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Title The main factors determining effective operation in case of a family business
ID_Doc 70007
Authors Tobak, J; Nagy, A; Peto, K; Fenyves, V; Nábrádi, A
Title The main factors determining effective operation in case of a family business
Year 2018
Published International Journal Of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 24, 6
DOI 10.1108/IJEBR-04-2018-0203
Abstract Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present the experience, successful management and the succession of generations in a Hungarian corporation in the food industry through the "Best Practice" model. Design/methodology/approach - The chosen methodology for this paper is "The best practice model" prepared by The Solutionist Group. The model presents the characteristics of family businesses and illustrates how the process of sustainable enterprise differs in different fields concerning family and non-family businesses. In applying this model, the experience, successful management and the succession of generations will be presented in the case of a large Hungarian enterprise which has a determining role in the Hungarian food industry. The results are based on the question framework of the expert interviews. Findings - The history of family-owned firms shows that in order to maintain appropriate business succession activity the family management has to plan in advance. Passing the baton to the next generation successfully is a complex and long-term family management role and it has strategic importance. To ensure business continuity, the successor has to take over the business and operate it well. That is why the sharing of knowledge, the innovation performance and the best practice are important parts of family company's culture, and they consequently play an important part in the pass the baton project within family-owned firms. Originality/value - This paper expands the knowledge about the succession of family businesses.
Author Keywords Family firms; Entrepreneurship; Knowledge; Human capital
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000445338200003
WoS Category Business; Management
Research Area Business & Economics
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