Relationship Conflicts in Family Firms: An Empirical Analysis

Ismael Barros-Contreras (), Juan Hernangómez-Barahona () and Natalia Martín-Cruz ()
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Ismael Barros-Contreras: Universidad Austral de Chile
Juan Hernangómez-Barahona: University of Valladolid
Natalia Martín-Cruz: University of Valladolid

A chapter in Entrepreneurship and Family Business Vitality, 2020, pp 151-174 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Relationship conflicts between family members can have disastrous consequences on the performance of the family firm (FF) and even endanger its continuity. This study examines the relationship between family influence, relationship conflicts, and the organizational effectiveness of FF. Using a sample of 102 Spanish FFs, the authors analyzed the data using a partial least squares structural equation model. The results show that the involvement of family members in the ownership and on the boards of governance and management enhance the incorporation of the family values and culture into the firm and thus reduce relationship conflicts. More importantly, we find a negative relation between relationship conflicts and the effectiveness of FF.

Keywords: Relationship conflict; Family firm; Involvement and essence approaches; Familiness; Organizational effectiveness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-15526-1_9

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