Sustainability in family business settings: a strategic entrepreneurship perspective

IF 3.6 Q2 MANAGEMENT

Journal of Family Business Management Pub Date : 2024-02-07 DOI:10.1108/jfbm-01-2024-0001

Mahwish Jamil, Simon Stephens, Ahmad Firdause Md Fadzil

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Abstract

Purpose

Family business sustainability is a critical issue. This study considers if adopting a strategic entrepreneurship orientation can support the sustainability of a family business.

Design/methodology/approach

A qualitative approach is used, in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve family business owners. Data collected during the interviews provides insights into understanding, practices, motivations, behaviours and attitudes relating to sustainability.

Findings

Although awareness of sustainability processes and procedures is found to be low, sustainability is important to the family business. However, sustainability is not managed or implemented systematically.

Originality/value

The paper presents a new model to describe the sustainability practices of family businesses. Adoption of strategic entrepreneurship is advocated as mechanism for improving sustainability. Practical and policy implications are suggested to enhance the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives in family business settings.

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家族企业的可持续性：战略创业视角

目的家族企业的可持续性是一个关键问题。本研究探讨了采用战略创业导向能否支持家族企业的可持续发展。研究采用定性方法，对 12 名家族企业主进行了半结构化访谈。访谈中收集的数据有助于深入了解与可持续发展相关的理解、实践、动机、行为和态度。研究结果虽然对可持续发展流程和程序的认识不足，但可持续发展对家族企业非常重要。原创性/价值本文提出了一个描述家族企业可持续发展实践的新模型。提倡采用战略创业作为提高可持续性的机制。本文提出了在家族企业环境中提高可持续发展措施有效性的实践和政策影响。

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Journal of Family Business Management MANAGEMENT-

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5.50

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33.30%

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