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  • July 9, 2013
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  • Harvard Business Review (website)

Why Fights Erupt in Family Businesses

By: Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer
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Abstract

Lack of boundaries and formal structure create potential for nasty (and lasting) disagreements.

Keywords

Family Business; Conflict and Resolution; Organizational Structure

Citation

Baron, Josh, and Rob Lachenauer. "Why Fights Erupt in Family Businesses." Harvard Business Review (website) (July 9, 2013).
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Josh Baron

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