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Decoding the dark sides of family business: a synthesis, and future research agenda

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Numerous contributions to family business recognize its positive impact on economic and social development. However, literature often overlooks the harmful aspects. To fill this void, we conduct a multidisciplinary systematic literature review to analyze the current state of the different dimensions of the dark sides of family business (FB) literature and synthesize the findings into a holistic framework. Our study employs a qualitative synthesis approach to propose a new unified definition of the dark side of FB, identify the antecedents, and analyze the consequences. Subsequently, we identify areas that require greater attention and outline a promising future agenda for advancing the literature on dark side of FB.

Source: Review of Managerial Science

DOI: 10.1007/s11846-025-00860-7

Authors: Amitabh Anand, Attila Wieszt, Éva Vajda

Institutions: Excelia Business School, Corvinus University of Budapest

Language: English

Topic: Family Business Performance and Succession

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190

Funder: Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem