ABSTRACT
In this chapter we aim to extend the discussion to other educational institutions, in an attempt to draw more general findings. Much of the work reported to date has concentrated on one university, but if a wider applicability can be established, it may help to support a case for policy changes in national recruitment and the development of human resources in organisations engaged in international shipping and logistics. In particular, it is proposed to concentrate on key issues relating to the sources of information used by potential applicants, the role of family and friends, and more basic motives for study by potential recruits into the logistics and maritime industries. These issues, discussed in relation to the decision to study ISL at university, include some results from two surveys conducted nationally within the UK.
