The SAGE Handbook of Family Business

The SAGE Handbook of Family Business
Author: Leif Melin
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2013-11-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1446265935

The SAGE Handbook of Family Business captures the conceptual map and state-of-the-art thinking on family business - an area experiencing rapid global growth in research and education since the last three decades. Edited by the leading figures in family business studies, with contributions and editorial board support from the most prominent scholars in the field, this Handbook reflects on the development and current status of family enterprise research in terms of applied theories, methods, topics investigated, and perspectives on the field′s future. The SAGE Handbook of Family Business is divided into following six sections, allowing for ease of navigation while gaining a multi-dimensional perspective and understanding of the field. Part I: Theoretical perspectives in family business studies Part II: Major issues in family business studies Part III: Entrepreneurial and managerial aspects in family business studies Part IV: Behavioral and organizational aspects in family business studies Part V: Methods in use in family business studies Part VI: The future of the field of family business studies By including critical reflections and presenting possible alternative perspectives and theories, this Handbook contributes to the framing of future research on family enterprises around the world. It is an invaluable resource for current and future scholars interested in understanding the unique dynamics of family enterprises under the rubric of entrepreneurship, strategic management, organization theory, accounting, marketing or other related areas.

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.

Financial Management of Family Businesses

Financial Management of Family Businesses
Author: Thomas Zellweger
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2023-12-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3658422122

Financial management in family businesses is a special challenge. CFOs in particular are often at the crossroads of various interests and roles. However, not least the public reticence of family businesses has so far ensured that there is a lack of knowledge about these interrelationships. A specialist circle of CFOs from large German-speaking family businesses is dedicated at the Center for Family Business at the University of St.Gallen (Switzerland) to discuss these issues . In this book, these experts share their wealth of knowledge and experience with the public for the first time. Along a five-step model, they shed light on key areas of responsibility that go far beyond mere financial management. They discuss issues of transparency and compliance, from performance and strategy to governance - and provide concrete suggestions for everyday business life. Whether manager, owner, or advisory board member, anyone who bears responsibility in a family business can benefit from this bridge between theory and practice.The CFO network fbxperts.ch has also been present internationally since 3 years: in Italy, Spain, France, UK and other locations.

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.

Organizational Behavior and Management in Family Businesses

Organizational Behavior and Management in Family Businesses
Author: Omer Yazici
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1527580059

Family firms constitute more than 80% of businesses and employ 60% of the workforce worldwide. This book presents valuable insights about how these firms operate and how their employees feel. It explores HR management issues, family integration as a source of competitive advantage, the financial management practices of family firms. In addition to offering a comprehensive analysis of managerial issues in family businesses, it also provides state of the art findings about these challenges.

Sustaining the Family Business

Sustaining the Family Business
Author: Marshall B. Paisner
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780738203201

A practical guide to successful management of the family business--today and tomorrow--from one of its most innovative and outspoken proponents.

Family Business Management

Family Business Management
Author: Rodrigo Basco
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2023-10-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000959090

Family Business Management provides an accessible overview of the core aspects of family business, with an international, practice-based perspective. Structured in four parts, the book covers key topics such as family firm goals, conflict management, human resources, strategy, financial management, family and business governance, and succession planning. A wide variety of cases and examples are used throughout the book to highlight cultural and institutional differences between family businesses in contrasting contexts. Each chapter offers a detailed case study and boxed examples, illustrating real-life family business situations and stimulating students’ critical thinking and decision-making. Readers are further supported by learning objectives, discussion questions, and further reading suggestions. Digital supplements for instructors include lecture slides, a test bank, and additional case studies. This textbook is an ideal companion for family business courses, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It offers valuable insights and practical guidance for business families, as well as professionals working in family businesses.

The History of Family Business, 1850-2000

The History of Family Business, 1850-2000
Author: Andrea Colli
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521804721

In this new textbook, Andrea Colli gives a historical and comparative perspective on family business, examining through time the different relationships within family businesses and among family enterprises, inside different political and institutional contexts. He compares the performance of family businesses with that of other economic organizations, and looks at how these enterprises have contributed to the evolution of contemporary industrial capitalism. Central to his discussion are the reasons for both the decline and persistence of family business, how it evolved historically, the different forms it has taken over time, and how it has contributed to the growth of single economies. The book summarises previous research into family business, and situates many aspects of family business - such as their strategies, contribution, failure and decline - in an economic, social, political and institutional context. It will be of key interest to students of economic history and business studies.

When Family Businesses are Best

When Family Businesses are Best
Author: R. Carlock
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2010-10-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230294510

The authors explore how effective planning and communication helps business families around the world address growth challenges as they strive to become high performing multi-generation family enterprises. This book shows family businesses working together at their best.