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Case Studies in Family Business
Overcoming Destructive Conflict, Deviance, and Dysfunction in the Family Firm
9781035307340 Edward Elgar Publishing
In this illuminating casebook, Roland Kidwell brings together eminent scholars and researchers, showcasing real-world examples of family businesses and potential challenges they may face. Chapters encapsulate possible tensions that may manifest within family businesses, including sibling rivalry, intergenerational conflict, and clashing ideas about work ethic. Ultimately, the authors propose that it is essential for stakeholders and those in leadership to understand what techniques, policies and behaviors do, and indeed do not, work in family firms.
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In this illuminating casebook, Roland Kidwell brings together eminent scholars and researchers, showcasing real-world examples of family businesses and potential challenges they may face. Chapters encapsulate possible tensions that may manifest within family businesses, including sibling rivalry, intergenerational conflict, and clashing ideas about work ethic. Ultimately, the authors propose that it is essential for stakeholders and those in leadership to understand what techniques, policies and behaviors do, and indeed do not, work in family firms.
Key Features:
● Contains learning notes at the end of each case to summarize key ideas and structure scholarly learning
● Includes cases from several different countries, giving this fascinating book international scope
● Provides genuine testimonies from those involved in family businesses to illustrate potential threats to company harmony and firm survival
This casebook is vital for those teaching and studying business and leadership, corporate governance, and family business. Family business advisors and those working in family business centers will additionally benefit from the practical scenarios illustrated throughout the book.
Key Features:
● Contains learning notes at the end of each case to summarize key ideas and structure scholarly learning
● Includes cases from several different countries, giving this fascinating book international scope
● Provides genuine testimonies from those involved in family businesses to illustrate potential threats to company harmony and firm survival
This casebook is vital for those teaching and studying business and leadership, corporate governance, and family business. Family business advisors and those working in family business centers will additionally benefit from the practical scenarios illustrated throughout the book.
Critical Acclaim
‘In Case Studies in Family Business, the complex tapestry of family dynamics and business challenges is unraveled with skill and insight. Its real-world cases shed light on both the unique strengths and intricate difficulties inherent in family businesses, offering a nuanced view that is deeply informative and thought-provoking. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of family relationships and business longevity.’
– Torsten M. Pieper, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, US and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Family Business Strategy
‘Roland Kidwell has published a special case book, inviting authors to present 19 cases that highlight the highly problematic aspects of family entrepreneurship, such as destructive conflicts, familial aggression, or entrepreneurial deceit. Despite the enthusiasm for the positive and beneficial aspects of family businesses for society, it is necessary not to lose sight of these darker sides. Each vividly presented case, therefore, provides ample material to derive solutions from the described mistakes and issues, deepening the understanding of these forms of businesses and families.’
– Heiko Kleve, Witten-Herdecke University, Germany
‘This refreshing collection of 19 cases reveals the lived realities on the dark side of family business. Editor Roland Kidwell does a masterful job of compiling cases that focus on negative behaviors including financial misconduct, incompetence, bias against non-family members and women, aggression, corporate social irresponsibility, environmental degradation, tax avoidance, and tax evasion, among others. A must-read book for advisors, educators and business leaders trying to avoid or overcome the dark sides of family business.’
– Pramodita Sharma, University of Vermont, US
– Torsten M. Pieper, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, US and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Family Business Strategy
‘Roland Kidwell has published a special case book, inviting authors to present 19 cases that highlight the highly problematic aspects of family entrepreneurship, such as destructive conflicts, familial aggression, or entrepreneurial deceit. Despite the enthusiasm for the positive and beneficial aspects of family businesses for society, it is necessary not to lose sight of these darker sides. Each vividly presented case, therefore, provides ample material to derive solutions from the described mistakes and issues, deepening the understanding of these forms of businesses and families.’
– Heiko Kleve, Witten-Herdecke University, Germany
‘This refreshing collection of 19 cases reveals the lived realities on the dark side of family business. Editor Roland Kidwell does a masterful job of compiling cases that focus on negative behaviors including financial misconduct, incompetence, bias against non-family members and women, aggression, corporate social irresponsibility, environmental degradation, tax avoidance, and tax evasion, among others. A must-read book for advisors, educators and business leaders trying to avoid or overcome the dark sides of family business.’
– Pramodita Sharma, University of Vermont, US
