Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index
Preface -- 1. What is a family business? -- 2. Planning for transition -- 3. Family dynamics -- 4. When consultants are called -- 5. Succession -- Epilogue -- Appendix A. A workbook on transition planning for the family business -- Appendix B. Case studies -- Notes -- References -- Index.
The family business has historically been seen as a haven for both family and business problems, the net result being that few families persist into the second generation and fewer still into the third and subsequent generations. Recent research has taken issue with this all-encompassing pronouncement and has suggested that those family businesses that persist into future generations have positive qualities that have been overlooked..
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* business values * conflict resolution * definition of family business * dysfunctional family businesses * family business * family business consultation * family dynamics * family structure * father-offspring conflict * longevity of family business * management succession * parental influence * succession failures * succession planning * system theory * training for succession