Multidisciplinary Perspective: Knowledge and Practices

Description

Knowledge has always been built over time and people sharing their ideas from one discipline to the other has been the driving force of the development. Today‘s world is marked by unprecedented technological development in various fields as well as global and developmental problems with their multifaceted interconnections. This edited research book, “Multidisciplinary Perspective: Knowledge and Practices‖ seeks to better understand the relationships, connections, and complementary nature between various disciplines. This volume is a compilation of group of papers that focus on current problems and advancements encountered in different fields. Ranging from the innovations in the fields of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in various industries to the necessity of diversity and minority representation in the hospitality industry, every chapter analyses the issues and possible solutions from different perspectives that can help to grasp the essence of the modern world. Reflecting on the discussions on cloud computing, learners can recognize its importance in the modern business contexts investigating tendencies and challenges in the sphere of hotel management, learners can realize the relevance and constant changes in the sphere of their activity. The strategies for sustainable business growth without compromising on efficiency of the company is the highlight of the section It includes strategies which are useful for an organization in today‘s world as more and more organizations are emerging in the market and going green has become a must for any organization. Security is still a critically important challenge that we face in a digital age, and the information on this issue is useful for protecting data and building confidence. Besides, the discussion of performance management and its relation with employee engagement provides clear recommendations that may contribute to the improvement of organizational efficiency and employee morale. Environmental concerns in the hospitality industry have highlights the need for green hospitality and practices in  information technology as part of the community‘s responsibility to the environment and the chapters on data privacy and ethics in the digital world points to the need to protect information and embrace ethical conduct. Customer service occupies a central place in the hospitality industry, and this book is a perfect guide for discussing the company‘s norms and up-to-date strategies for serving guests. Also, the application of IT in increasing business flexibility and supporting innovation serves as a major factor enabling organisations to succeed in a volatile environment. It also pays adequate attention to risk management in finance, human-computer interaction, the influence of social media on hospitality marketing, and sustainable hospitality management, all of which are explained to provide the reader with a proper understanding of how these topics are diverse and complex. Lastly, the book provides comprehensive information of trends about the future leadership and ideas, hospitality branding and the conceptual and strategic management of branding in the context of hospitality business in this competitive market. It is our desire that the content of this book will aid scholars, practitioners, and students to gain better appreciation of the links between different disciplines and to encourage new approaches towards the solution of problems as seen in this collection. The writers to this volume have shown immense professionalism and commitment in their work and have shown the sense of teamwork and discovery that leads to advancements. To the authors, reviewers, and editors of this book, we would like to express our sincere appreciation. Their collective efforts have made this compilation possible, and we are confident that “Multidisciplinary Perspective: The chapter entitled ―Knowledge and Practices‖ will also greatly contribute to the existing body of knowledge in various fields of study.