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Can independent hotels survive? A case study of how technology changes the industry
No full textPurpose The purpose of this case study is to examine the hospitality industry by exploring the activities of a small, independent hotel. The hotel was experiencing disruption in recent years due to technology, intense competition and changes in customer preferences. Design/methodology/approach This case study uses a qualitative methodology approach by interviewing two generations of family members that were on the brink of failure. Discussions included ways and activities in which the business was exploring that could be identified to address the loss of customers and revenues because of the digitalization of the industry. Findings The case findings indicate that by creating a new hybrid business model can provide a successful direction for owners facing digitization with an industry. The findings suggest creating a new hybrid business model can provide improvements in areas such as financial stability and cost reductions, attracting new customers, improved usage of assets and the ability to leverage the technology disruption in the hospitality industry. Originality/value This study provides a reflective examination of a small, independent hotel facing financial collapse. However, the family members were able to use the threat of new technologies to create a new opportunity by developing a new hybrid business model that other similar businesses could explore in designing
Putting Scholarly Impact in Context: Implications for Policymaking and Practice
No full textWe address business schools’ need to develop policies and practices informed by researchers’ scholarly impact by offering an improved conceptualization and measure that considers contextual and temporal aspects: the Contextualized Scholarly Impact Index (CSII). We also offer software to calculate individual and institutional-level CSII scores. Our measure of scholarly impact (a) considers impact within the context of the management field, (b) relies on quantity and quality dimensions of research impact, (c) incorporates temporal aspects of impact, and (d) yields scholarly impact scores using the latest data from an inclusive set of influential management journals. CSII provides a transparent and multidimensional measure of scholarly impact to inform policymaking, facilitate benchmarking of research impact, and support researchers in understanding and enhancing their scholarly contributions. Our study contributes to policymaking and practice by improving the theoretical conceptualization of scholarly impact; offering a metric for comparing the impact of individual scholars, research groups (e.g., teams, centers, and institutes), and business schools; aiding funding agencies in making informed decisions; assisting in the training and development of faculty and doctoral students; supporting policies for review, promotion, and tenure; and providing critical information for talent management practices including selection, succession planning, and rewards
This brand is #cancelled: Exploring brand avoidance in the age of cancel culture and influencer marketing
No full textCancel culture — a collective disengagement typically expressed on social media — is becoming increasingly common. Its ‘victims’ extend from celebrities to corporate brands. As active participants and opinion leaders, social media influencers can also add flames to the cancellation of brands on social media. Thus, this study is designed to explore the impact of information sources, cognitive reflection, influencer credibility and parasocial relationships with influencers on brand cancellation and brand avoidance. Survey results from 486 participants indicate that when influencers’ impact is not factored into the research model, cognitive reflection is not a significant mediator between information sources and cancelling behaviours towards brands, and cancelling behaviour is a negative predictor of brand avoidance. When the impact of influencers is included in the research model, however, the mediation role of cognitive reflection becomes significant, and cancelling behaviours are not significant contributors to brand avoidance. Instead, perceived influencer credibility significantly predicts cancelling behaviours and brand avoidance. The study concludes with a discussion of the practical implications of crisis communication in the context of cancel culture and influencer marketing
We adapt as needed: Autism services at liberal arts college libraries
No full textOver the past two decades, researchers have analyzed the role of disability in liberal arts colleges (LACs). While students find LAC faculty and disability service professionals to be a positive influence in their educational experience, these institutions face some challenges in ensuring the best possible education for students with disabilities and, in particular, autism. Building on previous research on autism in academic libraries and the LACs library context, this study analyzes the results of a survey sent to LAC library leaders across the United States. Findings suggest that LAC libraries are well-positioned to serve autistic college students, given their small student populations and ability to provide personalized service. However, librarians and staff would benefit from more training and a more systematized approach to best meet these students’\u27 needs
A Kind of Flourishing
No full textA Kind of Flourishing contains contemplative poetry, steeped in the art of paying attention to backyard miracles and the lessons we learn from the nature surrounding us, no matter the setting, urban, rural, suburban, or on a remote trail somewhere. Each poem is a practice in consenting to the complex mix that life and nature bring of astounding love, devastating grief, and magnificent joy
Rollins College (Campus History)
No full textRollins College was founded by New England Congregationalists in 1885 and is recognized as the first coeducational institution of higher learning in Florida. Built upon classical values, the Rollins College founders sought to introduce a liberal arts education to the Florida frontier. Throughout the college’s history, Rollins has become synonymous with intimate classroom settings and collaboration, in turn cultivating strong relationships between its faculty and students. Known for its rigorous academics and athletics, renowned artistic programs, and mission for diversity and inclusion, Rollins College boasts the vast benefits of a small, private collegiate institution. Claire Strom has served as the Rapetti-Trunzo Chair of History at Rollins College since 2008. Her focus on the history of public health and local history is coupled with extensive field research and scholarship in the subject. Rachel Walton is a librarian and archivist by profession and a primary source researcher by training. Under their leadership, student coauthors and history majors Peyton Connor, Reagan Cooney, Helen Hutchinson, and Liam T. King contribute to the student-centered perspective illuminated within the text. All images and sources of this book are credited to the Rollins College Archives