• Evaluate and discuss the knowledge and theories of managing human resources applicable to the hotel and tourism industry
• Appraise and analyze human resources functions and employee motivation in the context of the hotel and tourism environment
• Evaluate the impacts and factors that affect the development of organizational culture
• Assess the relationship between the hotel and tourism industry and their society; and evaluate the impacts of social, economical, and cultural factors on managing human resources
• Analyze and evaluate HR research journals to identify applicable methodologies
• Identify human resources problems within the hotel and tourism context, and apply research skills and techniques to solve these problems
• Analyze and appraise related numerical and graphical data regarding managing human resources, and develop solutions for industry practitioners.

Week 1: Human Resources Staffing: Selection and Recruitment

Week 2: Training and Developing Employees

Week 3: Equal Employment Opportunities and Managing Employee Turnover

Week 4: International Human Resources Management in Hospitality

Week 5: Organizational Culture

Week 6: Leadership in Hospitality

Week 7: Ethics in HR

Week 8: Future Trends in Human Resources Management in Hospitality