This article empirically investigates the effect of family ownership, state ownership and management control on the innovation of listed firms in China. Using unique data available for Chinese listed companies on control, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Regulatory mandates by various governments on women representation on company boards play an important role in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG-5 on gender equality) adopted by the members of the United ...