Journal of Family Business Management
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The role of in-laws in family business continuity: a perspective
John RossoThe purpose is to provide a brief summary on the current research development regarding the role of in-laws in family firms’ continuity. Additionally, I provide a perspective on…
Entrepreneurial resilience (ER) and family business: a perspective article
Börje Boers, Anders Billström, Danilo BrozovićThis paper highlights the need for future studies researching the subject of resilience in family firms on different levels.
Managing a Gen-Z workforce – what family firms need to know: a perspectives article
Mare Stevanovski, Likun (David) Zhan, Michael MustafaThis paper highlights the opportunities and challenges for family firms in managing Generation Z (Gen-Z) employees. This perspective article explores several considerations for…
Corporate entrepreneurship and family businesses: a perspective article
Cris Bravo MongeFamily businesses play a pivotal role in the world’s economy, contributing to 70% of its GDP. Their success in the current environment demands the enactment of entrepreneurial and…
Transmission of entrepreneurial values in enterprising families: a systematic literature review
Demeke Afework Tessema, Olof Brunninge, Joaquín CestinoThe purpose of this article is to systematically review existing literature concerning the transmission of entrepreneurial values within the context of family entrepreneurship…
Evaluating AIS implementation to improve accounting information quality: the prospect in Jordanian family SMEs in the post-Covid-19 age
Esraa Esam AlharasisAs organisations rely more on systems to protect their accounting data, it is critical to investigate whether cutting-edge “Accounting Information Systems (AIS)” technologies…
Managing the tensions between tradition and innovation in family firms
Miguel Gil, Kajsa Thor, Adam GemhedenThis study explores the relationship between innovation and tradition in family firms. By examining how these firms manage the potential tension between these two elements, the…
“Sweeten the (i)-deal”: unveiling power and influence dynamics in family small and medium-sized enterprises
Santiago Renedo, Inés Martínez-Corts, Donatella Di Marco, Francisco J. MedinaFamily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent a substantial part of many economies. In these organizations, close and informal relationships between employers and…
Succession and real earnings management in family businesses: is socioemotional wealth a predictor for Cooking the Books?
Beth A. FlamburesEarnings management is a practice that is detrimental to future business viability. For family businesses, viability in the form of succession, continues to be difficult. The…
Decision-making in the selection processes of managerial successors in business families and its influence with the use of cutting-edge technologies such as AI: a systematic review of the literature
Jose Luis Ossa-CardonaTo describe how decision-making in the selection processes of managerial successors in business families is influenced by the use of cutting-edge technologies such as AI.
Succession planning practices and succession success in family-owned businesses: the role of leadership style as internal branding mechanism
Isaac Sewornu Coffie, Re-an Müller, Mensah Marfo, Elikem Chosniel Ocloo, Natasha de KlerkAlthough leadership style plays a critical role in succession planning practices and succession success, empirical examination of its influence on the relationship between…
Firms financial strength during crisis periods: does “familiness” matter?
Jorge Villagrasa, Alejandro Escribá-Esteve, Colin Donaldson, Esther Sánchez-PeinadoIn this paper we propose to study the differences among family and non-family-firms in relation to its financial strength, and therefore its potential position to resist in front…
What use of proceeds do family IPOs signal? The influence of family generational stage and family CEO
Maria Angela Manzi, Andrea Sanseverino, Emmadonata Carbone, Alberto KunzThis study aims to investigate the relationship between the family generational stage and the intended use of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) proceeds disclosed in the…
Back to the nest: the practices employed for succession of heirs in family businesses in Brazil
Jefferson Marlon Monticelli, Renata Araujo Bernardon, Pâmela Hubner Schaidhauer, Marcelo CurthThe present study aims to identify the practices employed to bring heirs into family businesses as successors.
Women on board and financial distress: channeling effect of family firms
Nguyen Vinh Khuong, Mai Quynh Anh, Mai Thi Thanh Thao, Tran Thanh Thao, Nguyen Hong Hanh, Le Thi Hoai VyThis study seeks to evaluate gender diversity within family members and analyze its effects on financial distress in firms listed in Vietnam.
Tacit knowledge sharing in a Lebanese family business: the influence of organizational structure and tie strength
Hoda Awada, Moustafa Haj YoussefThis study explores the influence of organizational structure on relationship formation and tacit knowledge sharing within a family business context.
