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The emergence of home-based accommodations in Iran: A study of self-organization

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  • Hassanli, Najmeh
  • Gross, Michael J.
  • Brown, Graham

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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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  • Hassanli, Najmeh & Gross, Michael J. & Brown, Graham, 2016. "The emergence of home-based accommodations in Iran: A study of self-organization," Tourism Management, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 284-295.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:touman:v:54:y:2016:i:c:p:284-295
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2015.11.018
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