Dynamic Capabilities and Trans-Generational Value Creation in Family Firms: The Role of Organizational Culture

International Small Business Journal, Vol. 28, No. 5, pp. 487–504, 2010

19 Pages Posted: 18 Nov 2012

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Francesco Chirico

Jonkoping University - Jonkoping International Business School (JIBS); Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School

Mattias Nordqvist

Jonkoping University - Jonkoping International Business School (JIBS); Babson College - Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship

Date Written: 2010

Abstract

While some research on entrepreneurship in family businesses has focused on transgenerational value creation, a gap exists in understanding how such value is generated across generations. The present research offers insights through the lens of dynamic capabilities, which are created by knowledge and in turn generate entrepreneurial performance and value creation. A model is built based on literature and case research. The crucial role of the organizational culture emerges through the empirical study. Family inertia is considered to be a factor preventing the creation of dynamic capabilities. We find that family inertia depends on characteristics of the family business culture, where paternalism and entrepreneurial orientation influence family inertia positively and negatively, respectively. Family firms from Switzerland and Italy active in the beverage industry represent the empirical context. Theoretical and practical implications are offered.

Keywords: dynamic capabilities, resources, value creation, organizational culture, family firm

Suggested Citation

Chirico, Francesco and Chirico, Francesco and Nordqvist, Mattias, Dynamic Capabilities and Trans-Generational Value Creation in Family Firms: The Role of Organizational Culture (2010). International Small Business Journal, Vol. 28, No. 5, pp. 487–504, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2177294

Francesco Chirico (Contact Author)

Jonkoping University - Jonkoping International Business School (JIBS) ( email )

Jönköping, 55111
Sweden

Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School ( email )

New South Wales 2109
Australia

Mattias Nordqvist

Jonkoping University - Jonkoping International Business School (JIBS) ( email )

Jönköping, 55111
Sweden

Babson College - Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship

231 Forest Street
Babson Park, MA 02457-0310
United States

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