The family business and its social responsibilities
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The motive of family businesses should not be only to "increase the owners economic value" but to also be socially responsible. The opinions of 44 academics regarding family business and its social responsibility are discussed. It is concluded that for the successful continuity of family business they must also be socially responsible.
Publication Name: Family Business Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0894-4865
Year: 2004
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Ownership and management issues associated with family firm performance and company objectives
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The association between ownership and management profiles and the performance and objectives of family firms are explored using agency and stewardship theories.
Publication Name: Family Business Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0894-4865
Year: 2006
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The relationship between boards and planning in family businesses
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A study determining the extent of control exercised by board of directors and advisory boards on business planning within family-owned businesses is presented.
Publication Name: Family Business Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0894-4865
Year: 2006
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