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Family Business Management

Family Business Management

Code	13973
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	7,5
Workload	TP(30H)
Scientific area	Management
Entry requirements	not aplicable
Mode of delivery	face to face
Work placements	no
Learning outcomes	To understand the particularities of family firms To understand the particularities of the research in the field of family business To be able to discuss issues in the area of Family Business To show ability to communicate results To understand the particularities of family firms To understand the particularities of the research in the field of family business To be able to discuss issues in the area of Family Business To show ability to communicate results
Syllabus	1. Economic relevance of Family Businesses 2. Definition of Family Business 3. The complexity of objectives in family businesses and how they impact decision making 4. Principal theories research in family businesses research 5. Performance 6. The influence of the family in the company 7. New trends in family businesses
Main Bibliography	Astrachan, J., Klein, S. e Smyrnios, K. (2002) - The F-PEC scale of family influence: a proposal for solving the family business definition problem, Family Business Review. vol.15, n°1. Gallo, M. e Ribeiro, V. (1996) - A gestão das empresas familiares, edição Iberconsult, Lisboa. vol.XI, n°1. Handler, W. (1989a) - Methodological issues and considerations in studying family business, Family Business Review. Fall. Jensen, M. e Meckling, W. (1976) - Theory of the firm: managerial behavior, agency costs and ownership structure, Journal of Financial Economics. n°3. McCollom, M. (1990) - Problems and prospects in clinical research on family firms Family Business Review, vol. Ill, n°3. Ussman, A. (2004) - Empresas Familiares, edições Sílabo, Lisboa. Wortman, M. (1994) - Theoretical foundations for family-owned business: a conceptual and research-based paradigm, Family Business Review, vol.VII, n°1.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.