Understanding the family business : exploring the differences between family and nonfamily businesses / Keanon Alderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alderson, Keanon J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family-owned business enterprises.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 133 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Business Expert Press, 2018.

Summary:

The purpose of this book is to provide readers with an introductory overview of family business, the most prevalent form of business in the world. The differences between family and nonfamily businesses are emphasized in this book. This book has several key audiences and can be used as a supplemental text for university undergraduate or graduate level courses such as small business management, introduction to business, entrepreneurship, or family studies. Members of family businesses will benefit from the book as an introduction to the unique nature of family businesses. Professional advisors to family firms, such as accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance providers, and financial services professionals, may develop a better understanding of their clients. Suppliers to family businesses will gain insight to this important business customer. Much of the literature on family business is from the United States; an attempt has been made to present relevant international information as well.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

List of Illustrations

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: An Overview of the Family Business

Chapter 2: Differences Between Family and Nonfamily Firms

Chapter 3: Family Business Theories

Chapter 4: Family Business Decision Making

Chapter 5: Family Business Issues and Generational Differences

Chapter 6: Succession

Chapter 7: Governance, Advisors, and Boards

Chapter 8: Success Tips for Family Business Owners, Employers, and Professionals

Chapter 9: Trends in Family Business and Future Research

Conclusion

Appendix A: Selected Further Reading

Appendix B: Family Business Resources

Appendix C: Glossary

Appendix D: Family Business Checklist

Notes

References

Index

Adpage

Backcover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781631575747

1631575740