International expansion of U.S. manufacturing family businesses: The effect of ownership and involvement

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Abstract

Family firms play an important role in today's global economy. However, limited empirical research has identified factors that spur these firms' internationalization. Highlighting the altruism that pervades family firms, this exploratory study examines the individual and interactive effects of family ownership and involvement on subsequent internationalization of a firm's operations. Results from the analyses of 409 U.S. manufacturing firms show that family ownership and involvement in the firm as well as the interaction of this ownership with family involvement are significantly and positively associated with internationalization. The implications of the findings for research and managerial practice are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)495-512
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Business Venturing
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2003

Keywords

  • Family involvement
  • Family ownership
  • International expansion
  • Manufacturing family businesses
  • U.S. manufacturing firms

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