Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2002
Abstract
The establishment of a field of study or a discipline with academic or professional standing requires, among other things, a body of knowledge that expands understanding of that domain. This paper looks at the literature on establishing a unique field of study, reviews the foundational research in family business (1980s) and four recent years (1997-2001) of published family business research found in several outlets. We find that family business research is becoming increasingly sophisticated and rigorous. This bodes well for the development of an independent field for family business. Recommendations are offered to further the professionalization of family business as an academic and professional domain.
Journal Title
Family Business Review
Journal ISSN
0894-4865
Volume
15
Issue
4
First Page
337
Last Page
350
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1111/j.1741-6248.2002.00337.x