The high cost of paternalism
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A paternalistic corporate culture creates dependency among employees and can lead to stagnation. Paternalistic organizations emphasize loyalty more than personal growth. Information to help business owners determine if their organizations are paternalistic is provided.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1993
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Sibling partnerships
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Family business success increasingly depends on good sibling relations. Sibling partners that have been successful recommend: discussing complaints privately; speaking positively of the other when talking to spouses; and avoiding evaluating the other.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1992
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Pay in family businesses
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Compensation is a problem for family businesses when the differences in the business roles of family members are not recognized. A compensation philosophy should be developed and communicated to family members, owners and employees.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1997
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