The challenges of implementing quality in the Irish hotel industry : a review

Keating, Mary and Harrington, Denis (2002) The challenges of implementing quality in the Irish hotel industry : a review. Managing Service Quality: An International Journal, 12 (5). pp. 303-315. ISSN 0960-4529

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Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on the implementation of quality programs in the Irish hotel industry. Through a review of the literature in service quality, empowerment, and strategy implementation, key issues that affect the achievement of quality are identified. Many quality programs fail from lack of commitment on the part of senior management, middle management, and frontline employees. Quality management is focused on involvement, communication, and teamwork; but studies show that the management of quality in contemporary hospitality organisations is lacking in these dimensions. The integrative nature of the European Foundation for Quality Management model for business excellence might provide a useful framework for quality implementation in Irish hotels, and it is concluded that further research should be conducted to consider the potential of such frameworks in an Irish context.

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Date Deposited:	19 Oct 2022 23:07
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2023 18:44
URI:	http://repository-testing.wit.ie/id/eprint/4190

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