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Successful implementation of responsible business practice

Maureen Brookes (Faculty of Business, Oxford School of Hospitality Management, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK)
Levent Altinay (Faculty of Business, Oxford School of Hospitality Management, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK)
Kate Ringham (Faculty of Business, Oxford School of Hospitality Management, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK)

Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes

ISSN: 1755-4217

Article publication date: 4 February 2014

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Abstract

Purpose

The main aim of this paper is to critically review the contribution made by this theme issue to the literature by examining the implementation of responsible business practice.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on the theme issue, a critical content analysis of the papers selected for the issue was undertaken.

Findings

The summary paper generally highlights the themes emerging from the papers selected for this issue. These are the socio-economic and cultural barriers to implementation, conditions needed for successful implementation and the role of education in the implementation of responsible business practice.

Research limitations/implications

The hospitality and tourism enterprises considered in this theme issue operate in a range of contexts and offer a range of practice. Other enterprises in other contexts may also provide insights to the implementation of responsible business practice.

Originality/value

The current theme issue explores emerging issues in the implementation of responsible business practice which highlights the need for further research in this area.

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Citation

Brookes, M., Altinay, L. and Ringham, K. (2014), "Successful implementation of responsible business practice", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 77-84. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-10-2013-0044

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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