کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1020209 | 940849 | 2011 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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In this article we compare the governance choices of family and non-family firms regarding their subcontracting tendencies. Based on transaction cost theory, we argue that family firms are less likely to engage in subcontracting than non-family firms and that kinship ties, the extent to which a family firm's production activities are important, and cost minimization concerns influence the extent to which family firms utilize subcontractors. Using a sample of small, established firms, we find support for our hypotheses as well as for the use of transaction cost theory logic to explain family firm behavior.
Research highlights
► We compare family and non-family firms regarding their propensity to subcontract.
► We find that family firms are less likely to subcontract than non-family firms.
► Kinship ties, importance of activities, and cost concerns affect subcontracting decisions.
Journal: Journal of Family Business Strategy - Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2011, Pages 26–33