Corporate Citizenship and Family Business

Current models of corporate citizenship overlook the growing evidence that most businesses are run by families. Family businesses create a concentration of family values that influence the way business practices and behaviors develop. This book explores the role of the family in business and how it contributes to the corporate citizenship agenda. It will also explore the fact that family businesses tend to take a longer-term approach to business.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Current models of corporate citizenship largely view business as a unified entity, overlooking the growing evidence that most businesses are run by families. Family businesses, the most prevalent form of business across countries, continents, and geopolitical divides, remain largely understudied regarding their approach to corporate citizenship. When families run businesses, they create a concentration of family values that, whether for good or ill, shape the development of business practices and behaviors.

The role of the family in business exerts a significant influence on the broader society, partially mediated through corporate citizenship. This book aims to shed light on current research and practical examples in the fields of family business, business values, and corporate practice. It will also examine the characteristic long-term perspective of family businesses, evident in their environmental stewardship, community engagement, employee development, and innovation.

By bringing together contributions from researchers across various disciplines, including family business, philanthropy, community engagement, corporate social responsibility, innovation, and policy, this book explores the multifaceted ways in which family businesses contribute to the corporate citizenship agenda. It highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating the unique contributions of family businesses in shaping a more sustainable and responsible business landscape.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367237035