Theories to define and understand family firms

Authors

Mary Barrett, University of WollongongFollow

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90309

Publication Details

Barrett, M. (2014). Theories to define and understand family firms. In H. Hasan (Eds.), Being Practical with Theory: A Window into Business Research (pp. 168-170). Wollongong, Australia: THEORI. http://eurekaconnection.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/p-168-170-theories-to-define-and-understand-family-firms-theori-ebook_finaljan2014-v3.pdf

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Abstract

My earlier chapter in this volume on the four phases of learning in family firms relies on some important theories about the nature of family firms and how they differ from non-family firms. This chapter explains them briefly.