征稿期刊

Journal of Business Research

期刊级别

IF 9.8 (JCR 2024)

SSCI

Q1 (BUSINESS 14/316)

征稿主题

Reframing Family Business Research around Ownership: Competence, Relationships, and Purpose

细分领域

Purposeful Ownership and Value Creation

How do family businesses use ownership to align business strategy with long-term relational and societal goals?

How does purposeful ownership contribute to value creation beyond financial performance, particularly in sustaining family legacy and stakeholder well-being?

What capabilities enable family businesses to effectively exercise ownership in ways that balance financial, relational, and ethical considerations?

Ownership Competence and Decision-Making

How do family businesses develop and apply ownership competences to navigate uncertainty and ensure long-term sustainability?

How does ownership competence influence decision-making in family firms, particularly in balancing family control, professional management, and stakeholder relationships?

What factors enhance or weaken ownership competence in family businesses, and how do these affect firm resilience and adaptability?

Family Dynamics and Ownership Relationships

How do personal relationships within the owning family shape ownership decisions and governance structures?

What role does trust play in sustaining ownership across generations and fostering commitment among nonfamily stakeholders?

How do family businesses resolve conflicts related to ownership, particularly when family members have differing views on the firm’s purpose and future direction?

Employee and Stakeholder Engagement

How do family businesses translate ownership purpose into meaningful engagement with nonfamily employees?

In what ways do relational governance and ownership values shape relationships with suppliers, customers, and external stakeholders?

How does ownership influence nonfamily employees’ sense of belonging, motivation, and long-term commitment?

The Changing Landscape of Ownership Decision-Making

How do family businesses navigate tensions between relational, purpose-driven ownership and algorithmic, efficiency-driven decision-making?

What are the risks and benefits of integrating data-driven strategies within ownership structures that prioritize human relationships?

How do family firms ensure accountability in decision-making while balancing human intuition and technological advancements?

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026