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Family Management, Family Ownership, and Downsizing: Evidence From S&P 500 Firms

FAMILY BUSINESS REVIEW. Bd. 23. H. 2. 2010 S. 109 - 130

Erscheinungsjahr: 2010

ISBN/ISSN: 0894-4865

Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenaufsatz

Doi/URN: 10.1177/0894486509360520

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Little is known about the relationship between family firms and downsizing. This study aims to close this gap. The study distinguishes between family management and family ownership as two distinct dimensions of family firms and analyzes their respective influences on downsizing. The findings suggest that the extent of family ownership decreases the likelihood of deep job cuts, whereas family management has no impact. However, family management is found to moderate the relationship between fi...Little is known about the relationship between family firms and downsizing. This study aims to close this gap. The study distinguishes between family management and family ownership as two distinct dimensions of family firms and analyzes their respective influences on downsizing. The findings suggest that the extent of family ownership decreases the likelihood of deep job cuts, whereas family management has no impact. However, family management is found to moderate the relationship between firm profitability and the likelihood of downsizing. It is suggested that family owners care more about their reputation for social responsibility than do other owners, motivating them to avoid deep job cuts. » weiterlesen» einklappen

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