The effects of family dynamics on diversification strategy: Empirical evidence from French companies

Journal of Family Business Strategy

Volumn 1, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 224-235

  Ducassy, Isabelle ^a   Prevot, Frédéric ^a  

^a KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL   (France)

Author keywords

Agency theory; Diversification; Family business; France; Stewardship theory; Strategic management

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649306437     PISSN: 18778585     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfbs.2010.10.001     Document Type: Article

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