Cultural influences on strategic behavior of hotel executives: Masculinity and femininity
Abstract
As more hotel companies progressively internationalize their operations, the composition of their top management teams becomes more diversified. This necessitates the understanding of whether variations in strategic behavior and philosophy among these executives exist, which can be partially explained by differences in their national cultures. This article investigated the potential influence of masculinity on strategic behaviors by comparing hotel executives from three countries, the U.S., Thailand and Turkey. The findings indicated that executives associated with masculine cultures tended to use less involvement of others and less rationality in strategy development than their counterparts from feminine cultures. No differences were found regarding emphasis on content of strategic goals and openness to strategic change. Managerial implications and directions for future research are presented. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Publication Title
International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Recommended Citation
Ayoun, B., Palakurthi, R., & Moreo, P. (2010). Cultural influences on strategic behavior of hotel executives: Masculinity and femininity. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 11 (1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/15256480903539388
