Why Do Family Firms Strive for Nonfinancial Goals? An Organizational Identity Perspective

Thomas M. Zellweger, Robert S. Nason, Mattias Nordqvist and Candida G. Brush

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 2013, vol. 37, issue 2, 229-248

Abstract: This paper develops an organizational identity–based rationale for why family firms strive for nonfinancial goals. We show that the visibility of the family in the firm, the transgenerational sustainability intentions of the family, and the capability of the firm for self–enhancement of the family positively influence the importance of identity fit between family and firm as well as the family's concern for corporate reputation. We suggest that the concern for corporate reputation leads the family to pursue nonfinancial goals to the benefit of nonfamily stakeholders. We also discuss reinforcing feedback loops in these processes.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6520.2011.00466.x

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