Marlena A. Bednarska, Ph.D., Poznan University of Economics, al. Niepodleglości 10, 61-875 Poznań, Poland. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Marcin Olszewski, Ph.D., Poznan University of Economics, al. Niepodleglości 10, 61-875 Poznań, Poland. marcin. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Abstract

The success of tacit knowledge management lies in firms’ capabilities to attract and retain employees possessing unique knowledge. The purpose of the paper is to investigate students’ attitudes towards career in tourism in the context of tacit knowledge management. The study was conducted on the group of 345 undergraduates and graduates enrolled in tourism and hospitality studies in Poznan. Research revealed that majority of students plan short-term career in tourism, which entails tacit knowledge leakage outside the tourism industry. It was also found that students’ attitudes towards tourism careers are significantly influenced by previous work experience and satisfaction with the studies.

Keywords: tacit knowledge, management, attitudes, career, tourism industry, students.