Service-delivery success and failure under the sharing economy
Purpose: Informed by the role and script theory, this paper aims to explore workforce and customer experiences related to service delivery under the sharing economy. The study is expedient as the sharing economy spreads its disruptive innovation across the hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approach: This paper applies a qualitative approach, sourcing online data from virtual platforms. Findings: The results indicate both positive and negative experiences for customers and the workforce, and the paper highlights the challenges of fragmented service delivery as a result of service delivery mediated through mobile applications. Practical implications: Food delivery mediated through mobile applications is likely to expand as more households are lured by its convenience. This change has implications for both restaurants and the workforce. Originality/value: Although a growing number of studies analyse the impact of the sharing economy on the hospitality industry, much of the focus has been on accommodation, and the impact and implications for the food-service segment has not been thoroughly investigated yet.
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2019
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Authors: | Furunes, Trude ; Mkono, Muchazondida |
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International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. - Emerald, ISSN 0959-6119, ZDB-ID 2028752-5. - Vol. 31.2019, 8 (12.08.), p. 3352-3370
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Emerald |
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