Learning from family business researchers
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Date
2023-10-23
Citation
Ratten, V., Chrisman, J.J., Mustafa, M., Sciascia, S., Seaman, C., Discua Cruz, A. and Feranita, F. (2024) ‘Learning from family business researchers’, Journal of Family Business Management, 14(4), pp. 735–747. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFBM-09-2023-0162.
Abstract
Purpose – This article provides commentary from well known family business researchers on what they have learnt about the family business field and tips for the future.
Design/methodology/approach – Well known family business management researchers were contacted in order to provide their feedback on the field of family business management. Their responses were then curated into an article that can help others learn from their advice.
Findings –The family business management researchers provided suggestions on how to succeed in the field of family business management and advice for current and future researchers. Thereby helping to advance the field and provide new novel research ideas that can help science as well as practice.
Originality/value –This article is amongst the first to provide verbatim advice from the leading family business management scholars. Thus, providing original and innovative ideas about what is needed in the field of family business management.