Hospitality Management: Hospitality Management

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Conclusion
The result of the study shows that the practicum 1 hospitality management graduating students are ready for employment or competent for they have very good rating of all the competencies. Competencies such as customer service, flexibility, concern for order, quality and accuracy, teamwork and cooperation as well as self-control will allow students to understand how to operate efficiently and professionally in the demanding environment of hospitality.
The importance of the work-integrated learning experience cannot be denied as students will be exposed to realities and the competencies that they require in the workplace ( Rainsbury, et al., 2002).
Developing and enhancing their skills, competencies, personal attributes, enthusiasm, self-confidence and knowledge are highly needed in the work place for the graduates to be more employable and likely to be successful in their chosen careers, which benefits themselves, the workforce, the community and the economy. It is essential that higher education be responsible to provide its graduates the skills to be able to operate professionally within the work environment (Vignali & Hodgson, 2007).
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