Barry James Bell
Griffith University
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Higher Education Research & Development | 2004
Merrelyn Joy Bates; Barry James Bell; Carol-Joy Patrick; Vanda Cragnolini
This paper presents findings from Stage 4 of the Griffith Graduate Project. Graduates from three Schools within Griffith University were surveyed to determine their perceptions of the contributions that the learning contexts of university, work placement and post‐graduation employment made to the development of their generic skills. All graduates involved in the project had experienced work placement as a formal part of their undergraduate studies. Supplementary data from focus group discussions held with employers and graduates are also included. Findings showed that while graduates recognized the contribution university had made to their generic skills development, they greatly valued the experience of learning in the workplace during placement and subsequently in employment. The importance of teamwork, being given responsibility, and collaborative learning emerged as the most important factors for effective learning in the three contexts under consideration.
Annals of leisure research | 2003
Barry James Bell; Carol-Joy Patrick; Merrelyn Joy Bates; Vanda Cragnolini
Abstract Leisure studies graduates seek employment in a highly competitive marketplace. In addition to their degree qualification, graduates need a core of generic skills and attributes that are sought by employers in particular industry sectors. As part of a larger study, graduates from Griffith University’s leisure management degree were surveyed to explore their perceptions of how their generic skills had been developed in three different learning contexts: at university, through work placements, and in immediate post-graduation employment. It is concluded that all three contexts play an important and often complementary role in providing leisure management graduates with a package of skills that enable them to contribute effectively to the workplace and develop their careers. The study findings suggest that particular skills may be best developed in particular contexts and give strong support for work placements in preparing graduates for employment.
Annals of leisure research | 2002
Gary Howat; Gary Crilley; Susan Mikilewicz; Scott Edgecombe; Heather March; Duncan Murray; Barry James Bell
Abstract Improved service quality can help retain customers of leisure services and facilities and satisfied customers are more likely to recommend the service to other potential customers. Operators can use customer service quality and customer satisfaction data to assist in the continuous improvement of their operations. In particular, the collated data generated through research reported in this paper can be used for external benchmarking by operators of Australian aquatic centres. Data gathered from samples of Australian local government aquatic centre customers in 1999, 2000 and 2001 include customer use profiles and customer assessments of service quality, problem identification and resolution, satisfaction, and behavioural intentions. Service quality indicators highlight the priorities that different user groups place on such aspects of service as pool water cleanliness, staff responsiveness, value for money and instructors’ experience and knowledge. Other comparative data include overall satisfaction levels, problem reporting, problem resolution and customer advocacy. The paper contributes to the growing literature on service quality in a diversity of leisure service contexts.
Journal of Education and Work | 2004
Merrelyn Joy Bates; Barry James Bell; Carol-Joy Patrick; Vanda Cragnolini
International Journal of Tourism Research | 2002
Mike Watkins; Barry James Bell
Current Issues in Tourism | 2001
Michelle Whitford; Barry James Bell; Mike Watkins
Tourism Today | 2006
Bruce Hayller; Gary Crilley; Barry James Bell; David Archer
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management | 2002
Barry James Bell; Gary Crilley
9th World Leisure Congress | 2006
Barry James Bell; Mike Watkins
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management | 2002
Barry James Bell; Gary Crilley