Microsoft Word 2007 ichrie conference Proceedings Final-Final 06-06-07. doc

Key Words:
hotel general manager, career path 
INTRODUCTION 
This study was conducted because there was a lack of empirical data regarding hotel general managers in 
Taiwan. Since this study is one of the first for the region it will add significantly to the body of knowledge on this 
particular topic. This research is of particular importance because it enables aspiring general managers to identify 
the critical factors which have contributed to making current GMs successful in attaining their professional 
positions. Additionally, in an effort to make the results obtained in this study generalizable to a greater population, 
future research involving a cross-cultural comparison to other geographic locations will be possible.