A Study on the Relationship among Work Values, Intern Satisfaction and Career Planning-An Example of NationalKaohsiung Hospitality College Students

• Main Authors: Ou Yang, Pi-Fen, 歐陽碧芬
• Other Authors: Hsieh, Chia-Li, Ed. D.
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/47325916736645088683

碩士 === 高雄餐旅學院 === 餐旅管理研究所 === 98 === The structure of Taiwan''s economy has changed. Due to these changes, the work values of the younger generation are much different than before. The literature review showed that there was a strong relationship among work values, intern satisfaction and career planning. Therefore, understanding the relationship among work values, intern satisfaction and career planning of college students, can provide valuable insights for the hospitality industry. This study examined the discrepancy among career planning, demographic factors and work values of interns, as well as the relationship between work values and intern satisfaction. The sample population consisted of students who majored in Hospitality, Culinary and Travel. Three hundred and thirty-six valid questionnaires were collected. Factor analysis, t test, ANOVA, Scheffe methods and regression were used in this study. The finding of this study indicated that there was a significant difference in career planning between students with various work values. When examined by participants’ demographic factors, there were significant differences in work values by gender and department groups. In addition, work values were significantly influenced by intern satisfaction. Recommendations are given for human resource managers in the hospitality industry as well as hospitality educators.