Seaman, ClaireMcQuaid, R.Pearson, M.2018-06-292018-06-292014-02-01Seaman, C., McQuaid, R. & Pearson, M. (2014) Networks in family business: a multi-rational approach. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 10 (3), pp. 523-537.1554-7191http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11365-014-0297-4https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/3392Current research on networks in family businesses has approached the topic from a mono-rational perspective where the family, business and social networks are each considered in relative isolation. This paper argues that multi-rational approaches, which accept that the three groups of networks interact and overlap, offer a useful alternative perspective. In proposing the case for multiple rationalities as a framework within which family business networking can be viewed - and in putting forward an initial model - the paper allows the interaction of the different networks within the family business to be more fully acknowledged. Evidence from the literature is presented as a basis for further exploration using empirical approaches and it is emphasised that further and empirical approaches are required. 2014 Springer Science+Business Media New York.523-537articlehttp://10.1007/s11365-014-0297-4