Leadership as a family affair: case of Lebanon

Wafica Ghoul and Bernard Abou-Jaoude

International Journal of Business and Globalisation, 2010, vol. 5, issue 4, 451-474

Abstract: This paper discusses the current spread of 'political dynasties', the tactics used to perpetuate them, and their impact on the business environment. Political dynasties are a form of 'camouflaged royalty'; they dominate the political arena and usually have dire effects on people's right to a fair representation, in addition to negatively impacting business formation through unfair competition. Leadership as a family affair is analysed by using several examples from the West and the Middle East, with a special focus on Lebanon. Recommendations are made for reducing the dominance of political dynasties.

Keywords: inherited leadership; political dynasties; nepotism; Lebanon; business environment; business formation; unfair competition. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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