Journal of Family Business Management

Editorial Objectives

Family business managers and members must be aware of changing management approaches, processes and strategies which allow them to respond to global competition and a chaotic world, keeping in mind the unique character, culture and attributes of family owned businesses.
The Journal of Family Business Management (JFBM) provides broad and unrivalled coverage of all aspects of contemporary family business strategy and management. With a unique focus on behavioural research, it aims to communicate the latest developments and thinking on the management of family business operations worldwide.

Editorial Criteria

The journal will publish original research articles on all aspects of family business management spread over two issues, with a particular focus on behavioural research; case studies highlighting particular successes or problems in processes or techniques; ‘research notes’ providing short, digestible information of current research projects and debate; book reviews and/or evaluation of other literature in the field; and practitioner commentaries providing a practitioner view of research developments.

Scope/Coverage

The coverage of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

Generation and gender
Family dynamics
New/best practice and interventions
Policy effects and issues
Strategic planning and organizational changes in family firms
Corporate governance and strategy in family business
Impact of family dynamics on management behaviours
Organizational structures
Financial issues
International family-owned business
Ethnicity and transnational cultures
Globalization trends
Communication
Conflict avoidance
Succession planning.

Key Benefits

JFBM is the only journal which brings together thought leadership and applied research conducted by and with practitioners and the academic community and leading actors in the family business arena. Many articles are jointly written by practitioners and academics in the field, and offer invaluable insights into a diverse range of subjects
Combining rigour through strict peer review, with relevance through a theory-into-practice ethos, JFBM is an essential resource for all involved in this dynamic area
JFBM is the only publication in the field to publish broad-based behavioural research in the field of family business studies
The journal will provide a credible outlet for academic articles on the subject of contemporary issues in family business in three key areas: trends and topical issues; strategy and management; global issues and influences and will inform, and be informed by, practice
The journal will provide an original and accessible forum for young researchers in this field, publishing a number of ‘research notes’ in every issue.

What does the field of research think about JFBM?

There is growing criticism that academic research on business is becoming increasingly disconnected from the real-world issues confronting the modern manager. To reconcile this shortcoming, the Journal of Family Business Management (JFBM) offers something rare in the realm of family business literature: functional knowledge. Through a unique blend of applied research, case studies, practitioner commentaries, and unfolding dialogue centered on effectively managing tomorrow's family firm, JFBM bridges theory and practice, highlights best practices, and puts forth prescriptive intelligence from around the world. By providing a forum for academics, practitioners and policy makers to collectively make their research, views, and experiences relevant, JFBM represents the go-to source for those seeking a legitimate yet accessible source on the opportunities and challenges facing the most ubiquitous organizational form in the world.
Dr Mike Braun, University of Montana, USA

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Key Journal Audiences

JFBM has wide and general appeal, including researchers in the field of family business and management strategy; CEOs in family owned SMEs or multi-national corporations; public sector management; worldwide policy makers.

Journal of Family Business Management is Indexed and Abstracted in:

ABI Inform
British Library
Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Management
EBSCO
INSPEC
Summon

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News

10-07-2012: Call for papers - Enacting Strategy in Family Businesses