Differences between family and non-family firms are often attributed to the unique particularistic goals pursued by the controlling families. However, the theoretical and empirical work exploring how family-centered goals are formed is not nearly as refined as the work that has been done at the aggregate level. We present a qualitative study of 76 organizational members across 19 family firms that extends our understanding of the relationship between family involvement and the adoption of family-centered goals by revealing the sources of goal diversity in family firms and describing the social interactions that drive the formation of collective commitment to family-centered goals. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings are discussed.
Goal Setting in Family Firms
De Massis A
2012-01-01
Abstract
Differences between family and non-family firms are often attributed to the unique particularistic goals pursued by the controlling families. However, the theoretical and empirical work exploring how family-centered goals are formed is not nearly as refined as the work that has been done at the aggregate level. We present a qualitative study of 76 organizational members across 19 family firms that extends our understanding of the relationship between family involvement and the adoption of family-centered goals by revealing the sources of goal diversity in family firms and describing the social interactions that drive the formation of collective commitment to family-centered goals. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings are discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
