Claves de éxito de las empresas familiares multigeneracionales. En primer Lugar, una empresa familiar debe ser una empresa eficaz y competitiva, y como tal debe adecuarse a las exigencias del mercado y de la competencia para evolucionar y asegurar su continuidad a largo plazo. Para ello es fundamental promover la innovación de sus productos, la competitividad de sus procesos, la eficiencia en su gestión, la motivación, compromiso y preparación de su personal, y la calidad de su liderazgo. En segundo lugar, toda empresa familiar debe responder adecuadamente a los retos específicos de una empresa que es propiedad de una familia, y, en especial, la incorporación de miembros de la familia a la empresa, la planificación del relevo generacional, el mantenimiento de unas relaciones fluidas entre familiares y no familiares en la empresa, las decisiones relacionadas con la propiedad de la empresa familiar, y el gobierno de la empresa familiar. Y, en tercer lugar, toda empresa familiar debe responder adecuadamente a los problemas específicos que se le plantean a una familia empresaria, y en especial los relacionados con la formulación de la planificación estratégica familiar, el gobierno familiar, la distribución y utilización de la riqueza creada por la empresa familiar, la formación y educación de la siguiente generación, el mantenimiento de unas fluidas relaciones familiares, la conservación del legado familiar o el mantenimiento de la unidad y el compromiso familiar con la empresa. El libro se ha redactado en base a este esquema. Los temas que se presentan resumen la investigación más actual existente sobre la empresa familiar aunque presentada de forma práctica. Además, en el texto se complementa el desarrollo conceptual de cada tema con la descripción de un caso al final de cada capitulo.

Replete with examples of some of the world's most famous family businesses--Adolfo Domínguez, Codorniu, Gucci, Lladró, and more--this exploration examines the emotionality that characterizes the heart of these enterprises and reveals the conflicts and struggles for control that can result from it, especially during periods of succession when one generation hands the reins of power to another. Repleto de ejemplos de algunas de las empresas familiares más famosas del mundo--Adolfo Domínguez, Codorniu, Gucci, Lladró y otras--esta exploración examina la emotividad que caracteriza lo esencial de estas firmas y revela los conflictos y luchas por el control que pueden resultar, especialmente durante periodos de sucesión cuando una generación le da las riendas de poder a otra.

Family firm research has shown that the cooperative resolution of conflict between the incumbent entrepreneur and his successor is crucial for the survival of the family firm. Dispute resolution research suggests that a third party acting as mediator can provide valuable support to their efforts. Father to Son synthesizes insights from both lines of research to propose when, and how, mediation can contribute to the resolution of family firm succession conflicts. It offers a clear framework to guide family firm members, as well as their advisors, through the succession process.

The Routledge Companion to Family Business offers a definitive survey of a field that has seen rapid growth in research in recent years. Edited by leading scholars with contributions from the top minds in family business from around the world, this volume provides researchers and scholars with a comprehensive understanding of the state of the discipline. Over 25 chapters address a wide variety of subjects, providing readers with a thorough review of the key research themes in the modern family firm, such as corporate social responsibility and bank debt rationing. International examples cover a wide range of economies including China, Europe, and Latin America. The book will appeal to undergraduates, postgraduates and business instructors seeking a definitive view of the issues and solutions that affect and support family business.

Women are now leading companies and other enterprises in significant numbers—in developing countries as well as the Western world. This set examines the specific ways in which entrepreneurial women create success and considers how the growing prevalence of female entrepreneurs will change the world. This two-volume work provides balanced and thorough coverage of women entrepreneurs in multicultural and international contexts as well as in the Western world. Entrepreneurial Women: New Management and Leadership Models explores how women everywhere are empowering themselves socially and economically through entrepreneurship and business ownership. The contributors consider how discrimination against women in the workplace can contribute to the inspiration to become business owners in the first place and document the experiences of African American women entrepreneurs as well as women in distinct settings such as China, Africa, rural Jamaica, and Silicon Valley. The work draws on empirical studies, data sets, case studies, and descriptions of career trajectories to portray the realities of women entrepreneurs today. Readers will understand the distinctive challenges and opportunities involved with the entrepreneurship process for women-owned businesses, grasp how women have overcome their disadvantages in getting funding and accessing capital, and learn about the unique management and leadership style of women entrepreneurs.