Family firms, do they grow slower than non-family firms?
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- Master of Science [1612]
Sammendrag
This study seeks to answer whether family firms grow slower than non-family
firms in Norway, and if family firm’s inherent characteristics explains differing
growth. Our research analyses four different measurements of growth: Sales,
Operating income, Total assets and Wage. Out of 12 industries, we find that
family firms grow slower in 6 industries, but quicker in 2 industries. Our tests
show that none of the following explains the differing growth: risk aversion, lack
of business planning or family ties over professionalism. Lastly, we also discuss
possible reasons for different growth scenarios across industries.
Beskrivelse
Masteroppgave(MSc) in Master of Science in Business, Finance - Handelshøyskolen BI, 2017