RT Journal Article
T1 Family cohesion as a longevity factor of business with intergenerational transmission
A1 Fernández Roca, Francisco Javier
A1 López-Manjón, Jesús D.
A1 Gutiérrez Hidalgo, Fernando
K1 Family business
K1 Intergenerational trasmisssion
K1 Family cohesion
K1 Business longevity
AB This article contributes to a line of research in Business History that aims to determine the factors of family business longevity in the long term with the study of individual cases. The literature has identified family cohesion as one of the essential factors for survival. Cohesion may be reinforced or broken at the time of the intergenerational transfer. This study finds that a critical response on the part of the business family to the difficulties associated with intergenerational transfer of control, including modifications to the original plan, is usually based on trust between generations. Within the business family cohesion facilitates intergenerational transfers and, consequently, allows the family to evolve and transform itself into a business dynasty.
PB Cambridge Journals
SN 1467-2227
YR 2014
FD 2014-12
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10433/1943
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10433/1943
LA en
NO Enterprise & Society, Vol. 15 (4): 791-819
NO Universidad Pablo de Olavide
DS RIO
RD May 9, 2026