Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2011

Abstract

This study sought to explore and understand the drivers of family firm performance from a non-financial perspective. The key research question underlying this research is whether certain organizational traits may compose a predictor of firm financial performance. This research extends the findings of an earlier inductive study on aspects of success in private family owned manufacturing firms. Organizational traits identified in the prior inductive study appeared to influence either or both the family and the business and ultimately the long term sustainability of family firms. Research findings suggest that certain organizational features combine to form an 'effective family business culture' that drives family firm financial performance

Keywords

family business, culture, performance, formative, effectiveness, sustainable

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Department/Center

Design & Innovation

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