Background: Intestate death can lead to the distribution of assets against the personal wishes of the deceased and is a problem in India, as 80% of Indians die without making a last will. Following the concepts of decision theory (i.e., the theory of choice), stewardship theory, agency theory,...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of financial support from non-resident family members (FSNRFM) on the financial performance of newer agribusiness firms in India. Design/methodology/approach: Owners of newer agribusiness firms (five years old or less) from India were...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of the level of religious beliefs and individual spirituality of small business owners on their decision to insure. Design/methodology/approach: Small business owners from India were asked about their perceptions regarding the...

Purpose: This study tests the impact of family control on information technology (IT) investment and IT adoption in MSMEs in India. Design/methodology/approach: This study employs a survey research design. Micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners in India were surveyed to test the...