Decision-Making Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship in Family Business Succession Process

Veland Ramadani (), Leo Dana, Nora Sadiku-Dushi (), Vanessa Ratten () and Dianne H. B. Welsh ()
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Veland Ramadani: Faculty of Business and Economics, South-East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
Nora Sadiku-Dushi: Faculty of Business and Economics, South-East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
Vanessa Ratten: Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Marketing, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Dianne H. B. Welsh: Bryan School of Business & Economics, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA

Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), 2017, vol. 25, issue 04, 411-439

Abstract: The decision-making process concerning succession issues for family businesses is crucial as it affects long term performance and sustainability. However, while succession issues in family business has been extensively studied, the decision-making process for women-owned family businesses is sparse, particularly in transition economies. This is despite the growth of women-owned businesses worldwide. This study explores the succession decision-making process in women-owned small family businesses in Kosovo using a qualitative approach. The findings suggest that group decision making is important in family businesses and plays a role in determining how gender influences succession planning. Managerial and policy implications are discussed.

Keywords: Decision processes; sense making; family businesses; women-owned businesses; succession; transition economy; Kosovo (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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