Significance of the Research Course to the Students of Hospitality Management at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1B

Abstract

Research is the scientific study designed to seek answers or solutions to recognizable problems with insufficient knowledge. The hospitality industry provides goods and services to customers to satisfy them and generate profits. The best strategies to operate these businesses for the interests of their stakeholders still need to be completed and will never be tendered in an ever-changing society and world. Hence, research is necessary to gain insights before implementing provisions by hospitality establishments. Research is no less necessary in the hospitality industry than in other sectors. Research is included in the curriculum for hospitality management, and this study aims to prepare students with the skill sets highly desired by the industry. The researchers focused on the significance of research in the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management Curriculum at Bestlink College of the Philippines and how it will benefit college students.

This study utilized the descriptive method of experimental research to describe, measure, analyze, and interpret data to answer questions about existing conditions and relationships and establish trends. The researchers focused on the significance of the study in hospitality management to the selected 20 College students of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Bestlink College of the Philippines. They were given a survey questionnaire, and the researchers used stratified random sampling as the sampling technique. The study used a Four Point Likert Scale to represent the various degrees of importance. The researchers used the frequency and percentage distribution formula to interpret the data tables based on the gathered information through the questionnaire. The researchers used interviews as a follow-up to certain respondents to questionnaires to further investigate their responses.