자연주의적 탐구조사(Naturalistic Inquiry)

Based on a review of 217 refereed articles on family business studies, the literature is organized according to its focus on individual, interpersonal or group, organizational, and societal levels of analyses. An assessment of the status of our current understanding at each level is provided and directions for future research are suggested. A discussion of definitional issues, bases of distinctiveness, and family firm performance is used to help understand the domain or scope of the field. Methodological issues and strategies aimed to enhance the pace at which the field achieves a distinctive legitimate place in organizational studies are presented.

An Overview of the Field of Family Business Studies: Current Status and Directions for the Future

The tourist: A new theory of the leisure class.

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Landscape and memory

As the title of this book identifies clearly, the authors combine the concepts of competitiveness and sustainability, which some may feel are difficult to reconcile, to provide guidance to enhance the management of tourism destinations. The contents of this book are not novel for it does not contain new insights on the topics that are covered or fresh case studies. However, it is innovative in that it introduces, within the same document, competitiveness and sustainability, embellishes these concepts and uses them to develop a conceptual framework. The explication of this framework is both the objective and content of the book. The focus is upon tourism destinations. The emphasis is on places with multiple attractions and accommodation establishments but the framework has applicability to countries and larger regions; states counties and smaller places; and there is also much of utility to the individual operator. The authors are devotees of Porter whose seminal works underpin their thinking, albeit with modifications to fit tourism.

The Competitive Destination: a Sustainable Tourism Perspective

Family business in tourism: State of the Art

The family business is a global phenomenon, and is particularly prominent in tourism and hospitality. In many cases, the family business was developed for the purpose of facilitating personal and family goals. For example, in rural areas, farmers can use tourism as a way to generate additional income, thereby remaining in the area and retaining family property. Running a bed and breakfast establishment is a way to mix family and work. Lifestyle, locational and autonomy motives are the norm, but profit and growth-oriented entrepreneurs are also found within family businesses. This book is the first academic treatment of family business issues within the tourism and hospitality industry. It provides comprehensive assessment of ownership, management and family-related concerns across the entire business and family life cycle. Many new international case studies of real family businesses are used to illustrate key points. The book will be of significant interest to researchers and students in tourism and hospitality, small business and entrepreneurship studies, as well as to owners and potential investors in family businesses.

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The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop both a systematic framework and priorities for comparative and cross‐cultural festival management studies, based on literature review and results of a four‐country study.Design/methodology/approach – This research is based on four samples of festivals in Sweden, Norway, UK, and Australia that are systematically compared. The survey is designed to profile the festivals in terms of vision/mandate, ownership, age, size, assets, venues used, decision‐making structure, and programs. Costs and revenues are examined in some detail, including trends in each category. Festivals' use of volunteers and sponsors are specifically addressed. Levels of dependence on a number of types of stakeholders and other strategic management issues are also explored. Respondents are also asked to respond to statements regarding challenges and threats to their festival and organization.Findings – The empirical research identifies important similarities and differences that exist with...

Festival management studies: Developing a framework and priorities for comparative and cross‐cultural research

This paper compares three case studies of family businesses in the rural tourism and hospitality sectors in Canada, Sweden, and Australia. Goals for start-up, development, and ultimate disposition of the businesses are examined through cross-case analysis within the theoretical framework of the business and family life-cycle. Analysis reveals remarkable similarities reflecting the prominence of lifestyle considerations, location preferences, and uncertainty over disposition of the businesses. This paper assesses goals revealed through these cases and pertinent literature from the tourism and hospitality sectors in the context of three stages in family business evolution. It also draws research and management implications.

Family business goals in the tourism and hospitality sector: Case studies and cross-case analysis from Australia, Canada, and Sweden

The aim of the paper is to critically reflect on key knowledge contributions made to understanding the phenomenon of small tourism businesses. The purpose is to scrutinise change and evolution in perspectives and how this impacts on what is disclosed and what is not. Thus, conventionally accepted wisdom is challenged, indoctrinated presuppositions questioned, and research methodological advancements offered. This is achieved through a comprehensive review and critical-reflective analysis of key academic contributions spanning a period of approximately thirty-five years. Conclusions are drawn regarding future research directions focusing on four key themes: mythology v. reality; context myopia; disciplinary lenses; and research dimensions. Furthermore, informed by thorough analysis of the content of the paper, five guiding research principles provide an appropriate conclusion.

Jack Carlsen

Papers

Family business in tourism: State of the Art

The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality

Festival management studies: Developing a framework and priorities for comparative and cross‐cultural research

Family business goals in the tourism and hospitality sector: Case studies and cross-case analysis from Australia, Canada, and Sweden

Small tourism business research change and evolution