Anatomy of a rural meat operation: the family values/firm strategy nexus at Jackson's of Symington, c. 1890-1981

The study examines family influence on strategic direction and implementation through an analysis of the growth of leading producer of meat from the late 1920s to 1981. It traces Jackson's development from a startup before 1900 to its specialization in the production of lamb and mutton for Lond...

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Published inBusiness history Vol. 56; no. 7; p. 1143
Main Authors McKinstry, Sam, Ying Yong Ding, Livingstone, Ron
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Frank Cass & Company Ltd 01.11.2014
Subjects
Analysis
Company business management
Economic aspects
Family corporations
Family-owned business enterprises
Family-owned businesses
Management
Meat industry
Production management
Strategic planning (Business)
England
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Summary:The study examines family influence on strategic direction and implementation through an analysis of the growth of leading producer of meat from the late 1920s to 1981. It traces Jackson's development from a startup before 1900 to its specialization in the production of lamb and mutton for London's wholesale markets, and its eventual withdrawal from the market in 1981 following problems associated with the EEC, which worsened trading conditions and outcomes.
ISSN:0007-6791