Management Careers and Education in Shipping and Logistics

This investigation into why aspiring managers chose to study shipping and logistics in the UK uniquely discusses the issues which influenced their academic and career choices. It catalogues the attractions and deterrents to advanced study in an industry needing more highly skilled practitioners. Qualitative, quantitative and mapping approaches to modelling the vocational study decision are reported, along with a unique comparison of students' cognitive maps. The book will inform recruitment strategies and assist in promoting advanced courses and careers in shipping and logistics. Readers will find a versatile methodology for defining the training requirements of one practitioner-group and essential information to promote the vocational awareness of students and prepare them for international careers.Dinwoodie, John is the author of 'Management Careers and Education in Shipping and Logistics', published 2000 under ISBN 9780754613862 and ISBN 0754613860.