Addressing the theory-practice divide in family business research: The case of shareholder agreements

• Published in: Journal of family business strategy Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 100395
• Main Authors: Binz Astrachan, Claudia, Astrachan, Joseph H., Kotlar, Josip, Michiels, Anneleen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2021
• Subjects: Family business; Family maturity; Shareholder agreements; Theory of fit; Theory of fit; Shareholder agreements; Family maturity; Family business

•We present a conceptual analysis and classification of family shareholder agreements.•We theorize on the effects that different types of shareholder agreements have on the family business system.•We identify the family's value and goal system and its level of maturity as key sources of busines...