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Misconceptions About the Theoretical Support for Family Firm Long-Term Orientation

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  • Jess H. Chua
  • James J. Chrisman
  • Hao Wang
  • Saisai Wu

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Long-term orientation has been proposed as one of the differences between family and nonfamily firms. Family business scholars base this difference theoretically on the incumbent generation’s altruism for the next generation and the intention for intrafamily succession. We point out that the applicable boundaries for these two theoretical bases are limited. We also point out misconceptions regarding what these two theoretical bases imply about the long-term oriented behavior of family businesses and discuss implications for empirical research and theory development.

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  • Jess H. Chua & James J. Chrisman & Hao Wang & Saisai Wu, 2025. "Misconceptions About the Theoretical Support for Family Firm Long-Term Orientation," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 49(2), pages 359-374, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:49:y:2025:i:2:p:359-374
    DOI: 10.1177/10422587241300432
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