The transacting cognitions of nonfamily employees in the family businesses setting

Ronald K. Mitchell; Eric A. Morse; Pramodita Sharma

doi:10.1016/S0883-9026(03)00059-4

The transacting cognitions of nonfamily employees in the family businesses setting

Ronald K. Mitchell, Eric A. Morse, Pramodita Sharma

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This paper identifies the thinking patterns necessary for nonfamily employees to work effectively within family businesses. Herein, we use transaction cognition theory (Mitchell, R.K., 2001) to systematically identify the extent of cognitive complexity experienced by nonfamily employees, and thereby highlight factors within the cognitive situation that can improve family/nonfamily compatibility and effectiveness. We conclude with a discussion of the transaction cognition theory contribution to theory building.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	533-551
Number of pages	19
Journal	Journal of Business Venturing
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0883-9026(03)00059-4
State	Published - Jul 2003

Keywords

Cognition
Family business
Family business systems
Nonfamily employees
Transaction cognition theory

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