... for A-Waters, PTL also gradually grew. To a great extent, the two companies’ partnership was based on the relationship between their owners. However, this relationship changed in 2007 when A-Waters was acquired by a large multinational. A collaboration between two family businesses was transformed...

..., such as decisions related to growth strategy (remain small and unique vs become large and mass scale), to maintain a physical presence vs digital presence and the form of digital presence, are dwelt upon. The case is aimed at graduate students in an entrepreneurship or family business course. It could also...

... objectives 1. Recognize the effects on brand image and sales when CEOs participate in political arenas and publicly discuss social issues. 2. Understand the dynamics behind ethnic family businesses, such as their governance and conflict resolution approach. 3. Assess the value of the corporate board’s...

... Female entrepreneur Family business Strategy External environment Changing competitive environment Beauty supply retail The company initially sold products manufactured by other companies in its beauty supply stores and salons and used them in its beauty schools. Over time, Dudley...

... the family business system, the case delves into making the students understand the circumplex model of the marital and family system. This matrix talks about the flexibility in the business structure along with cohesion in the family unit. The case then gets into the discussion about succession and the new...

...Roland J. Kushner Theoretical basis The case includes theoretical references to family business, organizational culture, resource-based value and leadership. Research methodology The case combines primary and secondary data. There is ample public information about Martin Guitar including...

.... Finally, students are asked to apply Ansoff’s Growth Matrix (Ansoff, 1957) to identify and evaluate the growth options available to the business owners and managers. As an optional pasture for discussion, a stewardship theory perspective can be applied to examine the family business aspect of this case...

.... Partnership Family business Cashflow projections Vineyard Volunteer labour It was Saturday, March 20, 2012, and the Rowan family was sitting in the kitchen of the farmhouse of Edward Rowan, the family patriarch. They were enjoying an early morning breakfast and discussing whether they should plant...

... involved in a family business. An interactive tool allows users to conduct multiple scenario analyses to determine if the company’s manufacturing expansion goals can be achieved while simultaneously honoring the family’s restaurant roots. Relevant courses and levels This case was designed specifically...

... courses and levels Family business management class at the undergraduate or graduate level. Conflict management Family business […] As I approach the sunset of my life, I just have two humble wishes that I always prayed to be granted while I am still alive to see it. For the Intellectual...

... he select to become a manager? Research methodology The authors used a case study methodology. Relevant courses and levels Human resources, selection, staffing, and family business management. Theoretical bases Socioemotional wealth perspective, and agency theory. “Hey Ned, what’s up...

... Alkhafaji , A.F. (2003), Strategic Management: Formulation, Implementation, and Control in a Dynamic Environment , The Haworth Press , New York, NY . Barnes , L.B. and Hershon , S.A. (1989), “ Transferring power in the family business ”, Family Business Review , Vol. 2 No. 2 , pp...