Purpose In this study, we investigated the dilemma of devising an operational family
business definition in the SME context. The existing family business literature mostly agrees …

As a pre-condition for the economic growth of a country, the concept of firm growth has
emerged as a critical strategic issue for small businesses from the strategic management …

The academic research of family-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has
undergone significant growth over the past several decades. Many researchers hold that the …

It is widely acknowledged that narcissism is a peculiar characteristic of leaders, such as
CEOs. However, the role of narcissism in CEO emergence and appointment has not been …

The purpose of this investigation, underpinned by resource-based theory, involves
unpacking the complexity of coopetition activities (interplay between cooperation and …

Adopting an interpretive grounded theory approach, we find that key events in the early lives
of next-generation family members fuel a sense of belonging and identity, which lies at the …

Drawing on upper echelons theory, this study examines how the traditionality of family chief
executive officers (CEOs) influences the selection of their successors, and how this …

In line with recent developments stressing the contextual sensitivity of the performance
implications of sustainable development goals, this article explores the relationship between …

Despite anecdotal evidence showing that some CEOs possess narcissistic personality traits,
research on this individual characteristic is still lagging behind. Though the literature has …

Executives in family firms are often confronted with emotionally loaded issues, in part due to
the need to include the interests of the owning family. Given this context, we hypothesize …