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Descendant CEOs and cross-border acquisitions in family firms: The moderating role of family involvement
Research suggests that family firms exhibit substantial heterogeneity in their internationalization strategies, yet the role of descendant CEOs in shaping these decisions remains underexplored. Integrating the socioemotional wealth (SEW) perspective with the willingness and ability framework (WAF), we examine how family involvement influences the size of cross-border acquisitions (CBAs) in family firms. Using a panel of 370 publicly listed Indian family firms, we find that descendant CEOs exhibit a distinct strategic conservatism, opting for smaller CBAs than founder and outsider CEOs. This aversion to large CBAs is reinforced by higher family ownership and greater family board representation, which amplify SEW concerns. However, independent directors on the board mitigate this conservatism by encouraging larger CBAs. Our findings highlight the nuanced role of governance structures in shaping internationalization strategies, demonstrating that family firm heterogeneity, particularly differences in CEO type, ownership concentration, and board composition, significantly influences risk-taking in CBAs.
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Long Range Planning (LRP) is an internationally renowned journal specializing in the field of strategic management. Since its establishment in 1968, the journal has consistently published original research, garnering a strong reputation among academics. LRP actively encourages the submission of articles that involve empirical research and theoretical perspectives, including studies that provide critical assessments and analysis of the current state of knowledge in crucial strategic areas. The primary user base of LRP primarily comprises individuals from academic backgrounds, with the journal playing a dual role within this community. Firstly, it serves as a platform for the dissemination of research findings among academic researchers. Secondly, it serves as a channel for the transmission of ideas that can be effectively utilized in educational settings. The articles published in LRP cater to a diverse audience, including practicing managers and students in professional programs. While some articles may focus on practical applications, others may primarily target academic researchers. LRP adopts an inclusive approach to empirical research, accepting studies that draw on various methodologies such as primary survey data, archival data, case studies, and recognized approaches to data collection.