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A comparative study of cooperative relationships in family and non-family businesses

Author(s) -

Franco Maacute rio,

Heiko Haase

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

african journal of business management

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1993-8233

DOI - 10.5897/ajbm11.1286

Subject(s) - alliance , family business , business , order (exchange) , context (archaeology) , argument (complex analysis) , marketing , strategic alliance , industrial organization , political science , finance , paleontology , biochemistry , chemistry , law , biology

The aim of the present article is to find out differences and similarities in inter-firm cooperative relationships among family and non-family businesses, in order to contribute to an integrated theory on strategic alliances and family businesses within the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) context. We found important divergences between both types of businesses, namely in the perceived difficulties and in performance evaluation. The results underpin the importance of trust when family businesses undertake cooperative relationships. An argument for cooperation between family businesses is made. We also present new research issues in family business and strategic alliance research. Key words: Family businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperation, alliances, Portugal.

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