This study delves into the intricate relationship between innovation and leadership succession in family businesses. To achieve this, we conducted a systematic literature review of 36 articles spanning 2004 to 2024, with the aim of identifying key themes and research gaps. The review revealed a...

This study investigates the influence of the factors established by the SGE21 standard in family businesses in a Latin American country, specifically Mexico. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a critical issue for companies, which increasingly adopt social responsibility models for...

This study presents the development and validation of the Family Collective Psychological Ownership Scale (FCPO-S), an innovative instrument designed to measure the shared sense of ownership that family members feel toward their business. This scale captures two critical dimensions: family firm...

Power dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping governance, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships within family businesses, which operate as hybrid organizations at the intersection of family and business systems. This paper examines the unique manifestations of power in the business...

It is often assumed that family ownership, which consists of individuals who share a common history and values, is homogenous. However, family owners exhibit varied patterns of engagements toward ownership because of differences in their roles, goals, needs and expectations within the family and...

This study explores the roles of women-specifically daughters-in family businesses in the Middle East, a context marked by pronounced structural gender inequality and limited scholarly attention. Drawing on identity theory and a multiple case study approach, we examine how daughters in 17 family...

We advocate shared leadership as a key mechanism for unlocking innovation in family businesses. Family businesses, however, typically emphasize hierarchical leadership, reflecting the family power structure, which can pose challenges for successful innovation by limiting resources and knowledge...

In the current business landscape, innovation is essential for companies to ensure their survival and competitiveness. However, innovation often requires substantial investments that may exceed a company's internal resources, leading businesses to seek alternative mechanisms such as...

In this literature review, we explore the pivotal role of family firms' networks (e.g., relationships with employees, suppliers, or customers) in the detection and implementation of radical change. Prior research has mostly taken an isolated perspective, studying only one or two of the three...

This study examines nepotism's direct and indirect effects on family firms, considering several critical factors mediating individual and organizational aspects. Specifically, on a sample of 387 family firms in the Middle East region, we investigate the mediating role of commitment, engagement...