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01.12.2014

Sibling rivalry: implications for the family business succession process

verfasst von: Angeliki Avloniti, Anastasia Iatridou, Ioannis Kaloupsis, George S. Vozikis

Erschienen in: International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal | Ausgabe 4/2014

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Abstract

This paper deals with sibling rivalry dynamics and their impact on the succession outcome within family enterprises. While sibling rivalry plays a critical role in the succession process, there is only limited literature that addresses this important subject. This theoretical study reveals valuable insights on this topic and contributes to the existing literature. Particular attention is placed on parental behavior and attitude during childhood, sibling characteristics and the perception of parental fairness by the successors, which we advocate are the principal factors conducive not only to the emergence of rivalry among heirs but also to influencing the effectiveness of the succession outcome.

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Metadaten
Titel
Sibling rivalry: implications for the family business succession process
verfasst von
Angeliki Avloniti
Anastasia Iatridou
Ioannis Kaloupsis
George S. Vozikis
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal / Ausgabe 4/2014
Print ISSN: 1554-7191
Elektronische ISSN: 1555-1938
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-013-0271-6

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