In the family business system, the family and business subsystems overlap, thereby reciprocally and dynamically influencing each other. When a son- or daughter-in-law enters the family, the equilibrium of the family business system alters in terms of conflicts and emotions. In this study, we embrace family systems theory to conceptually devise how child-in-law entry in the family spurs strategic change in the business subsystem. Building on this speculation, we introduce a multi-level framework of the emotional and relational mechanisms that unfold at the family-business interface. Our study offers insights to family business research, family systems theory, and strategic management, as well as outlining promising directions for future research.

(2022). Family business system dynamics in the aftermath of in-law entry: A reflection on emotions and strategic change [journal article - articolo]. In LONG RANGE PLANNING. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10446/228149

Family business system dynamics in the aftermath of in-law entry: A reflection on emotions and strategic change

Mismetti, Marco;Rondi, Emanuela;Bettinelli, Cristina
2022-09-06

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In the family business system, the family and business subsystems overlap, thereby reciprocally and dynamically influencing each other. When a son- or daughter-in-law enters the family, the equilibrium of the family business system alters in terms of conflicts and emotions. In this study, we embrace family systems theory to conceptually devise how child-in-law entry in the family spurs strategic change in the business subsystem. Building on this speculation, we introduce a multi-level framework of the emotional and relational mechanisms that unfold at the family-business interface. Our study offers insights to family business research, family systems theory, and strategic management, as well as outlining promising directions for future research.
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Mismetti, Marco; Rondi, Emanuela; Bettinelli, Cristina
(2022). Family business system dynamics in the aftermath of in-law entry: A reflection on emotions and strategic change [journal article - articolo]. In LONG RANGE PLANNING. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10446/228149
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