International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, Feb 2, 2024
This paper focuses on promoting inclusivity in the workplace, particularly addressing equality an... more This paper focuses on promoting inclusivity in the workplace, particularly addressing equality and inequality issues. Its objective is to provide practical tips and advice to managers on fostering an inclusive workplace culture, recognizing the significance of inclusion for employee well-being and organizational success. The researchers define and discuss various forms of workplace inequality, examine root causes, and then present a comprehensive range of tactics managers can use to encourage diversity. The paper explores creating an inclusive work culture, implementing diversity and inclusion policies, ensuring fair hiring processes, addressing bias and discrimination, promoting diversity training, and providing equal chances for career growth. Furthermore, the paper delves into the obstacles that hinder the attainment of inclusivity, including resistance to change, unintentional prejudices, ignorance, and structural barriers. It supplements these discussions with best practices, illustrating successful examples of organizations that have effectively promoted inclusivity in the workplace. The methodology to be employed involves a qualitative research approach. The paper underscores the importance of promoting inclusivity and urges managers to address equality and inequality issues actively. By implementing these strategies, managers can cultivate a culture of equality where all employees can thrive and contribute to the company's success.
Illuminare: A Student Journal in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies, 2011
Traditionally, tourism and hospitality educators have relied on lectures in their classrooms; whi... more Traditionally, tourism and hospitality educators have relied on lectures in their classrooms; while there has been a gradual shift from teacher-centered (lectures) to student-centered processes for instruction, assessment processes still remain teacher-centered. Testing continues to be the dominant form of assessment. The purpose of this paper is to describe an approach called learntertainment, and how it can be used as an effective, combined teaching-learning and assessment tool in a tourism and hospitality classroom environment. Through a series of semi-structured interviews of college and university faculty, it was found that the subjects believed learntertainment assessment aids the identification of topics that students do not understand, facilitates grading, eliminates subjectivity in evaluation, provides on-the-spot feedback, allows educators to identify students needing further assistance, and identifies tactics for corrective action. Generally, the findings revealed that the methods were effective, stimulating, and challenged students to think and/or question themselves. This study concludes that learntertainment tactics and strategies can be used both as an effective classroom instruction and an alternative form of assessment, and can be used to eliminate some of the stresses and problems associated with classroom tests and examinations, while at the same time improving students' learning.
With the proportion of immigrants in Canadian society increasing, knowledge of cultural differenc... more With the proportion of immigrants in Canadian society increasing, knowledge of cultural differences is ever more critical. For tourism, parks, and other leisure organizations, as in most service organizations, recruiting the right employee is essential. Selecting and hiring the right people, at the right time, in the right place is a complex, stressful and costly undertaking for both the organization and the candidate. However, making the wrong hiring decision can result in even more problems. Interviewing is a key task in the hiring process, but interviewing in a cross-cultural environment requires skills that many employers lack. The proposed research will use a combination of interviews and relevant documentation (e.g., organizational policies), informed by a conceptual framework related to crosscultural communication. In particular, the paper will review current research on the problems and challenges related to the need for more sensitive cross-cultural communications by manage...
With present-day classrooms becoming increasingly diverse, educational institutions, teachers and... more With present-day classrooms becoming increasingly diverse, educational institutions, teachers and university administrators are looking to teaching and learning strategies that provide for a variety of learning profiles and styles. Many educators start their class with a ‘big bang’an interesting ice breakerto raise excitement in their students, but due to the use of the lecture method, the interest in class soon regresses, and the attention of the learner begins to wane. This has the negative impact of affecting what is learned and the extent of knowledge gained as a result of the teaching-learning process. Consequently, learntertainment, a new teaching approach is being presented as an alternative to the lecture method. The purpose of this paper is identifying what the benefits of Learntertainment teaching strategies are and to explore students’ perception of Learntertainment. A qualitative approach is considered to be appropriate for this paper and will be based on Strauss and Cor...
