List of illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. An overview of the family business -- 2. Differences between family and nonfamily firms -- 3. Family business theories -- 4. Family business decision making -- 5. Family business issues and generational differences -- 6. Succession -...

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1. Verfasser:	Alderson, Keanon (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	[New York, N.Y.] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) Business Expert Press 2011
Ausgabe:	1st ed
Schriftenreihe:	Entrepreneurship and small business management collection
Schlagworte:	Family-owned business enterprises
Online-Zugang:	FHN01 FWS01 FWS02 UBY01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	List of illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. An overview of the family business -- 2. Differences between family and nonfamily firms -- 3. Family business theories -- 4. Family business decision making -- 5. Family business issues and generational differences -- 6. Succession -- 7. Governance, advisors, and boards -- 8. Success tips for family business owners, employers, and professionals -- 9. Trends in family business and future research -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Selected further reading -- Appendix B. Family business resources -- Appendix C. Glossary -- Appendix D. Family business checklist -- Notes -- References -- Index The purpose of this book is to provide readers with an introductory overview of family business, the most prevalent form of business in the world. The differences between family and nonfamily businesses are emphasized in this book. This book has several key audiences and can be used as a supplemental text for university undergraduate or graduate level courses such as small business management, introduction to business, entrepreneurship, or family studies. Members of family businesses will benefit from the book as an introduction to the unique nature of family businesses. Professional advisors to family firms, such as accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance providers, and financial services professionals, may develop a better understanding of their clients. Suppliers to family businesses will gain insight to this important business customer. Much of the literature on family business is from the United States; an attempt has been made to present relevant international information as well
Beschreibung:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-126) and index
Beschreibung:	Online-Ressource (xiv, 133 p.)
ISBN:	9781606491706