THEORETICAL RESEARCH ON SPECIFIC HUMAN RESOURCES IN TOURISM. FEATURES IN ROMANIA

Carmen Cristina Albu and Dan Constantin Varzaru
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Carmen Cristina Albu: Transilvania University
Dan Constantin Varzaru: University of Craiova Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Annals of University of Craiova - Economic Sciences Series, 2014, vol. 1, issue 42, 233-245

Abstract: Tourism is a sector of the economy in which the problems related to the jobs and necessary skills to exit the crisis are emphasized more sensitive than other sectors of the economy. This paper proposes a literature review based on the latest studies and research literature worldwide (USA, Canada, EU, etc.) and aims to identify the factors and trends influencing skill shortages in tourism and also the policies to mitigate this deficit. Tourism feels the chronic global shortage of human resources due to its seasonal activity and its lower efficiency. Most relied upon solutions are considering closer involvement of the Government in tourism support. An important role lies in defining the content engine training and education. The differences between the requirements of the tourism sector and content of vocational, technical and university learning is a problem in many countries. The situation remedy requires programme rethinking, teachers improving skills, creating practical programmes in terms of quality, preference in enterprises and establishment of the most appropriate bridge linking vocational (professional) education and higher education to open students’ clear and open opportunities. The paper lists the types of partnerships between public powers, the tourism sector and the educational sector at a global level and highlights their potential in connection with national and cultural specifics.

Keywords: human resources; specific; mountain tourism; policies; Romania (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L80 L83 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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