From tradition to technological advancement: embracing blockchain technology in family businesses
Deepak KumarDespite the rapid advancement of blockchain technology across various sectors, scholarly research on its application within family businesses remains significantly underdeveloped…
Job crafting and entrepreneurial innovativeness: the moderated mediation roles of dynamic capabilities and self-initiated AI learning
Stewart Selase Hevi, Clemence Dupey Agbenorxevi, Innocent Senyo Kwasi Acquah, Ebenezer Malcalm, Francisca Abena Akomaso NyamfulThis paper investigates the moderated mediation roles of dynamic capabilities and self-initiated AI learning between job crafting and entrepreneurial innovativeness among…
Key drivers of green innovation in family firms: a machine learning approach
Pedro Mota VeigaThis study aims to find the key drivers of green innovation in family firms by examining firm characteristics and geographical factors. It seeks to develop a conceptual framework…
Artificial intelligence and family businesses: a systematic literature review
Deepak Kumar, Vanessa RattenThis paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within family businesses, focusing on how AI can enhance their competitiveness, resilience and sustainability…
Innovating with heart: family firms' decision to automate with emotional responsibility
Giorgia Maria D'Allura, Bannò Mariasole, Emilia FilippiThe paper aims to explore how family involvement influences family firms (FF) decisions to innovate in automation (i.e. artificial intelligence, big data and robotics). Automation…
Attenuating workplace cynicism among non-family employees in family firms: influence of mindful leadership, belongingness and leader–member exchange quality
Mohammad Rezaur Razzak, Alexandre Anatolievich BachkirovDrawing on mindfulness theory, this study attempts to gain insights into whether leader-mindfulness (LM) influences workplace cynicism (WPC) among non-family employees (NFEs…
Evolved leader behaviours for adopting lean and green in family firms: a longitudinal study in Indonesia
Nissa Syifa Puspani, Desirée H. Van Dun, Celeste P. M. WilderomThis longitudinal study focuses on the specific behaviours of both top and other leaders in family firms that are implementing lean and green practices in order to contribute to…
Female directors' representation and firm carbon emissions performance: does family control matter?
Ahmed Atef Oussii, Maher JerijiThis study investigates whether female board representation reduces carbon emissions in French-listed companies. It also analyzes to what extent and in what direction family…
Exploratory analysis of the antecedents of failure in family businesses: cases from Catalunya
Ani Hayrapetyan, Alexandra SimonFamily businesses (FBs) are considered an essential type of entrepreneurship that impacts economic growth. However, statistics show that after a period of performance they…
Family business culture: a strategic resource and driver of firm performance
Kent K. Alipour, Dennis Barber, John H. Batchelor, Whitney Peake, Seth Jones, Tim McIlveeneThrough a resource-based theoretical lens, we elucidate conditions under which family business culture (FBC) amplifies the positive effects of high-performance work systems (HPWS…
Beyond profit in family businesses: ESG-driven business model innovation and the critical role of digital capabilities
Sandra Marnoto, Carla Silva, Pedro Mota VeigaThis study aims to analyze the interaction between environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and digital capabilities in promoting business model innovation (BMI) in…
Organisational learning in family firms: a systematic review
Thomas Moser, Margarietha Johanna de Villiers Scheepers, Saskia de KlerkOrganisational learning (OL) is a critical capability family firms (FFs) need in order to adapt to an increasingly turbulent environment. Given the uniqueness of FFs and their…
Narratives of and for survival in family firms: family influence on narrative processing
Britta Boyd, Tobias Koellner, Tom Arne Ruesen, Heiko KleveResilience of long-lived family businesses has been widely acknowledged but the mechanisms enabling longevity need to be further investigated. This can be done by examining how…
Understanding customer’s post-M&A intentions and behaviors: the role of the family business brand and previous reputation of the acquiring firm
Sonia M. Strano, Isabel C. Botero, Tomasz A. Fediuk, Vincenzo PisanoMergers and acquisitions (M&As) are a critical time for organizations and their consumers. For the company, there are many financial and non-financial risks. For customers, it…
An investigation of the masculinity of entrepreneurial orientation in family business
Nancy Forster-Holt, James H. DavisMiller (2011) revisited his influential 1983 work on entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and remarked that its underlying drivers are fully open to debate, fresh scholarship and…
Fair play in family firms: examining the perceived justice of performance management systems
Éva Vajda, Attila Wieszt, Amitabh AnandThis study examines the intricate relationship between family influence and perceived justice in performance management systems within family firms. Recognizing the unique…
Evaluation of the performance of Spanish family businesses portfolios
Luis Otero González, Raquel Esther Querentes Hermida, Pablo Durán Santomil, Celia López PenabadThe primary objective of this study is to analyze the performance and risk characteristics of portfolios composed of Spanish family businesses (FBs) when sustainability and…
We don’t fire! Family firms and employment change during the COVID-19 pandemic
Myriam Cano-Rubio, Ascension Barroso, Ramón Sanguino, Alfredo Valentino, Andrea Calabrò, Rodrigo BascoBy investigating the reactions of family businesses to COVID-19 pandemic this article aims to explaining how family firms are capable to preserve employment during hardship.
