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Ethical Issues in Family Business: Toward a Deeper Understanding and a New Research Agenda

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  • Elias Hadjielias

    (Cyprus University of Technology
    Padjadjaran University)

  • Alfredo Massis

    (University of Chieti-Pescara
    IMD Business School
    Lancaster University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Michael Christofi

    (Cyprus University of Technology
    Vilnius University)

  • Danae Manika

    (Brunel University of London)

  • Stephen Brammer

    (University of Bath)

Abstract

Family business ethics are uniquely shaped by family influence and a strong emphasis on preserving socioemotional wealth. Although research in this area has grown rapidly in recent years, it remains fragmented and underdeveloped. Advancing the field requires a more integrated approach that consolidates existing concepts and dimensions. This paper synthesizes current knowledge and proposes an integrative framework for studying ethical issues in family firms that encompasses ethical determinants, processes, and outcomes. We also examine how existing research contributes to the family business ethics literature and outline directions for future study.

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  • Elias Hadjielias & Alfredo Massis & Michael Christofi & Danae Manika & Stephen Brammer, 2025. "Ethical Issues in Family Business: Toward a Deeper Understanding and a New Research Agenda," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 198(4), pages 715-731, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:198:y:2025:i:4:d:10.1007_s10551-025-05989-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-025-05989-9
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