Understanding the Family Business, Second Edition
by Keanon J. Alderson  (Author)

About the Author
Keanon Alderson PhD is an author, columnist, consultant, speaker, and expert on the subject of family businesses.  A university professor teaching marketing and entrepreneurship courses in addition to his popular family business management course, professor Alderson wrote his doctoral dissertation on family business decision making. Professor Alderson is an engaging public speaker, and has presented at numerous conferences around the world. Not only is professor Alderson academically qualified to write about family business issues, he is also professionally qualified having worked in his family's business for 17 years. He presently owns a family business with his wife Sandy.

Book Description
This outstanding book provides you with a detailed look at family businesses, the most prevalent form of business in the world. Whether you are a business student, or a member of a family who owns a business, you will definitely benefit from this book, which leads with an introduction to the unique nature of family businesses. Inside, the author explores the many differences between a family-owned business and a nonfamily-owned business. He discusses the major family business theories and shows how family firms make business decisions. This book also defines the significant issues prevalent in family firms and explores the most problematic issue: the succession or the transfer of ownership to the next generation. If you are a professional advisor to family firms—such as accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance providers, and financial services—you’ll undoubtedly develop a better understanding for your clients.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1  An Overview of the Family Business
Chapter 2  Differences Between Family and Nonfamily Firms
Chapter 3  Family Business Theories
Chapter 4  Family Business Decision Making
Chapter 5  Family Business Issues and Generational Differences
Chapter 6  Succession
Chapter 7  Governance, Advisors, and Boards
Chapter 8  Success Tips for Family Business Owners, Employers, and Professionals
Chapter 9  Trends in Family Business and Future Research
Conclusion
Appendix A: Selected Further Reading
Appendix B: Family Business Resources
Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix D: Family Business Checklist
Notes
References
Index

Series: Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Collection
Length: 162 pages
Publisher: Business Expert Press， 2nd Edition (May，2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1631575732
ISBN-13: 978-1631575747