Family Business Case Studies Across the World

Family Business Case Studies Across the World
Author: Cheng, Jeremy
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2022-05-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1800884257

Projecting a global interdisciplinary vision, this insightful book develops a peer-to-peer learning methodology to facilitate reconciling religion and human rights, both in multilateral contexts and at the national level. Written by leading human rights practitioners, the book illuminates the tension zones between religion and rights, exploring how the ‘faith’ elements in both disciplines can create synergies for protecting equal human dignity.

Family Firms in Transition

Family Firms in Transition
Author: Alan L. Carsrud
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2011-09-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1461412013

Many of the challenges faced by family-owned businesses develop after the firm has reached a stage of maturity, when the first generation is faced with issues concerning the role of their children in the business and the long-term future of the enterprise. This collection of case studies from around the world demonstrates how governance of both the business and the family (or lack thereof) impacts succession of leadership in the firm and the inheritance of ownership and wealth. It is the role of governance and how it impacts both family and firm that link these family business cases together with succession and inheritance. These topics have been clustered together because the social systems of the family and the management system of the firm have significant impacts on the success, or failure, of succession plans. All the planning in the world for succession and inheritance will not succeed if the firm does not have a well established and functional governance system. Likewise, if the family does not understand its role in the governance of the firm and the mechanisms for making sound decisions, succession choices may not be accepted by family members. Most family firms fail because of succession issues, not economic ones. This volume features nine in-depth cases of family-owned business from a variety of industries to illuminate the dynamics of governance, succession, and inheritance. Each case illustrates the complexity of issues and, through interactive exercises and questions, offers readers approaches to solutions, which may include less-than-optimal compromises or even selling the business as the only viable option. The examples and insights will prove valuable for students and members of entrepreneurial and family-owned firms, as well as consultants, investors, and other professional advisors.

Comparative Case Studies on Entrepreneurship in Developed and Developing Countries

Comparative Case Studies on Entrepreneurship in Developed and Developing Countries
Author: Joseph Ofori-Dankwa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Entrepreneurship
ISBN: 9781466675339

"This book presents the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs in different countries face at various developmental stages by providing examples of successful applications of an elusive concept that has helped many countries move up the developmental ladder"--

The Family Business Map

The Family Business Map
Author: M. Bennedsen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2014-09-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1137382368

Combining the expertise of two consultants and academics from East and West, this book provides an international guide for family businesses, showing how to identify and implement the best governance strategies. Packed with case studies and interviews, this is the ultimate guide for family businesses wanting to achieve long-term success.

Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook

Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook
Author: Josh Baron
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1633699064

Navigate the complex decisions and critical relationships necessary to create and sustain a healthy family business—and business family. Though "family business" may sound like it refers only to mom-and-pop shops, businesses owned by families are among the most significant and numerous in the world. But surprisingly few resources exist to help navigate the unique challenges you face when you share the executive suite, financial statements, and holidays. How do you make the right decisions, critical to the long-term survival of any business, with the added challenge of having to do so within the context of a family? The HBR Family Business Handbook brings you sophisticated guidance and practical advice from family business experts Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer. Drawing on their decades-long experience working closely with a wide range of family businesses of all sizes around the world, the authors present proven methods and approaches for communicating effectively, managing conflict, building the right governance structures, and more. In the HBR Family Business Handbook you'll find: A new perspective on what makes family businesses succeed and fail A framework to help you make good decisions together Step-by-step guidance on managing change within your business family Key questions about wealth, unique to family businesses, that you can't afford to ignore Assessments to help you determine where you are—and where you want to go Stories of real companies, from Marchesi Antinori to Radio Flyer Chapter summaries you can use to reinforce what you've learned Keep this comprehensive guide with you to help you build, grow, and position your family business to thrive across generations. HBR Handbooks provide ambitious professionals with the frameworks, advice, and tools they need to excel in their careers. With step-by-step guidance, time-honed best practices, and real-life stories, each comprehensive volume helps you to stand out from the pack—whatever your role.

Managing the Family Business

Managing the Family Business
Author: Thomas Zellweger
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2017-04-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1783470712

This innovative textbook covers the most important managerial challenges facing family businesses. It is research-based and includes theory and practice along with concepts, cases and reflection questions to illustrate the key topics.

Family Business Succession

Family Business Succession
Author: K. LeCouvie
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1137280921

The first ever comprehensive guide to family business succession planning. This book covers everything from what family business ownership is and how to structure ownership bylaws to business structure, leadership transition, and how a founder exits the business. Drawing on original research, case studies, and white papers, Family Business Succession is a thorough, complete, and "required reading" for every family member working in a family business.

The 5Gs of Family Business

The 5Gs of Family Business
Author: Walter Vieira
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789352808656

The 5Gs of Family Business is an inspiring book for business-owning families—entrepreneurs, inheritors, promoters and family members with an urge to grow at 5G speed in this VUCA world! Running a successful family business is not about having a professional degree or capital; it is about a unified vision, common values, collective goals and aligned roles of the owner-families to fulflll a dream. This book is an amalgamation of management theories and practices, and anecdotes and stories encompassing five dimensions essential for the success and longevity of any family business: Genesis, Growth, Gen-next, Governance and Giving back. Family business founders and successors must increase their cumulative knowledge and deepen their understanding of the complexities of managing a family business to enable their progress from SMEs to large enterprises, and for large enterprises to stay relevant and benefit not just the family but also the community and nation.

Case Studies in Family Business

Case Studies in Family Business
Author: Roland E. Kidwell
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2024-07-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1035307359

In this illuminating casebook, Roland Kidwell brings together eminent scholars and researchers, showcasing real-world examples of family businesses and potential challenges they may face. Chapters encapsulate possible tensions that may manifest within family businesses, including sibling rivalry, intergenerational conflict, and clashing ideas about work ethic. Ultimately, the authors propose that it is essential for stakeholders and those in leadership to understand what techniques, policies and behaviors do, and indeed do not, work in family firms.

The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality

The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality
Author: Donald Getz
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2004-04-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780851999227

The family business is a global phenomenon, and is particularly prominent in tourism and hospitality. In many cases, the family business was developed for the purpose of facilitating personal and family goals. For example, in rural areas, farmers can use tourism as a way to generate additional income, thereby remaining in the area and retaining family property. Running a bed and breakfast establishment is a way to mix family and work. Lifestyle, locational and autonomy motives are the norm, but profit and growth-oriented entrepreneurs are also found within family businesses.This book is the first academic treatment of family business issues within the tourism and hospitality industry. It provides comprehensive assessment of ownership, management and family-related concerns across the entire business and family life cycle. Many new international case studies of real family businesses are used to illustrate key points. The book will be of significant interest to researchers and students in tourism and hospitality, small business and entrepreneurship studies, as well as to owners and potential investors in family businesses.