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Family business succession roadblock model based on fuzzy linguistic preference relations

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This study investigates how to reduce future barriers to succession and other problems related to family governance by constructing a succession roadblock map. The study explores succession roadblocks in family businesses and provides a succession planning tool that is based on empirical data from 42 director members of the Taiwan Institute of Directors. An analytical hierarchy of family business succession and succession roadblocks are divided into three categories: family roadblocks, institutional roadblocks, and market roadblocks. Next, this study calculates the weights and rankings of the severity of such roadblocks and the likelihood of their occurrence. Specifically, this study constructs a succession roadblock matrix that categorizes succession roadblocks into four categories: the ownership dilution model, sell or withdraw model, ownership management model, and dispersive ownership model. This study also establishes a roadblock strategy matrix for successor positioning and proposes suggestions for practical strategic planning to overcome the challenges of succession roadblocks.

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  • Liu, Fangyi, 2021. "Family business succession roadblock model based on fuzzy linguistic preference relations," The North American Journal of Economics and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 55(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecofin:v:55:y:2021:i:c:s1062940820301522
    DOI: 10.1016/j.najef.2020.101255
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