Family firm internationalization: Past research and an agenda for the future

• DOI: 10.1057/s41267-021-00425-2
• Publication Date: 2021-06-14T10:03:00Z
• Authors: Jean-Luc Arregle; Francesco Chirico; Liena Kano; Sumit K. Kundu; Antonio Majocchi; William S. Schulze
• Keywords: International business; Conceptual framework; Family business; Discipline; Conceptual model; Structuring

Abstract Although the study of family firm internationalization has generated considerable scholarly attention, existing research offered varied and at times incompatible findings on how ownership management shape internationalization. To improve our understanding internationalization, we systematically review 220 conceptual empirical studies published over past three decades, structuring comprehensive overview this field according to seven core international business (IB) themes. We assess literature propose directions for future by developing an integrative framework that links IB theory with perspectives used in reviewed body work. a agenda advocates cross-disciplinary, multi-theoretic, cross-level approach studying conclude potential contribute valuable insights scholarship increasing attention methodological issues, including micro-level affective motivations, background social institutions, temporal perspectives, multi-level analyses.