...Sue R. Curland; S. Lyn Fawcett This research examines the perceived problems with numerical skills applied to subject areas such as operations management and finance. Research has previously shown that a fear of the use of numbers can emanate from the under‐graduates’ secondary schooling and so...

... of practice and operations requires the development of theoretical paradigms for research and education purposes. The nature of the industry and its challenges are introduced in preparation for a series of six articles by academic experts. Many hospitality firms make their operations more complex...