International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, Feb 2, 2024
This paper focuses on promoting inclusivity in the workplace, particularly addressing equality an... more This paper focuses on promoting inclusivity in the workplace, particularly addressing equality and inequality issues. Its objective is to provide practical tips and advice to managers on fostering an inclusive workplace culture, recognizing the significance of inclusion for employee well-being and organizational success. The researchers define and discuss various forms of workplace inequality, examine root causes, and then present a comprehensive range of tactics managers can use to encourage diversity. The paper explores creating an inclusive work culture, implementing diversity and inclusion policies, ensuring fair hiring processes, addressing bias and discrimination, promoting diversity training, and providing equal chances for career growth. Furthermore, the paper delves into the obstacles that hinder the attainment of inclusivity, including resistance to change, unintentional prejudices, ignorance, and structural barriers. It supplements these discussions with best practices, illustrating successful examples of organizations that have effectively promoted inclusivity in the workplace. The methodology to be employed involves a qualitative research approach. The paper underscores the importance of promoting inclusivity and urges managers to address equality and inequality issues actively. By implementing these strategies, managers can cultivate a culture of equality where all employees can thrive and contribute to the company's success.
Illuminare: A Student Journal in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies, 2011
Traditionally, tourism and hospitality educators have relied on lectures in their classrooms; whi... more Traditionally, tourism and hospitality educators have relied on lectures in their classrooms; while there has been a gradual shift from teacher-centered (lectures) to student-centered processes for instruction, assessment processes still remain teacher-centered. Testing continues to be the dominant form of assessment. The purpose of this paper is to describe an approach called learntertainment, and how it can be used as an effective, combined teaching-learning and assessment tool in a tourism and hospitality classroom environment. Through a series of semi-structured interviews of college and university faculty, it was found that the subjects believed learntertainment assessment aids the identification of topics that students do not understand, facilitates grading, eliminates subjectivity in evaluation, provides on-the-spot feedback, allows educators to identify students needing further assistance, and identifies tactics for corrective action. Generally, the findings revealed that the methods were effective, stimulating, and challenged students to think and/or question themselves. This study concludes that learntertainment tactics and strategies can be used both as an effective classroom instruction and an alternative form of assessment, and can be used to eliminate some of the stresses and problems associated with classroom tests and examinations, while at the same time improving students' learning.
With the proportion of immigrants in Canadian society increasing, knowledge of cultural differenc... more With the proportion of immigrants in Canadian society increasing, knowledge of cultural differences is ever more critical. For tourism, parks, and other leisure organizations, as in most service organizations, recruiting the right employee is essential. Selecting and hiring the right people, at the right time, in the right place is a complex, stressful and costly undertaking for both the organization and the candidate. However, making the wrong hiring decision can result in even more problems. Interviewing is a key task in the hiring process, but interviewing in a cross-cultural environment requires skills that many employers lack. The proposed research will use a combination of interviews and relevant documentation (e.g., organizational policies), informed by a conceptual framework related to crosscultural communication. In particular, the paper will review current research on the problems and challenges related to the need for more sensitive cross-cultural communications by manage...
With present-day classrooms becoming increasingly diverse, educational institutions, teachers and... more With present-day classrooms becoming increasingly diverse, educational institutions, teachers and university administrators are looking to teaching and learning strategies that provide for a variety of learning profiles and styles. Many educators start their class with a ‘big bang’an interesting ice breakerto raise excitement in their students, but due to the use of the lecture method, the interest in class soon regresses, and the attention of the learner begins to wane. This has the negative impact of affecting what is learned and the extent of knowledge gained as a result of the teaching-learning process. Consequently, learntertainment, a new teaching approach is being presented as an alternative to the lecture method. The purpose of this paper is identifying what the benefits of Learntertainment teaching strategies are and to explore students’ perception of Learntertainment. A qualitative approach is considered to be appropriate for this paper and will be based on Strauss and Cor...
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