Hospitality internships in Cyprus: a genuine academic experience or a continuing frustration?
By Anastasios Zopiatis. 2007
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Purpose – The primary purpose of the research study conducted was to investigate hospitality internships and improve such practices within the distinct environment of the hospitality industry of Cyprus by acquiring new knowledge, related to and of value to its primary stakeholders.Design/methodology/approach – The unique characteristics of the three groups under investigation necessitated the utilization of different research methods and techniques – an approach known as methodological triangulation.Findings – While the findings reliably measure the Cyprus‐specific environment, the author argues that the particular strategies produced can effectively be implemented in other countries.Practical implications – By comparing and contrasting the views and expectations of all stakeholders involved, the author recommends specific strategies for improving the quality and enhancing the value of internship practices for hospitality students.Originality/value – The paper is of value to all hospitality stakeholders, ...
Subfields: Accounting, Management of Technology and Innovation, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
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Citations in the corpus
- Intention to “Leave” or “Stay” – The Role of Internship Organization in the Improvement of Hospitality Students’ Industry Employment Intentions (2013, background): “Zopiatis (2007) summarized the problems of the hospitality industry in handling internships, including their efforts in affairs associated with internships, providing on-the-job mentors, and offering a systematic working environment.”
- Student internships and employment opportunities after graduation: A field experiment (2019, background): “Finally, social network theory (Granovetter, 1973) argues that students with internship experience have an enlarged professional network and are more aware of potential labour market opportunities, which in turn could improve hiring chances with other employers (Gault et al., 2000; Zopiatis, 2007).”
- A Review of Personality Research in the Tourism and Hospitality Context (2010, background): “Zopiatis, A. (2007). Hospitality internships in Cyprus: A genuine academic experience or a continuing frustration? International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 19(1), 65–77. Zuckerman, M., Kolin, E. A., Price, L., & Zoob, I. (1964). Development of a sensation-seeking scale.”