Learning curves: fieldwork as context for interrogating the dynamics of work in American culture.
For the past quarter century, eloquent voices in the academy have articulated the value of hands on experiences in the workplace to reinforce and interrogate classroom learning. Internships and other types of fieldwork experiences enable students to test career options, improve their employment potential, challenge assumptions underlying theoretic approaches...

Managing diversity: organizational change part two: managing diversity--third in a series of five articles.
The previous article in this series on managing diversity and the camp industry discussed the primary challenge facing any diversification effort is organizational change. The second article in this series described the pivotal role of a leader in a change effort (and indeed if a leader is not the...

Cultural diversity in higher education: implications for hospitality programs.
Introduction The mission of higher education hospitality programs is to serve the needs of the industry; consequently, learner-centered practices in the classroom should be aimed at preparing students in anticipation of the situations they will face when hired by lodging, restaurant or tourism-related companies and organizations. One...

Cultural differences in perceptions of and responses to sexual harassment.
INTRODUCTION I. HISTORY OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT LEGISLATION II. EXAMPLES OF DIFFERING CULTURAL VIEWPOINTS REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND PERCEPTION OF THE HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT A. Brazil as an Example of South American Culture B. Europe C. Asia III. MAJOR MODELS OF CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING APPLIED TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT IV. THE DOCTRINE OF...

Deloitte.
Why did you choose to join this company? At the time I simply wanted the experience of working in a large professional services organization. As I worked in various areas I came to appreciate the special culture and the ability to make a difference. How...

Supervisory management; the art of inspiring, empowering, and developing people, 7th ed.
9780324421439 Supervisory management; the art of inspiring, empowering, and developing people, 7th ed. Mosley, Donald C. et al. South-Western College Pub. 2008 507 pages $128.95 Paperback HF5549 The three authors (all...

e-Learning: Increasingly Popular Option for Continuing Legal Education.
PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The majority of U.S. states require that lawyers earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits to continue practicing law. The requirement varies from state to state; for example, California requires 25 hours of CLE over a three-year period whereas Rhode Island requires 10 hours...

Headquarters welcomes two new staff members.
Jane Bruck recently joined ASABE headquarters as a conference manager in the Meetings and Conferences Department. Bruck received her bachelor's degree from Butler University and has a background in event planning. She has worked with such groups as the American Pianist's Association, Indy Jazz Fest, the Indiana...

Deloitte.
ANTOINETTTE (TONIE) LEATHERBERRY * Company: Deloitte * Title: Principal, Deloitte Consulting, LLP * Education: BSME, Boston University; MBA, Northeastern University * With the company since: 1991 * Advice for new graduates: Excel at your craft. Build a reputation based...

Deloitte.
Why did you choose to join this company? In large part, I chose to join Deloitte because of the people I encountered throughout the interview and decision making process. Everyone I came in contact with was extraordinarily knowledgeable about the business and profession and extremely passionate about...