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2018-2019 Graziadio Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graziadio Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OTMT 630 Family Business (2)


Family businesses are the most prevalent form of organization in the world today. In the United States, family businesses account for approximately half the GDP with more than 130 Fortune 500 companies falling into this category. Given the dominance of this business model in today’s global economy, it is important that all managers understand the unique culture, values, and perspective that family ownership brings to business relationships, partnerships, and strategic alliances. This course will investigate the dynamic interaction between family ownership, corporate governance, and management.