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PublisherElgar Publishing, Incorporated, Edward

ISBN-101783470690

ISBN-139781783470693

eBay Product ID (ePID)234448726

Product Key Features

Number of Pages544 Pages

Publication NameManaging the Family Business : Theory and Practice

LanguageEnglish

SubjectEntrepreneurship, New Business Enterprises, Small Business

Publication Year2017

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

AuthorThomas Zellweger

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight37 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2016-959910

Reviews'I strongly recommend this unique textbook about family firms as it is an excellent resource for students and practitioners alike. Research based insights on most pressing topics are discussed in an engaging manner that makes it a joy to read!', 'Managing the Family Business is a superb contribution; of unparalleled merit as a text for bachelors and masters level courses in family business, and of enormous benefit to practitioners in its sound and actionable insights for those grappling with the myriad challenges of managing family firms. Its scope and thoroughness will also be useful to scholars wishing to advance the field. This book has my highest recommendation.', 'I strongly recommend this unique textbook about family firms as it is an excellent resource for students and practitioners alike. Research based insights on most pressing topics are discussed in an engaging manner that makes it a joy to read!' --Pramodita Sharma, Editor, Family Business Review and University of Vermont 'Zellweger has an amazing capacity to delve into the complexities and paradoxes related to family businesses, and explain everything in simple, yet very comprehensive way. His capabilities to simultaneously wear the hats of teacher, practitioner and researcher are reflected right across the book. This is a milestone publication as it synthesises the existing knowledge on family business for the benefit of students and practitioners alike across the spectrum in all parts of the world.' --Kavil Ramachandran, Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise, Indian School of Business 'Managing the Family Business is a superb contribution; of unparalleled merit as a text for bachelors and masters level courses in family business, and of enormous benefit to practitioners in its sound and actionable insights for those grappling with the myriad challenges of managing family firms. Its scope and thoroughness will also be useful to scholars wishing to advance the field. This book has my highest recommendation.' --Danny Miller, HEC Montreal, Canada, 'Zellweger has an amazing capacity to delve into the complexities and paradoxes related to family businesses, and explain everything in simple, yet very comprehensive way. His capabilities to simultaneously wear the hats of teacher, practitioner and researcher are reflected right across the book. This is a milestone publication as it synthesises the existing knowledge on family business for the benefit of students and practitioners alike across the spectrum in all parts of the world.'

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal658/.045

Table Of ContentContents: 1. Introduction 2. Defining the family business 3. Prevalence and economic contribution of family firms around the globe 4. Strengths and weaknesses of family firms 5. Governance in the family firm 6. Strategic management in the family firm 7. Succession in the family firm 8. Change and transgenerational value creation 9. Financial management in the family firm 10. Interpersonal relationships and conflict in the family firm Index

SynopsisThis innovative textbook covers the most important challenges facing family businesses. Practice-inspired and research-based, it emphasizes both practice and theory along with concepts, cases and reflection questions to illustrate key topics. This text discusses the relevance of family firms across the globe, their unique strengths and weaknesses, their governance, strategic management, the succession process, drivers of long-term success and interpersonal dynamics. Taking a holistic and international perspective, the book combines management concepts, research findings, practical examples and case studies to provide a unique source of insight and inspiration for students and practitioners in the most prominent type of business organization in the world. This textbook's comprehensive coverage of topics and combination of didactical formats makes it ideal for students studying family firms, and a useful reference for professors, advisors, and practitioners as well., This innovative textbook covers the most important managerial challenges facing family businesses. It is research-based and includes theory and practice along with concepts, cases and reflection questions to illustrate the key topics.Visit the companion website at http://www.e-elgar.com/textbooks/zellweger

LC Classification NumberHD62.25