Navigating mixed and simultaneous embeddedness: A case study of refugee entrepreneurship in the restaurant industry

IF 9.9 1区管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Hospitality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-21 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2024.103964

Mohamed Fawzi Afifi , Jing (Bill) Xu , Zaid Alrawadieh

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Abstract

A stream of research focusing on refugee entrepreneurship within the hospitality realm has recently gained momentum. However, existing research seems to place emphasis on the host country’s ecosystem overlooking the home country’s situation in the entrepreneurial course of refugees. This omission is intriguing given the crucial role of home experiences of refugees on their entrepreneurial journeys in their host countries. Drawing on mixed embeddedness theory, this study explores the entrepreneurial experience of Iraqi refugee entrepreneurs in the restaurant business in Egypt based on a multiple case study approach involving four Iraqi refugee entrepreneurs. The study examines refugee entrepreneurial experience whereas the economic and political instability in the host country can have a noticeable impact on business development. It also discusses the effect of the situation in the refugee sending country on business in the host country. The study adds to a still-maturing stream of research on refugee entrepreneurship and provides several theoretical as well as practical implications.

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驾驭混合和同时嵌入：餐饮业难民创业案例研究

最近，以接待领域的难民创业为重点的一系列研究势头强劲。然而，现有研究似乎强调东道国的生态系统，而忽视了难民创业过程中母国的情况。鉴于难民的母国经历对他们在东道国的创业历程起着至关重要的作用，这种忽略令人深思。本研究以混合嵌入理论为基础，采用多案例研究法探讨了伊拉克难民创业者在埃及餐饮业的创业经历，涉及四位伊拉克难民创业者。研究探讨了难民的创业经历，而东道国的经济和政治不稳定会对企业发展产生明显影响。研究还讨论了难民输出国的局势对东道国业务的影响。本研究为仍在不断发展的难民创业研究增添了新的内容，并提供了若干理论和实践意义。

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International Journal of Hospitality Management HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

CiteScore

21.20

自引率

9.40%

发文量

218

审稿时长

85 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation. In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field. The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.