Essays about: "Family business transition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Family business transition.

1. 1. Mastering the shift: exploring external CEO successions in a comparative case study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Nils Karlflo; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Actor-Network Theory; ANT; actors; negotiations; Sociology of translation; Management; Corporate Governance; CEO successions; CEO retirements; CEO departure; chief executive officer; boards; chairman of the board; externalizing; owner-led; owner-steered; owner-led companies; process theory; translation theory; family successions;

   Abstract : This paper critically examines the claim made by previous research that explains CEO successions as a result of a linear process, influenced by isolated factors of causality succeeding one another. Thus, it seeks to provide a more nuanced understanding of the process of CEO successions, acknowledges the complexity, ambiguity, and unpredictability in its nature. READ MORE

3. 2. Understanding the Role of Family-Controlled Investment Companies in Sustainable Development: A Study on Swedish Corporations listed on the OMX Stockholm Large Cap

   University essay from

   Author : Nick Hellström; Karl Jakob Härgestam; Maxmilian Stenström; [2023]
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   Abstract : Background: Research has shown the need for a transition into business models incorporating environmental, social and governance in their organizations to achieve sustainable development. Family-controlled and owned investment corporations have the potential to use their leverage and influence to encourage sustainable development. READ MORE

4. 3. Which factors act as the main motivators for ecopreneurs in Sweden to start their green-green ventures?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Daan van Lonkhuizen; Axel Åman; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; ecopreneurs; green-green ventures; motivators; venture creation; Sweden.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: Ecopreneurs are individuals who engage in entrepreneurial activities, starting green-green ventures, and focusing on sustainability. Ecopreneurs are shown to be key drivers in our society’s transition toward sustainability. This research focuses on environmental sustainability and the reason these individuals engage in ecopreneurship. READ MORE

5. 4. Navigating the Growth Paradox in an Incumbent Business Context : Managerial Implications from a Degrowth Perspective

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Sabrina Dietrichs; Gitte Thorsén; [2023]
   Keywords : Degrowth; Degrowth Frameworks; Growth Paradigm; Growth Paradox; Organizational Paradox Theory; Managerial Paradox Response; Post-Growth Economy;

   Abstract : Our study investigates how the organizational growth paradox is perceived and managed by incumbent firms from a degrowth perspective. There is a growing critique against the growth paradigm, an increasing support for its abandonment. Scholars are calling for a paradigm shift towards a post-growth economy. READ MORE

6. 5. Promoting sustainable market development : a case study of wooden multi-story buildings

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

   Author : Gustaf Braunstein; [2020]
   Keywords : innovation; market development; regional innovation systems RIS ; small and medium-sized enterprises SME ; sustainable development; wooden multi-story construction WMC ; flervåningshusbyggande i trä; hållbar utveckling; marknadsutveckling; regionala innovationssystem; små- och medelstora företag;

   Abstract : Our planet and societies are about to radically change in becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. Particular drivers for change can be identified as massive environmental and social challenges, such as climate changes, poverty and financial crises. READ MORE