A systematic literature review on home-based businesses: two decades of research
Sawsan Malik, Afnan Alkhaldi, Aidin Salamzadeh, Chris MantasThe research identifies literature on Home-Based Businesses (HBBs) from 2000 to August 2023, focuses on their economic roles, challenges for entrepreneurs and success strategies…
The perceived effect of digital transformation and resultant empowerment on job performance of employees in the fitness family business
Kadir Yildiz, Halil Erdem Akoğlu, Esra Emir, Salvador Angosto, Jerónimo García-FernándezThe impact of technological transformations in all sectors is undeniably significant, especially in fitness family business. The aim is to examine the digital transformation…
Facilitating corporate sustainability integration: innovation in family firms
Linh H. Nguyen, Dominik K. Kanbach, Sascha KrausThe purpose of the study is to understand the relationship between family-driven innovation and the incorporation of corporate sustainability in German family firms.
Uncovering the research trends of family-owned business succession: past, present and the future
Zeshan Ahmad, Usama Najam, Norizah MustamilThe succession phenomenon in family-owned businesses (F-OB) determines their future viability and success. This study aims to provide insight into key research areas related to…
A decision-making framework in family-owned hotels for evaluating and selecting suppliers and strategic partners
Mehdi Tajpour, Fatemeh Dekamini, Farzaneh Madadpour, Moein Norouzimovahed, Shima SafarMohammadluoThis paper presents a comprehensive decision-making framework designed for family-owned hotels, specifically focusing on evaluating and selecting suppliers and strategic partners…
The influence of family firm CEOs’ transformational leadership on employee engagement: the mediating role of psychological safety
Laura Hoekx, Frank Lambrechts, Pieter VandekerkhofThis study aims to unravel a potential determinant of employee engagement in family firms. In particular, we focus on the role of the CEO by studying the influence of CEO…
Directing the future: artificial intelligence integration in family businesses
Deniz TuncalpThis study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within family businesses. It seeks to understand how family-owned enterprises navigate the adoption of AI…
Family firms and the collaborative advantage: unveiling innovation efficiency across partnership types
María Pemartín, Joaquín Monreal-Pérez, Gregorio Sánchez MarínBased on the resource orchestration perspective, this paper aims to examine whether family firms are more efficient in their collaboration for innovation process than non-family…
Relationship between the implementation of formal board processes and structures and financial performance: the role of absolute family control in Colombian family businesses
Sanjay Goel, Diógenes Lagos, María Piedad LópezWe investigate the effect of the adoption of formal board structure and board processes on firm performance in Colombian family firms, in a context where firms can choose specific…
Family firms in government lobbies
Adah-Kole Emmanuel OnjewuAlthough the outcomes arising from firms’ interaction with policymakers is a developed theme, family firms’ political credentials and lobbying remain unexplored. To ignite this…
“All employees are equal … but some are more equal than others”. Role identity and nonfamily member discrimination in family SMEs
Filippo FerrariThis paper aims to investigate if, under which conditions, and with which consequences, nonfamily members have the perception of being discriminated against as a consequence of…
Factors affecting succession planning in Sub-Saharan African family-owned businesses: a scoping review
Eugene Owusu-Acheampong, Samuel Jabez Arkaifie, Emelia Ohene Afriyie, Theodora Dedo AzuThis scoping review investigates the factors influencing succession planning in Sub-Saharan African family-owned businesses.
