Predictors of Later Generation Family Members’ Commitment to Family Enterprises

Dawson A., Sharma P., Irving PG., Marcus J. and Chirico F. Predictors of Later Generation Family Members’ Commitment to Family Enterprises. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Forthcoming

39 Pages Posted: 20 May 2013 Last revised: 23 Jun 2013

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Alexandra Dawson

Concordia University, Quebec - John Molson School of Business

Pramodita Sharma

Wilfrid Laurier University; University of Vermont - School of Business Administration

P. Gregory Irving

Wilfrid Laurier University - School of Business & Economics

Joel Marcus

Wilfrid Laurier University; York University - Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Francesco Chirico

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

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Date Written: May 20, 2013

Abstract

This study examines the antecedents of different bases of organizational commitment and intention to stay of later generation family members who are currently working in their family firm. Evidence from 199 Canadian and Swiss firms indicates that when these individuals’ identity and career interests are aligned with their family enterprise, they experience affective commitment. Family expectations are associated with normative commitment. Individuals who are concerned about losing inherited financial wealth, or who perceive a lack of alternative career paths, stay with the family enterprise because of continuance commitment. Finally, individuals driven by desire or obligation exhibit low turnover intentions.

Keywords: family business, later generation, commitment, turnover Intentions

Suggested Citation

Dawson, Alexandra and Sharma, Pramodita and Irving, P. Gregory and Marcus, Joel and Chirico, Francesco and Chirico, Francesco, Predictors of Later Generation Family Members’ Commitment to Family Enterprises (May 20, 2013). Dawson A., Sharma P., Irving PG., Marcus J. and Chirico F. Predictors of Later Generation Family Members’ Commitment to Family Enterprises. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2267360

Alexandra Dawson (Contact Author)

Concordia University, Quebec - John Molson School of Business ( email )

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Pramodita Sharma

Wilfrid Laurier University ( email )

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Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5
Canada

University of Vermont - School of Business Administration ( email )

Burlington, VT 05405
United States

P. Gregory Irving

Wilfrid Laurier University - School of Business & Economics ( email )

Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5
Canada
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Joel Marcus

Wilfrid Laurier University ( email )

Waterloo, 6900
Canada

York University - Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies ( email )

Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Canada

Francesco Chirico

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

Jönköping, 55111
Sweden

Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School ( email )

New South Wales 2109
Australia

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