This Ph.D. thesis is a cumulative dissertation of three studies that aim to contribute to the reevaluation of corporate governance mechanisms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which is a relatively unexplored region in the literature despite the prevalence of unique taxonomies and...

Part 1: remarks on the methodology of financial management from theory and practice -- From impact to insight - family business and financial leadership in practice and theory -- Five development stages of financial management of family businesses -- Part 2: transparency: kickstarter for...

This doctoral thesis explores three distinct aspects of owner control in private firms. The three paper projects, which constitute the extant dissertation, shed light on the overarching topic of owner control in private firms by elaborating on (1) the formation of business dynasties, (2)...

Introducing a new concept in family businesses Transgenerational Entrepreneurship addresses how these businesses achieve growth and longevity through entrepreneurial activities. It focuses on the resources, capabilities and mindsets that families develop and draw upon in order to be...

Transgenerational entrepreneurship, as a discipline, examines the processes, resources and capabilities that allow family enterprises to create social and economic value over time in order to succeed beyond the first generation of business owners. While tangible resources such as financial and...