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Sources and Consequences of Distinctive Familiness: An Introduction

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  • James J. Chrisman
  • Jess H. Chua
  • Lloyd Steier

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Family firms are unique organizational forms as a result of the interactions between family members, the family, and the business. Distinctive familiness has been used as a notion to encompass these interactions and the consequent systemic synergies that could lead to competitive advantages. This introduction discusses the notion and reviews the papers and commentaries in this special issue within the context of their contributions to our understanding of the possible sources and consequences of distinctive familiness.

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  • James J. Chrisman & Jess H. Chua & Lloyd Steier, 2005. "Sources and Consequences of Distinctive Familiness: An Introduction," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 29(3), pages 237-247, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:29:y:2005:i:3:p:237-247
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6520.2005.00080.x
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