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How to Encourage Devotion Among Nonfamily Employees

  We know from research that people are most motivated when three conditions are present: they identify Read More...

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Authors: Josep Llach , Valeriano Sanchez-Famoso and Dr. Sharon M. Danes

A Family's Non-Financial Values Shape Its Sustainability Strategy

Based on a survey of 186 Italian family firms, a review of their company archives, and secondary research Read More...

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Authors: Josh Hsueh , Alfredo De Massis and Luis Gomez-Mejia

Single Family Offices as Owners: Long-Term Investors or Financial Optimizers?

     Explore the Research Capital structure of single family office-owned firms. Read More...

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Authors: Joern Block , Reza Fathollahi and Onur Eroglu

Perceptions of Family Firms Vary by Country: Why This Matters

Research shows that family businesses enjoy numerous reputational benefits in their relationships with Read More...

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Authors: Philipp Jaufenthaler , Oliver Koll , Reinhard Prügl and Maximilian Lude

Unforeseen Crisis Made These Family Businesses Stronger

However, our research also revealed a silver lining: External shocks motivated the family firms to reckon Read More...

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Authors: Rebecca Alguera Kleine , Bingbing Ge and Alfredo De Massis

Family Firms May Need More Legal Advice Than They Think

  However, our research showed that family business owners often underutilize the legal instruments Read More...

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Authors: Kajsa Haag , Hanna Almlöf , Marina Madsen and Mette Neville

When the Family Leaves the Business, Can Their Values Remain?

Our Research One member of our research team is a member of the Cadbury family. Read More...

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Authors: Roy Suddaby , Wilson Ng , Natalia Vershinina , Gideon Markman and Matthew Cadbury

Why Women CEOs Offer Family Businesses an Entrepreneurial Advantage

According to our research published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal in October 2023, it is Read More...

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Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Franz Kellermanns

Diverse Boards Help Family Businesses Expand Internationally

  While some researchers have studied how boards of directors can help a family become more openminded Read More...

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Authors: Claudia Pongelli , Antonio Majocchi , Jonathan Bauweraerts , Salvatore Sciascia , Matteo Giuliano Caroli and Alain Verbeke