Who will carry the bottle? Investigating hotel management undergraduates’ work intention in alcohol service

Afifi, Mohamed Fawzi

doi:10.1016/j.jhlste.2014.10.002

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“…Its influence seems moderate if not negligible. However, this resembles the finding that students intention to work in alcohol service is not related to religiosity (Afifi, 2015).This is a puzzling finding that adds to the complexity and vagueness of this variable and its role in this study, and similar ones, e.g., Afifi(2015) and Afifi (2014). Perhaps Ghandour et al (2009) observation need to be considered at this point where being a member of a religion does not necessarily mean that one observes its instructions or lives by it.In other words, being a Mulsim for example, is not a guarantee of adherence to teachings of Islam.…”

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confidence: 64%

“…Generally, there is scarce research on alcohol in the Arab and Muslim world. This is negligible when compared to that of Europe and the United States (Afifi, 2015;2014). Afifi (2014) questions the "legitimacy" of studying alcohol service where it contradicts religious teachings, namely those of Islam.…”

Section: Review Of Literaturementioning

confidence: 97%

“…Afifi (2014) studied hotel management students' perceptions of studying alcohol service. Later, Afifi (2015)investigated the work intention in alcohol service of such students. However, the attitudes of academics toward alcohol service teaching remain unexamined.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Exploring the Perceptions of Egyptian Hotel Management Educators Toward Teaching Alcohol Service

Fawzi¹

2015

المجلة العلمیة لکلیة السیاحة و الفنادق جامعة الأسکندریة

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Most of the food and beverage syllabi taught in institutions offering hospitality education cover alcoholic beverages service. Besides teaching this theoretically, practical training on bar work may be provided to give students the needed practical experience preparing them to real work life. However, "alcohol in the class" has been argued as a controversial topic. Teaching alcohol in a country with a Muslim majority could be a sensitive issue. Whereas Islam prohibits not only alcohol drinking, but handling as well. This presents a contentious issue for those educators responsible for delivering this course. This paper opted to explore how academics perceive teaching alcohol, a topic that was not studied before. An Arabic questionnaire was distributed to a number of educators in public and private universities and institutions delivering hospitality education. The survey covered some personal and background questions, in addition to the survey drinking history, attitudes toward teaching of alcohol service, self-perception of religiosity. Results indicated a difference between male and female educators' attitudes toward teaching both alcohol service classes and laboratories. However, a correlation between religiosity and attitudes toward teaching is not evident. Furthermore, a significant association between career advice and perceptions of importance of service classes was found. Similarly, the association between career advice and perceptions of importance of service laboratories proved to be statistically significant.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 64%

Section: Review Of Literaturementioning

confidence: 97%

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Exploring the Perceptions of Egyptian Hotel Management Educators Toward Teaching Alcohol Service

Fawzi¹

2015

المجلة العلمیة لکلیة السیاحة و الفنادق جامعة الأسکندریة

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“…The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce alcoholic drinks (Afifi, 2015). They pioneered the production of barley beer around 4200 B.C.…”

Section: Role Of Alcohol In the Egyptian Contextmentioning

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“…The introduction of Islam in Egypt in 641 AD led to alcohol becoming an anathema (Afifi, 2015;Al-Qaradawi, 1997). Nevertheless, it did not result in eliminating alcohol from Egypt.…”

Section: Role Of Alcohol In the Egyptian Contextmentioning

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Halal hospitality goes global: challenges of (not) serving alcohol in an Islamic tourist destination: a case study of Egypt

Afifi

Mohsin

Farouk

2021

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Purpose The study investigates perceptions and debate that are linked to the relationship between religion, alcohol, tourism and hospitality within the context of an Islamic tourist destination. An analytical approach involving a review of literature, assessment of conservationists’ attitude representing Islam and Christianity, and current trends using a student sample to determine intentions is used. The study findings suggest that alcohol and religiosity are not compatible, use, abuse and dependency are more common among non-believers than believers. A tense dispute continues in the Arab World around alcohol. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting economics, social practice, theoretical and managerial implications related to alcohol service in Egypt and suggests a way forward for global Muslim staff working in the hospitality, tourism, and travel industries. Design/methodology/approach The study uses an analytical approach involving a review of literature, assessment of conservationists’ attitude representing Islam and Christianity and current trends using a student sample to determine intentions. Findings The study findings suggest that alcohol and religiosity are not compatible, use, abuse and dependency are more common among non-believers than believers. A tense dispute continues in the Arab World around alcohol. Research limitations/Implications The study is assessing the relationship between religion, alcohol, hospitality and tourism within the context of Egypt, advances knowledge about halal tourism and hospitality by explicitly linking religious obligations and the implication on tourism. The findings should be used with caution considering the subjectivity of responses and the size of the sample. Practical implications The service/hospitality industry managers could be Muslims or non-Muslims representing major airlines, hotels and restaurants where alcohol is served by Muslim employees. These managers should consider avoiding the sale or serving of alcohol completely, and if not, they must not force their workers to serve alcohol if they chose not to. Social implications Faith-based (e.g. Muslims, Seventh Day Adventists and Mormons), ideological or ethically driven alternative services should be created for the staff concerned with alcohol service/consumption. Employment is to be provided to adherents of these faiths or ideologies as an alternative resort.

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A Systematic Review of hospitality and tourism management students’ career intentions

Gong

Jia

2022

Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education

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Who will carry the bottle? Investigating hotel management undergraduates’ work intention in alcohol service

Cited by 6 publications

References 54 publications

Exploring the Perceptions of Egyptian Hotel Management Educators Toward Teaching Alcohol Service

Exploring the Perceptions of Egyptian Hotel Management Educators Toward Teaching Alcohol Service

Halal hospitality goes global: challenges of (not) serving alcohol in an Islamic tourist destination: a case study of Egypt

A Systematic Review of hospitality and tourism management students’ career intentions

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