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Characteristics and Practices Influencing the Implementation of Hospital Foodservice Software
Journal of Foodservice Management & Education
  • Ann E. Embry, Western Kentucky University
  • Susan W. Arendt, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate the implementation of specialized hospital foodservice software into hospital foodservice departments through a multi-case study design. Five sites were included in the study, 27 employees involved in the implementation were interviewed. Findings included: identification of barriers and facilitators to implementing software, preferred methods of training, and necessary communication tools. Employees of the foodservice departments used technology and saw value in the use of technology.

Comments

This accepted article is published as Embry, A. and Arendt, S. Characteristics and practices influencing the implementation of hospital foodservice software. Journal of Foodservice Management & Education, 11(2), 17-23. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
Foodservice Systems Management Education Council
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Ann E. Embry and Susan W. Arendt. "Characteristics and Practices Influencing the Implementation of Hospital Foodservice Software" Journal of Foodservice Management & Education Vol. 11 Iss. 2 (2017) p. 17 - 23
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/susan_arendt/58/