The emergence of home-based accommodations in Iran: A study of self-organization |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Australian Institute of Business (AIB), 27 Currie Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia;2. School of Management, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia;1. Department of Geography, University of Malaga, Campus of Teatinos, 29071 Malaga, Spain;2. Department of Social Psychology, Social Work, Social Antropology and East Asian Studies, University of Malaga, Campus of Teatinos, 29071 Malaga, Spain;3. Faculty of Tourism, University of Malaga, Campus of Teatinos, 29071 Malaga, Spain;1. Universidad de Málaga, Departamento de Economía y Administración de Empresas, Campus El Ejido s/n, 29013, Málaga, Spain;2. Universidad de Málaga, Departamento de Economía Aplicada, Campus El Ejido s/n, 29013, Málaga, Spain;3. Universidad de Málaga, Departamento de Teoría e Historia Económica, Campus El Ejido s/n, 29013, Málaga, Spain;1. The Collins College of Hospitality Management, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, USA;2. School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA;1. School of Tourism, University of Queensland, Australia;2. School of Tourism, University of Queensland, Building 39A, St Lucia, Q4072, Australia;3. New Museum Project, Western Australian Museum, Australia |
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| Abstract: | This paper examines the Iranian home-based accommodation sector using the theory of self-organization. With the aim of identifying the sector's organizing principles, interviews were conducted with the accommodation operators, providing 117 statements which were linked based on their key ideas and/or words. Using UCINET6, a network diagram of five organizing principles were identified: collective identity, balanced legitimacy, local embeddedness, mindful market, and networked finance. While the combination of these organizing principles is interpreted within the Iranian context, broad assumptions can be inferred. It is speculated that a collective aiming to organize itself needs to be considerate of its interactions with members of the collective, the authoritative body, the local community, the market, and capital. Additionally, each separate organizing principle might have relevance for small businesses in various industries. The study contributes to the commercial home and home-based accommodation literature while also providing insights into tourism development in Iran. Furthermore, the method used to identify organizing principles is considered novel and can be used with other collectives. |
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| Keywords: | Self-organization Local home-based accommodations Commercial homes Idea networking Organizing principles Host–guest interaction Accommodation operators Iran |
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