Have you ever wondered why some employees stay with a foodservice or restaurant organization for years while others leave within months?  And, why some individuals are devoted professionals in their chosen field while others do little more than complete their shift and collect their paycheck? 

These and other questions about employee work behaviors have interested researchers for years.  This study looks at how commitment affects an employee’s intent to stay in a foodservice or restaurant career.  The study will explore the relationship between commitment, the employing restaurant, the occupation of manager or chef, and job intentions.

This survey focuses on foodservice and restaurant executives, managers, chefs, pastry chefs, and line cooks.  If you are in one of these professions, you are invited to participate in this survey. Scroll down and click on the "Begin Survey" link.
Because of your participation, up to $1000 is being donated to the NRA and ACF Scholarship Funds for students studying restaurant management and culinary arts. Your participation supports the educational efforts of aspiring hospitality professionals.
All survey responses are voluntary and confidential.  There is no list of individuals who have completed the survey or how many individuals responded to the questions.  But, what you tell us in this survey makes a difference.  This research is for a doctoral dissertation that, ultimately, will help foodservice and restaurant organizations design practical programs to retain the best managers, chefs, and cooks.
Please accept our sincere gratitude for taking your time to complete this survey.  Your participation in this research will help to send $1000 to the Education Scholarship Fund. And, thank you for your involvement and your dedication to our industry. 
Warmest Regards,
Nancy Caldarola
Doctoral Student, TUI University

IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY

This research is being supervised by Dr. JD Eveland, Professor of Business Administration and Information Systems at TUI University.  Dr. Debra Cannon of Georgia State University and Dr. Ron Needleman of Nova Southeastern University complete the doctoral committee.

If you would like more information you can contact:

• Nancy Caldarola at ncaldarola@conceptassociates.org 
• Dr. JD Eveland at 714-816-0366 x2023 or at jeveland@tuiu.edu
• Dr. Afshin Afrookhteh, Chair of the TUI University Institutional Review Board at 714-226-9840 x2004 or at aafrookhteh@tuiu.edu

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