This article focuses on the role of cognitive biases in failed external party takeovers. Our central issue is to understand how and to what extent external acquirers’ cognitive biases could lead to managerial errors in small- and medium-sized external party takeovers. Our sample comprises five...

Purpose: The objective of the study is to explore legitimation dynamics in a public–private integration process and to gain insights on the specific role of CSR in triggering public–private logics. Design/methodology/approach: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is part of firms' strategy...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the major difficulties and challenges encountered during the crucial process of family succession. In this study, the authors list and analyze issues encountered by managers or by the CEO of a family business. Design/methodology/approach: Using...

This study examines to what extent different types of CEOs in family firms influence external and internal stakeholder-related CSP as compared to CEOs in nonfamily firms. Linking family CEO and nonfamily CEO with CSR outcomes, we provide evidence that family CEOs are positively associated with...