Exploring the uncharted influence of family social capital in entrepreneurial ecosystems
Samuel Wayne Appleton, Christodoulos PavlouThe purpose of this research is to develop theory, thereby attending to the existing knowledge gap regarding the impact of family firms on entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs)…
Balancing work and family when family is work: a reconceptualization of work–family integration, burnout and detachment in family business
Timothy Blumentritt, Robert Randolph, Gaia MarchisioBuilding from calls for greater interdisciplinary research in interpreting family business phenomena, we integrate research on work–family conflict, detachment and burnout from…
The African philosophy of Ubuntu and family businesses: a perspective article
Welcome KupangwaThis perspective article underscores the importance of conducting studies that examine the African philosophy of Ubuntu among indigenous African family businesses. The article…
Dynamic capabilities and family businesses: a perspective article
Victor Wilfredo Bohorquez-Lopez, Paula Andrea García-Ortiz, Christiam Méndez-LazarteThe individual perspective of dynamic capabilities and family firms could be useful to shed light on the relationship between these topics, considering not only the heterogeneity…
Sustainability performance disclosure and family businesses: a perspective article
Andrea CaccialanzaThe deeper understanding of the disclosure of external and internal dynamics of family firms necessarily places the issue of sustainability as one of the most pressing needs from…
Nurturing family business resilience through strategic supply chain management
Aina Pont, Alexandra SimonThe study aspires to enhance comprehension of the intricate interplay between supply chain management (SCM) and resilience in family businesses, thereby offering valuable insights…
Sustainability in family business settings: a strategic entrepreneurship perspective
Mahwish Jamil, Simon Stephens, Ahmad Firdause Md FadzilFamily business sustainability is a critical issue. This study considers if adopting a strategic entrepreneurship orientation can support the sustainability of a family business.
Entrepreneurial orientation and socioemotional wealth as enablers of the impact of digital transformation in family firms
Virginia Lasio, Juan M. Gómez, John Rosso, Alejandro SánchezThe research aims to investigate how digital transformation (DT), entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and socioemotional wealth (SEW) impact the financial performance of family firms…
European family business owners: what factors affect their job satisfaction?
Ondřej Dvouletý, Marko Orel, David Anthony ProcházkaThis research aims to better understand the factors and determinants that shape the job satisfaction of European family business owners.
Integrating UN Sustainable Development Goals into family business practices: a perspective article
Bavly Hanna, Guandong Xu, Xianzhi Wang, Jahangir HossainThis paper explores the potential for family businesses (FBs) to play a pivotal role in advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to…
Conceptualizing recourses as antecedents to the economic performance of family-based microenterprise – the moderating role of competencies
Shamsuddin Ahamad, Hamdan Amerali Al-jaifi, Md Imtiaz MostafizThe development of family-based microenterprises has attracted the attention of regulators, microfinance institutions and other stakeholders in either developing or least…
The adoption of governance mechanisms in family businesses: an institutional lens
Maria Jose Parada, Alberto Gimeno, Georges Samara, Willem SarisDespite agreement on the importance of adopting governance structures for developing competitive advantage, we still know little about why or how governance mechanisms are adopted…
Migrant family entrepreneurship – mixed and multiple embeddedness of transgenerational Turkish family entrepreneurs in Berlin
Gökay Selcuk, Lech SuwalaBy combining manifold approaches from migrant entrepreneurship and family business studies, the purpose of the paper is to shed some light upon the contextual features of…
Encouraging consumer loyalty: the role of family business in hospitality
Cláudia Miranda Veloso, Daniela Magalhães, Bruno Barbosa Sousa, Cicero Eduardo Walter, Marco ValeriThe aim of this paper is to understand the importance of consumer loyalty in the specific context of Hotel Family Business. This study proposes a conceptual model to examine how…
No hard feelings? Non-succeeding siblings and their perceptions of justice in family firms
Ilse Matser, Jelle Bouma, Erik VeldhuizenFamily farms, in which business and family life are intricately interwoven, offer an interesting context for better understanding the interdependence between the family and…
Next-generation leadership development: a management succession perspective
Joseph Kie Kuong Tang, Wan Sabri HussinThis research study focusses on the succession challenges in small-medium outboard marine businesses of Malaysian Chinese family ownership. The founder-owners face challenges in…
Promoting family business in handicrafts through local tradition and culture: an innovative approach
Santus Kumar Deb, P.P. Mohanty, Marco ValeriThe purpose of the study is to investigate the potentiality and dimensions of promoting handicraft family business practices in handicraft as well as the extent to highlight the…
Family entrepreneurial resilience – an intergenerational learning approach
Anita Zehrer, Gabriela LeißThe purpose of this paper is to explore leadership succession in families in business. Although there is a vast amount of research on leadership succession, no attempt has been…
Embeddedness and entrepreneurial traditions: Entrepreneurship of Bukharian Jews in diaspora
Maria Elo, Leo-Paul DanaThe purpose of this paper is to explore how entrepreneurship traditions evolve in diaspora.
Family equity as a transgenerational mechanism for entrepreneurial families
Philipp Bierl, Nadine H. KammerlanderThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the process of family equity creation and its role for transgenerational entrepreneurship.
Retaining the adolescent workforce in family businesses
Richard Telling, Philip John GouldingThe purpose of this study is to critically explore the linkage between adolescent work, parent–child relationships and offspring career choice outcomes in a family business…
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- Associate Professor Vanessa Ratten
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