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This paper examines the "economic costs" of not "codifying knowledge" (capturing it for transfer).

This paper examines the "economic costs" of not "codifying knowledge" (capturing it for transfer).

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"This paper examines ways in which patriarchalqfamilistic cultural systems condition responses to the kinds of social and economic changes that challenge family-owned businesses. Using a case study of an ethnic enclave in the southeastern United States, the paper looks at intergenerational succession, paying particular attention to how small firms manage to transfer control within the family. Key to successful transfer is the presence of trust and the utilization of social capital as well as the ability of successive generations to acquire skills that enable them to identify new market niches. The manuscript also discusses how firms manage conflict between old and new ideas, develop informal mechanisms for incorporating new ideas, and maintain the flexibility necessary for market survival."

"amily firms that can leverage entrepreneurial experience and knowledge can shape local economic development. Practitioners concerned with fostering enterprise sustainability need to be aware that family firms cite contrasting goals, resource profiles and requirements. Family firms are not a homogeneous entity. The 'targeting' of support to 'types' of family firms could enable practitioners to satisfy their wealth creation and social inclusion objectives. To stimulate increased critical reflection, insights from agency and stewardship theories were drawn upon to illustrate six conceptualized 'types' of private firms based on company ownership and management structures as well as company objectives. Cross-sectional survey evidence was gathered from key informants in family firms in the UK. An agglomerative hierarchical QUICK CLUSTER analysis identified seven empirical 'types' of family firms. Four out of the six conceptualized 'types' were validated by the exploratory empirical taxonomy. Implications for policy-makers and practitioners as well as researchers are discussed."

Good to look at this!!!!

report on restrictions and economic impact

good to quote this one and the one on "palestinian economy in shambles"

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