This chapter defines the unit of analysis of the volume, which is the family firm. The characteristics describing the specific aspects of such firms are outlined and considered along the main phases of the family firm life cycle. The chapter sets out the static and dynamic coordinates required for examining the main challenges that a family firm needs to deal with along its development path. Since the present chapter is something of an overture for the entire volume, the main family business challenges will be outlined, and each is the subject of the following chapters.

An overview of family business. Profiles, definitions and the main challenges of the business life-cycle

Leotta A.;Rizza C.;Ruggeri D.
2020-01-01

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This chapter defines the unit of analysis of the volume, which is the family firm. The characteristics describing the specific aspects of such firms are outlined and considered along the main phases of the family firm life cycle. The chapter sets out the static and dynamic coordinates required for examining the main challenges that a family firm needs to deal with along its development path. Since the present chapter is something of an overture for the entire volume, the main family business challenges will be outlined, and each is the subject of the following chapters.
2020
978-3-030-47740-0
Family business definitions Family business challenges Family business life cycle
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