Naslov
A stewardship perspective in family firms: A new perspective for altruism and social capital

Autori
Azizi, Mohammad ; Salmani Bidgoli, Masoud ; Maley, Jane F. ; Dabić, Marina

Izvornik
Journal of Business Research (0148-2963) 144 (2022); 764-775

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Stewardship theory ; Altruism ; Capabilities ; Family firms ; Social capital
(Stewardship theory ; Altruism ; Capabilities, Family firms ; Social capital)

Sažetak
This research aims to investigate the impact of stewardship in family firms compared to non-family firms. Family firms are typically the dominant business in many countries, yet, the nature, structure, and management can lead to unique behavioural variations compared to non- family firms. This study empirically tests a sample of 316 firms (163 family firms and 153 non- family firms) in Iran. The findings empirically support that stewardship is significantly higher in family firms, and highlights stewardship capabilities as a unique competitive advantage. In this way, the study makes an essential contribution to both theory and practice. For theory, the study has added weight to the importance of the stewardship theory for family businesses. For practice, the study highlights how encouraging and developing stewardship capabilities in family firms offers a unique strategic competitive advantage.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

Napomena
Marina Dabic acknowledging supported by the
Slovenian Research Agency Core Project Funding
"Organizing for Digital" (J5-2555)

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