Tourism, today, has not only emerged as the engine of growth but also become the largest and the fastest growing sector in the Caribbean. For this reason the industry is now viewed as one of the leading instruments of development in the region. Given the importance of the industry, it is...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore security management in the hospitality sector of Jamaica. Design/methodology approach – The paper is based on a combination of available documentary sources and in‐depth interviews conducted with key players in the fields of law...

Takes a practical look at bringing creativity back into problem solving. Even teams with exceptional individuals can flounder without ew ideas. New research shows that a common “type” of individual found frequently in organizations may be stifling ideas. Links made between the Myers‐Briggs...

Counselling can be seen as “soft” by many managers and personnel professionals, but is actually one of the best ways of improving performance at work. Shows how counselling significantly improved a sales woman’s performance by identifying the underlying problem. Looks at how some of the...

This follow‐on article continues to explore counselling skills for managers and personnel professionals. It challenges the reader to identify the differences in approach when counselling skills are applied to performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring situations. Particular emphasis is...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) and corruption. Design/methodology/approach – Data for 42 developing countries and 28 developed countries is analyzed using panel dynamic ordinary least squares....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) and corruption. Design/methodology/approach – Data for 42 developing countries and 28 developed countries is analyzed using panel dynamic ordinary least squares....