Introduction -- Regulation -- Theory -- Chairperson Succession Planning -- Methodology and Empirical Research -- Qualitative Paradigm -- Quantitative Paradigm -- Research Contribution and Conclusion -- References.

In Closer Look, we highlight significant “holes” in our knowledge of corporate governance. These are central issues where insufficient or inadequate study has left us unable to answer basic questions, and where key assumptions relied upon by experts have not been verified or validated. While...

Family business literature is oriented toward intra-family succession as the preferred way to transfer businesses. However, when it comes to family business sales, neither the family business nor the acquisition literature provides sufficient knowledge about the sales process. This study aims to...

Chief executive officer (CEO) succession is a critical event for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often leading to significant organizational and strategic changes, uncertainty, and the risk of failure if mishandled. An essential yet underexplored topic is how CEO succession influences...

This study examines how parental leadership, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial resilience-viewed through social capital theory-shape intentions around family business succession in Saudi Arabia. It also investigates the moderating role of the presence of older siblings,...

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 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...

This study was conducted within the context of sustaining and growing family business legacies. Thus, the objective was to extract and document prime successor attributes given that previous studies have focused on succession planning. To achieve this objective, an online document search was...

The present study was done to evaluate the causal relationship amid the enablers of successful transition of management succession in family-owned business in South Asian Nations. This was an empirical study where owners of family-run business across various South Asian countries were...

This study examines the influence of succession planning and the incumbents' willingness to step aside on the sustainability of family businesses, a critical but often overlooked aspect that can determine the long-term viability of these enterprises. The study further explores the moderating...

Exploring the intricacies of heterogeneity in tax avoidance practices within family firms, a growing trend acknowledges the significant role of chief executive officers (CEOs) in setting the ethical tone and shaping corporate tax strategies. However, these studies often overlook the influence of...

Sons succeed their exiting CEO parents more often than daughters. How do entrepreneurial families reach this gender imbalance, and how does it affect the prospects of their firms and their offspring? Using Finnish administrative data on firms linked to population register data on shareholders...

Sons succeed their exiting CEO parents more often than daughters. How do entrepreneurial families reach this gender imbalance, and how does it affect the prospects of their firms and their offspring? Using Finnish administrative data on firms linked to population register data on shareholders...

Employment stability is crucial to social harmony and individual well-being. This study empirically analyzes whether the succession plan adopted by a family business can achieve the goal of stable employment and explores potential mechanisms at the individual level of entrepreneurs. This paper...

Family businesses play a central role in the ongoing growth and development of the Vietnamese economy. Economic, social, and demographic changes are undermining the transition of family business to succeeding generations. This study examines the challenges of intergenerational succession in...