Defining success and failure in the hospitality industry's microenterprises: A study of Indonesian street food vendors

Abdullah, Tamrin; Lee, Craig; Carr, Neil

doi:10.1016/j.ijhm.2022.103403

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“…This empirical study contributes significantly to the discussions of the literature on crisis management in street food vending as the first investigative research (to the best of the researcher's knowledge) that examines the direct experiences of street food vendors in response to the COVID‐19 crisis in terms of learning about their crisis response strategies and resilience processes despite limited anticipation and limited scope of prevention. The proposed framework (Figure 1) depicts how different stakeholders of street food vendors significantly influence crisis‐related measures, which involved combining short‐term and long‐term responsive strategies to render them resilient to the crisis on the continuation of vending business in Bangkok and distinguishing it from traditional entrepreneurship businesses (Abdullah et al, 2023; Pilz et al, 2015). This research contributes to the existing literature on crisis management by specifically evaluating crisis management practices of microenterprise street food vending for future preparedness during the pandemic crisis in contrast to the predefined focus in the literature on the large organisation (e.g., Gabrielli et al, 2019; Max, 2020; Preble, 1997).…”

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“…The proposed conceptual framework (Figure 1) outlines the shaping factors which influence crisis response strategies for street food vendors primarily to survive in the crisis but also provides a sense of direction to improve future preparation for similar crises in specific Thailand context. entrepreneurship businesses (Abdullah et al, 2023;Pilz et al, 2015). This research contributes to the existing literature on crisis management by specifically evaluating crisis management practices of microenterprise street food vending for future preparedness during the pandemic crisis in contrast to the predefined focus in the literature on the large organisation (e.g., Gabrielli et al, 2019;Max, 2020;Preble, 1997).…”

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Crisis management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Street food vendors' perspectives from Bangkok

Zafri,

Sigdel,

Bhandari

2023

Contingencies & Crisis Mgmt

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In times of pandemic, today's informal sector's survival depends on the substantial implication of crisis management to reduce unforeseen barriers. This study explores deeper into street food vendors' crisis management practices, moving beyond the crisis's consequences by probing learning experiences throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) with 15 street food vendors from Bangkok city, this study identifies internal and external capabilities and internal migration factors in the initial survival stage while productive customer relationships, government guidance, and assistance along with community influence to develop the resilience with the aim of continuing business of street food vending during the crisis. Our findings highlight some predominant factors that can contribute to a theoretical understanding of crisis management for informal microenterprise street food vending, which can advance our conceptual understanding of future crisis preparedness during emergencies with practical implications.

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Crisis management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Street food vendors' perspectives from Bangkok

Zafri,

Sigdel,

Bhandari

2023

Contingencies & Crisis Mgmt

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“…According to Law Number 22 of 2009, sidewalks are defined as one of the supporting facilities for traffic regulation. Meanwhile, the shoulder of the road is defined as the part of the general area of the road adjacent to the lane of traffic that can accommodate stopped vehicles, emergency needs (Abdullah et al, 2023).…”

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Public Perception of Street Vendors in Pontianak Auditorium Park Tanjungpura University

Hendryan,

Chainar,

Nurwijayanto

et al. 2024

Int. J. Multidiscipline. Approach. Res. Sci.

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Business development in the Auditorium Park of Tanjungpura University, especially street vendors, has increased, giving rise to increasingly competitive competition between street vendors. This study aims to describe and analyse the factors of public acceptance of street vendors, the situation of the existence of street vendors and target object factors that influence the emergence and increase of street vendors around the Auditorium Park of Tanjungpura University Pontianak. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method using a descriptive approach-data collection using interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results of this study showed that several factors were found, such as the public acceptance of street vendors who were dominant to an unfavourable view of the existence of street vendors that caused congestion and slums around the Auditorium Park. Then, from the Situation factor, the existence of street vendors makes it irregular, and the scattered garbage creates a shabby impression around the park. The last factor of the target object of street vendors is the park, which is one of the objects, and the presence of visitors or people who gather in the park auditorium to attract street vendors. Suggestions addressed to Tanjungpura University must be given clear regulations and strict action from Tanjungpura University for street vendors selling in Tanjungpura University Auditorium Park so that they are orderly so as not to take the shoulder of the road that hinders the mobility of road users. To the Government, street vendors must be given a unique, strategic and spacious place so that street vendors are free to trade and the city layout is neatly arranged.

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“…While existing studies have focused on various aspects of street vendors' livelihoods, transformational potential, and gender dynamics (Abdullah et al, 2023;Gehlot et al, 2023;Tshamano et al, 2023), there remains a gap in understanding individual aspirations and capabilities to succeed as entrepreneurs. This study aims to explore the entrepreneurial potential of street vendors in East London, analysing if their lack of success could be attributed to low entrepreneurial potential, thereby aiding in identifying factors hindering their development.…”

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Exploring street vendors’ entrepreneurial potential and gender disparities in an eastern cape port city, South Africa

Hlomendlini,

Strydom,

Asaleye

2023

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This study examines the entrepreneurial potential of informal traders, specifically focusing on street vendors operating in East London, a prominent port city in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Entrepreneurship, characterised by its dynamic nature entailing visionary foresight and astute exploitation of opportunities, requires agility and fervent dedication in nurturing novel concepts and implementing innovative solutions. Additionally, it aims to address the issue of low female participation in economic activities within this sector. Utilising a structured questionnaire designed for data collection, this research employs both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the entrepreneurial traits exhibited by street vendors. The investigation centers on six key independent variables: proactive personality, competitive aggressiveness, risk-taking propensity, perceived capability, perceived opportunity, and innovation. The study’s findings revealed that, among the factors studied, perceived opportunity and innovation were statistically significant contributors to the entrepreneurial potential of street vendors in East London. Moreover, the research identifies that despite demonstrating similar entrepreneurial potential factors as their male counterparts, females exhibit notably lower participation rates within the informal trading sphere. This research holds significant implications for policy formulation and intervention strategies. By highlighting perceived opportunity and innovation as critical factors influencing entrepreneurial potential, the study provides actionable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance the entrepreneurial landscape among street vendors. Furthermore, the identification of gender-specific participation gaps emphasises the need for targeted policies and programs to increase female engagement in informal trading.

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Defining success and failure in the hospitality industry's microenterprises: A study of Indonesian street food vendors

Cited by 6 publications

References 60 publications

Crisis management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Street food vendors' perspectives from Bangkok

Crisis management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Street food vendors' perspectives from Bangkok

Public Perception of Street Vendors in Pontianak Auditorium Park Tanjungpura University

Exploring street vendors’ entrepreneurial potential and gender disparities in an eastern cape port city, South Africa

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