Family Business Heterogeneity in Latin America: A Historical Perspective

This book explores the emergence and evolution of family firms in Latin America, examining how institutions, social capital, and globalization have shaped their development. It offers a fresh perspective on a neglected region for entrepreneurship scholars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 147 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the rich tapestry of family firms across Latin America,spanning from the colonial era to the present day. Throughout the course of Latin American history, institutions emerged to establish order and mitigate the inherent uncertainties of the market. By employing institutional change theory, social capital theory within organizational contexts, and the resource-based view as organizing frameworks, the authors unveil the intricate dynamics that shaped the distinct characteristics of family businesses within the region. Through an in-depth examination of factors such as the influx of foreign settlers, the transition from state-owned enterprises to privatized family business groups, and the profound impact of globalization, the authors shed light on how these developments contributed to the evolution of family firms across Latin America. By presenting a diverse range of case studies encompassing family firms from various countries, this text offers entrepreneurship scholars a fresh and insightful perspective on a region that has often been overlooked in academic discourse.

Weight: 355g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030789305
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021