This paper performs a systematic literature review of the undeniably diverse–and somewhat
fragmented–current state of research on the collaborations and internationalization of small …

We use a social exchange perspective to review family firm succession literature owing to its
fit with the multiphase, multistakeholder nature of the process. We searched the history of 34 …

Despite a growing body of research on firm survival, little is known about the factors
impacting upon survival rates at a micro-spatial level. This study, therefore, analyses firm …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of preparation level of heirs and
the relationship between family and business members on the performance of family …

We review and analyze previous literature on succession in family firms from an
entrepreneurial process perspective. Through a three-step cluster analysis of 117 published …

This study builds on implementation intention theory to indicate that both business and
family governance practices influence the succession planning process in family firms. In …

Drawing on stewardship theory and arguments in relation to social and reputational capital,
this study investigates how family involvement affects engagement in firm philanthropy in …

The aim of this article is to make a contribution to the understanding of how knowledge can
be accumulated in family business. Four family firms from Switzerland and Italy are part of …

The aim of this study is to empirically explore and propose a rigorous model for the positive
impact of managerial capability (in terms of decision-making, management style, people …

One of the most significant challenges facing family firms is how to successfully manage
succession from one generation of leaders to the next. In this paper, we contribute to existing …