transfer themselves into a big name university.
“Community college enables them to avoid their debts”. Therefore, they ignore admission in universities and highly reputed college.
Not ready for the university and college
Many times, students are not ready for university and college. They are not even ready to enter the first year of college. Sometimes, students have to take pre-req classes to get ready for college credit. It is one of the most common situations that students face. The general and pre-req classes at community college is considered as a step towards the degree, therefore, most of the students prefer to get admission in a community college. On top of that, community colleges are well equipped with resources where you can get a quality education.
It’s a choice of students
It is good news that community colleges have a good reputation in the market. According to community college review, many solid students prefer community college even they can afford the fee of the reputed colleges and universities. However, there are also some myths and misperceptions for community colleges. The community college also offers transfer, therefore, you can complete your degrees that will offer a boom to your carrier.
“Even in some community colleges, students can transfer directly into a local state university”
Therefore the transfer has become easier for the students and they can complete their degrees to give rise to their future. There are also programs in the community colleges that can excel the skills of students.
Academic Flexibility
Academic flexibility is another one of the most important reasons that make community college a great option for all students. It is a great option to ease into the world of higher education. This is a great option if you are struggling in your school or if you don’t have enough time as well as money. You can attend community college while working as part-time to support yourself financially. This is one of the great ways to complete your studies while supporting your family financially.
STEM education opportunities
Community college offers science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. If you are interested in any of the subject then this is the right choice for you. So, if you want to enhance your skills through these programs then community college is an ideal option got you.
Transfer options
Most of the community colleges offer transfer certificate, therefore, these colleges are not the final destination for the students. You can complete your college after completing two years if education here. You can easily transfer to your college after completing your community college education along with saving hundreds of your dollars.
Get personalized attention
According to community college review, most of the community colleges have smaller class size, therefore, each student can get equal individual attention from their teachers. So if you have any kind of query you can ask your teacher and can enhance your skills. It is a big big plus point to all the students who like to learn their own while asking a number of questions from their teachers.
Bottom line:
Community colleges should be at the first slot when it comes to choosing the right college for yourself. So, check out a list of community colleges of your area and select the right one for you as per your needs and requirements.
Role of Technology in Development of Alternative Finance in India: A Discussion
A candid reflection into the current financial system will make a realization that Traditional corporate finance just isnt equipped to handle a fast-paced, interconnected world. Not being negative about the Indian financial services but technology has to be incremental in standing at par with the young companies requirements. Development of entrepreneurial culture and ecosystem must not negate the tech supported alternative sources of finance. Banks are becoming tech savvy however at the time due to the increased amount of risk which these young companies carry they are reluctant to back the finance requirement. Focusing on the basket of alternative finance sources like crowdfunding peer to peer lending angel investment, policy makers can provide the levee to the tech hungry startups and thus take the startup ecosystem on a strong footing. Researcher in the paper has reviewed and revisited the alternative sources of funds growing in India along with some already established sources in developed financial economies and its feasibility in India. India is the emerging as entrepreneurship and financial markets are developing and changing in evolutionary if not revolutionary manner. Keeping technology as the focus, researcher revolves around the options and sources of alternative finance, its pros cons and feasibility in India. The paper has been divided into two part first is capital availing and other is payment. Capital availing includes crowd funding and P2P lending and payment includes the Mobile wallet.
Financial Literacy Skills: The Catalyst for Entrepreneurial Sustenance
Entrepreneurs are accepted to be the back bone of every upcoming economy. They are the growth engines of both developed and developing economies. The quality of entrepreneurs moreover, decides about the economic status of the nation. In India too, entrepreneurship is being given attention increasingly. The projects like Start-up India, Make in India are targeted towards propelling economic growth of India. Rigorous efforts are directed towards motivating the young generation of India to set up their own enterprises. The government is equally keen in easing the norms of doing business. This all provides a promising picture for economic development of India. However, the percentage of entrepreneurial sickness in India cannot be ignored. Mere start up is not sufficient but sustenance of these enterprises should also be taken care of. Various studies have pointed out that entrepreneurial sickness is mainly caused due to financial indecisiveness. Studies have also shown that the level of financial skills and knowledge among the majority of people especially among young people, is low even in advanced societies (Jacob et al., 2000, p.15). Thus, while money is one of the important issues of the human mind, most people are unwilling to talk about it not because of the lack of interest but due to their poor knowledge in this field (Fox et al., 2005). In this regard financial literacy among the budding entrepreneurs can work wonders. This paper attempts to briefly review the importance of financial literacy and tries to identify its role in entrepreneurial development.
Community Colleges in Malawi Initiative: Transforming Malawi into a Hub of Innovation in Technology Towards Achieving Global Competiveness
Community Colleges in Malawi initiative was launched in Malawi 2 years ago. It was coined by the current President of Malawi, His Excellency Peter Arthur Muthalika. The Malawi Government observed that the unemployment rate was high and there was lack of skills among the youths. To deal with these challenges, Government has been introducing, community colleges to offer skills relevant to unemployed youths. As expected, the youths are getting skills. The followings are policy recommendations: A deliberate 3 year tax waiver on all businesses being established, introduction of special fund for start-up capital and easing cross border trade arrangements.
Behavioural Biases in Investment Decision Making
Behavioural finance is the study of the influence of the psychological factors on financial markets evolution. Investors fall prey to their own and sometimes others mistakes due to the use of emotions in financial decision making. Investors are people with a very varied number of deviations from rational behaviour, which is the reason why there is a variety of effects, which explain market anomalies. Classical finance assumes that investors are rational and they are focused to select an efficient portfolio, which means including a combination of asset classes chosen in such a manner as to achieve the greatest possible returns over the long term, under the terms of a tolerable level of risk. Behavioural finance paradigm suggests that investment decision is influenced in a large proportion by psychological and emotional factors and even group behaviour.
Technology Adoption Among the Students Using Technology Acceptance Model: An Empirical Study on Tripura University
The thirst of a learner is unquenchable for learning, acceptance, adopting new methods and approaches. Technology mediation is one method that aspires to provide higher learning gain among pupils. Universities across the globe adopted various modes and methods of the E-learning. However, the perceived ease of use and behavioral constraints has altogether worked as a barrier to technology adoption. This paper attempts to evaluate the perception of the business management students of Tripura University in accepting the digital learning methods through Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Standard constructs from TAM were tested through a structured instrument and the study indicates the earlier bottleneck resistance has dropped significantly and the peer mentoring is facilitating the teaching- learning processes.
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