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Relationship Conflicts in Family Firms: An Empirical Analysis

verfasst von : Ismael Barros-Contreras, Juan Hernangómez-Barahona, Natalia Martín-Cruz

Erschienen in: Entrepreneurship and Family Business Vitality

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Relationship conflicts between family members can have disastrous consequences on the performance of the family firm (FF) and even endanger its continuity. This study examines the relationship between family influence, relationship conflicts, and the organizational effectiveness of FF. Using a sample of 102 Spanish FFs, the authors analyzed the data using a partial least squares structural equation model. The results show that the involvement of family members in the ownership and on the boards of governance and management enhance the incorporation of the family values and culture into the firm and thus reduce relationship conflicts. More importantly, we find a negative relation between relationship conflicts and the effectiveness of FF.

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Titel: Relationship Conflicts in Family Firms: An Empirical Analysis
verfasst von: Ismael Barros-Contreras
Juan Hernangómez-Barahona
Natalia Martín-Cruz
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Entrepreneurship and Family Business Vitality
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-15525-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-15526-1

Copyright-Jahr: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15526-1_9