Developing theory-grounded family business research: Some suggestions

Shaker A. Zahra

doi:10.1016/j.jfbs.2015.10.004

Developing theory-grounded family business research: Some suggestions

Shaker A. Zahra

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Theoretically grounded research is important for the continued development and growth of the family business field. This article identifies some recurring problems observed in theory building and testing in family business research and how to best avoid them. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding theories' assumptions, propositions and boundaries as well as the need to contextualize arguments, designs, analysis and interpretations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3-7
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Family Business Strategy
Volume	7
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfbs.2015.10.004
State	Published - Mar 1 2016

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Context
Engaged scholarship
Family business research
Theory building

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