Theories of Family Business
Next Gen
Governance
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100

This theory suggests individuals have different experiences and outcomes due to their place in the family.

What is Birth Order Theory

100

Hunter Boyd described the type of agreement he recommends when families are unwilling to implement a prenuptial agreement.

What is a buy/sell agreement.

100

This is the smallest stable relationship system - one side in conflict - two sides in harmony.

What is a triangle.

100

The name of the company of which Julie Charlestein is CEO.

What is Premier Dental.

100

This term means giving preference to family members for a role or job.

What is nepotism.

200

This theory suggests owners and managers will act as responsible stewards of family assets because the business creates a family legacy.

What is Stewardship Theory.

200

This is the strongest, most desirable form of commitment. 

What is affective commitment. 

200

This form of governance is selected by the owners, provides advice, and has no liability.

What is a Board of Advisors or Advisory Board.

200

This occurs when family firm leaders gather information about the work effectiveness and productivity of employees.

What is monitoring.
200

Anticipating the needs of others is an example of this concept.

What is Altruism.

300

This theory suggests that there are overlapping roles in the family business.

What is Systems Theory.

300

This is the #1 characteristic that senior generation members want to see in the next gen.

What is integrity.

300

This was identified the biggest skills gap for Family Business Boards.

What is HR-Talent Management.

300

In the 5 core rights accompanying family ownership, the right to structure governance describes this right.

What is Right to Decide.

300

Most Family Business Boards have this may members. 

What is 5-7.

400

This theory suggests families have noneconomic goals that meet the family's affective needs.

What is Socioemotional Wealth.

400

Name the reward for next gen family members that deals with the experience and knowledge they obtain from exposure to the business.

What is Tacit Knowledge

400

This family business governance problem occurs when family owners supervise nonfamily managers and owners make all the decisions.

What is owner holdup.

400

Test that describes unplanned challenges that leaders must face (From Tests of a Prince). 

What are circumstantial tests.

400

This term is the board's legal responsibility to act in the best interest of the family business.

What is fiduciary responsibility.

500

Moral Hazard is a problem explained by this theory.

What is Agency Theory.

500

This form of commitment could be illustrated by Kahlil staying with the family business because he felt like he shouldn't let his Dad down.

What is normative commitment. 

500

This form of governance defines broad strategic direction, develops leadership succession and enacts policies.

What is the Board of Directors.

500

Describes choosing the best candidates to hire from the small pool of candidates your considered more seriously.

What is Selection.

500
Behaviors that involved going beyond the call of duty and performing more than assigned tasks.

What are extra role behaviors.

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