Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Introduce students to the supervisory skills they’ll need to succeed in a hospitality career. They will be prepared to meet the expectations of management, employees, and guests. SUPERVISION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, 5/e features revised procedures for managing conflict; expanded information on motivation, including a discussion of on-boarding; new information on the role of technology and social media on recruiting and reference checks; new information on the costs and benefits of training; and a discussion of the use of technology for employee scheduling, including scheduling software and company intranets. This book also provides resources to help students create a professional development plan for their career. Authors: Jack D. Ninemeier, Ph.D., CHA, CHE, and Raphael R. Kavanaugh, Ed.D., CHA