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TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: THE CASE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN JORDAN

Ali S. HYASAT, Al-Balqa Applied University, Deanship of Scientific Research, Al-salt, 19117, Jordan, Ghazi A. AL-WESHAH, Dana F. KAKEESH, Al-Balqa Applied University, Department of Marketing, the Faculty of Business, Al-salt, Jordan, The University of Jordan, Department of Marketing, School of Business, Amman, Jordan
2022 Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites  

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This study is designed to assess and identify the status of hospitality training needs, methods and potential challenges within the hospitality industry, in order to recognize gaps and develop training programmes that address and enhance the competitiveness of small businesses within it. A qualitative approach was employed, whereby face-to-face and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 owners and managers of small businesses in the hospitality industry. Using thematic analysis, the
more » ... tudy concludes that communication skills, especially foreign languages, are the most the important training need at both managerial and operational levels. Moreover, the study found that on-the-job training is one of the most important training methods. Furthermore, a lack of training budgets is found to be the most critical challenge to training. The study provides empirical evidence and practical implications for decision-makers in the hospitality industry.
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Ali S. HYASAT, Al-Balqa Applied University, Deanship of Scientific Research, Al-salt, 19117, Jordan, Ghazi A. AL-WESHAH, Dana F. KAKEESH, Al-Balqa Applied University, Department of Marketing, the Faculty of Business, Al-salt, Jordan, The University of Jordan, Department of Marketing, School of Business, Amman, Jordan. "TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: THE CASE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN JORDAN." Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites 40.1 (2022) 20-29