Despite their practical and academic importance, family businesses (FBs) have not been well-studied in terms of their longevity. The present study addresses this gap through the case of Kikkōman Corporation, one of Japan’s ...

This study represents the pioneering exploration of succession dynamics within family firms operating in the service industry by adopting a stewardship perspective. Surprisingly, there is a gap around research that considers ...

This article examines the role of reputation building in family business contexts through relationships between the appointment of female on board (FOB) and the establishment of risk management (RMCOM) and corporate social ...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is central to debates on the legitimacy and competitiveness of family firms, yet evidence on ownership effects remains inconsistent. While socioemotional wealth perspectives highlight ...

This research examines the role of family-oriented training design, family-oriented trainer characteristics and family-oriented trainee absorption on family business small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance in ...

Family business forms the backbone of most economies worldwide, blending entrepreneurial drive with legacy and values. It is estimated that about 70% or more of the world’s GDP is contributed by family businesses. Families ...