Social Issues in the Family Enterprise. (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van Gils, Anita; Dibrell, Clay; Neubaum, Donald O.; Craig, Justin B.
• Other Names: Craig Justin B. guest-editor.; Dibrell Clay guest-editor.; Neubaum Donald O. guest-editor.; Van Gils Anita guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Family business review. Volume 27:Number 3(2014:Sep.)
• Page Start: 193
• Page End: 205
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: social issues -- social problems -- family enterprise -- corporate social responsibility (CSR) -- ethics -- philanthropy; Family-owned business enterprises -- United States -- Periodicals; Home labor -- United States -- Periodicals; Small business -- United States -- Periodicals; New business enterprises -- United States -- Periodicals; 658.045
• DOI: 10.1177/0894486514542398
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-4865

Abstract

In this introduction, we discuss social issue research in the management and family business literatures, focusing on ethics, corporate social responsibility, and philanthropic practices of family enterprises. Next, we introduce and highlight four articles accepted for publication. The editorial concludes by presenting future research questions at the social issues—family business interface. Our review of 35 articles, as well as those included in this Special Issue, suggest that family businesses are more attuned and attentive to social issues and stakeholders than nonfamily business. Noneconomic motivations (e.g., reputation, socioemotional wealth, and stewardship) appear particularly salient to family enterprises.