"The expert contributors to this insightful book explore the latest research on women's emancipation through entrepreneurship, specifically in relation to families and family businesses. The chapters analyse the role the family plays and how women interact with their families in developing their...

Governing Public Service Organizations: A Review and Research Agenda -- Governance Issues in Local Public Utilities: The Italian Perspective -- Partial Privatitazion and Public Services Accountability: Evidence from Italy to Norway -- Boards of Directors and State-Owned Enterprises' Innovation

This book presents a unique collection of case studies from across the globe to create a comprehensive understanding of how family firms can respond to future disruptions. Each case contains learning notes with objectives, discussion questions and suggested readings to facilitate learner...

Internationalisation is one of the biggest challenges for family businesses. Although prosperous locally, many of these firms often face several difficulties in entering foreign markets. To date, there are contrasting results with respect to the internationalisation behaviour of family...