Managing the family business : theory and practice /
Zellweger, Thomas M.,
Managing the family business : theory and practice / Thomas Zellweger. - xvi, 527 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 494-505) and index.
Preface -- Introduction -- Defining the family business -- Prevalence and economic contribution of family firms -- Strengths and weaknesses of family firms -- Governance in the family business -- Strategic management in the family business -- Succession in the family business -- Change and transgenerational value creation -- Financial management in the family business -- Relationships and conflict in the family business -- References -- Index.
"This innovated textbook covers the most important challenges facing family businesses. Practice-inspired and research-based, it emphasizes both practice and theory along with concepts, cases and reflection questions to illustrate key topics. This text discusses the relevance of family firms across the globe, their unique strengths and weaknesses, their governance, strategic management, the succession process, drivers of long-term success and interpersonal dynamics. Taking a holistic and international perspective, the book combines management concepts, research findings, practical examples and case studies to provide a unique source of insight and inspiration for students and practitioners in the most prominent type of business organization in the world" -- Back cover.
9781783470693 1783470690 9781783470709 1783470704
2016959910
Family-owned business enterprises.
Family-owned business enterprises.
HD62.25 / .Z424 2017
658.045 ZEL 2017
Managing the family business : theory and practice / Thomas Zellweger. - xvi, 527 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 494-505) and index.
Preface -- Introduction -- Defining the family business -- Prevalence and economic contribution of family firms -- Strengths and weaknesses of family firms -- Governance in the family business -- Strategic management in the family business -- Succession in the family business -- Change and transgenerational value creation -- Financial management in the family business -- Relationships and conflict in the family business -- References -- Index.
"This innovated textbook covers the most important challenges facing family businesses. Practice-inspired and research-based, it emphasizes both practice and theory along with concepts, cases and reflection questions to illustrate key topics. This text discusses the relevance of family firms across the globe, their unique strengths and weaknesses, their governance, strategic management, the succession process, drivers of long-term success and interpersonal dynamics. Taking a holistic and international perspective, the book combines management concepts, research findings, practical examples and case studies to provide a unique source of insight and inspiration for students and practitioners in the most prominent type of business organization in the world" -- Back cover.
9781783470693 1783470690 9781783470709 1783470704
2016959910
Family-owned business enterprises.
Family-owned business enterprises.
HD62.25 / .Z424 2017
658.045 ZEL 2017