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IELTS · Part 3 · Cambridge 14 — Test 1

Motivational factors and the hospitality industry: Reading answers

Answers to questions 27–40 (14 in all), each with why it is right.

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A critical ingredient in the success of hotels is developing and maintaining superior performance from their employees.How is that accomplished?What Human Resource Management (HRM) practices should organizations invest in to acquire and retain great employees? Some hotels aim to provide superior working conditions for their employees.The idea originated from workplaces - usually in the non-service sector - that emphasized fun and enjoyment as part of work-life balance.By contrast, the service sector, and more specifically hotels, has traditionally not extended these practices to address basic employee needs, such as good working conditions. Pfeffer (1994) emphasizes that in order to succeed…

Answers 27–40

  1. 27

    Hotel managers need to know what would encourage good staff to remain.

    F: Deery Matching features

  2. 28

    The actions of managers may make staff feel they shouldn't move to a different employer.

    D: Ng and Sorensen Matching features

  3. 29

    Little is done in the hospitality industry to help workers improve their skills.

    B: Lucas Matching features

  4. 30

    Staff are less likely to change jobs if cooperation is encouraged.

    D: Ng and Sorensen Matching features

  5. 31

    Dissatisfaction with pay is not the only reason why hospitality workers change jobs.

    C: Maroudas et al. Matching features

  6. 32

    One reason for high staff turnover in the hospitality industry is poor morale.

    YES Yes / No / Not Given

  7. 33

    Research has shown that staff have a tendency to dislike their workplace.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

  8. 34

    An improvement in working conditions and job security makes staff satisfied with their jobs.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

  9. 35

    Staff should be allowed to choose when they take breaks during the working day.

    NOT GIVEN Yes / No / Not Given

  10. 36

    restaurants Note completion

  11. 37

    performance Note completion

  12. 38

    turnover Note completion

  13. 39

    goals Note completion

  14. 40

    characteristics Note completion

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