Diversification decisions in family-controlled firms

Luis R. Gomez-Mejia, Marianna Makri, Martin Larraza Kintana

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Abstract

This study examines diversification decisions of family firms and suggests that on average family firms diversify less both domestically and internationally than non-family firms. When they do diversify, family firms tend to opt for domestic rather than international diversification, and those that go the latter route prefer to choose regions that are 'culturally close'. Lastly, we find that family firms are more willing to diversify as business risk increases. The hypotheses are tested using a sample of 360 firms, 160 of them being family-controlled and the rest (200) non-family-controlled.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)223-252
Number of pages30
JournalJournal of Management Studies
Volume47
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2010
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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