Thursday, December 11, 2008

Supervision in the Hospitality Industry or Legal Environment

Supervision in the Hospitality Industry: Applied Human Resources

Author: Jack E Miller

This Fifth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of the principles, theories, human relations techniques, and decision-making skills that are required to manage a workforce to profitable results. It helps managers satisfy obligations to owners, customers, and employees while maintaining a positive work climate, developing job expectations, disciplining marginal employees, and addressing workplace diversity.



Table of Contents:
1The supervisor as manager3
2The supervisor as leader39
3Equal opportunity in the workplace69
4Creating a positive work climate97
5Developing performance standards145
6Recruiting and selecting applicants179
7Teamwork and teambuilding223
8Employee training and development247
9Evaluating performance283
10Discipline and employee assistance programs315
11Planning and organizing373
12Communicating effectively409
13Delegating447
14Decision making and control471

New interesting textbook: Wine and War or Charcuterie

Legal Environment

Author: Jeffrey F Beatty

A focus on human conflict makes the book sparkle. No other text conveys such a passion for this exciting and profoundly important discipline. This comprehensive text meets all AACSB curriculum standards.



Table of Contents:
Unit 1The Legal Environment1
Chapter 1Introduction to Law2
Chapter 2Business Ethics and Social Responsibility26
Chapter 3Dispute Resolution46
Chapter 4Common Law, Statutory Law, and Administrative Law77
Chapter 5Constitutional Law105
Chapter 6Torts135
Chapter 7Crime164
Chapter 8International Law196
Unit 2Contracts & the UCC225
Chapter 9Introduction to Contracts226
Chapter 10Conclusion to Contracts259
Chapter 11Sales, Product Liability, and Negotiable Instruments290
Chapter 12Secured Transactions and Bankruptcy322
Unit 3Agency & Employment359
Chapter 13Agency360
Chapter 14Employment Law392
Chapter 15Labor Law423
Unit 4Business Organizations451
Chapter 16Starting a Business452
Chapter 17Corporations481
Chapter 18Securities Regulation513
Unit 5Government Regulation & Property545
Chapter 19Antitrust546
Chapter 20Cyberlaw570
Chapter 21Intellectual Property594
Chapter 22Property620
Chapter 23Consumer Law651
Chapter 24Environmental Law677
Appendix AThe Constitution of the United States1
Appendix BUniform Commercial Code2
Glossary1
Table of Cases1
Index1

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