Introduction: Characterizing Family-Owned Enterprises and Assessing Them Concerning Criteria Such as Family Involvement, Size, Age, Longevity, Independence, and Vitality

Maximilian Lantelme, Laura K. C. Seibold and Hermut Kormann
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Maximilian Lantelme: Zeppelin University
Laura K. C. Seibold: Zeppelin University
Hermut Kormann: Zeppelin University

Chapter Chapter 1 in German Family Enterprises, 2021, pp 1-6 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this chapter introduces the topic of German family firms by depicting the “German Pattern” of family businesses. The measurement of longevity, independence, and vitality as well as the structure and goals of this collection are presented in this chapter. This chapter concludes with the definition of family businesses and emphasizes the need for a size differentiation within research on family businesses.

Keywords: Family business landscape; Structure of family firms; Size; Family business pattern; Definition of family firms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-69759-4_1

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