Abstract
Family business ethics are uniquely shaped by family influence and a strong emphasis on preserving socioemotional wealth. Although research in this area has grown rapidly in recent years, it remains fragmented and underdeveloped. Advancing the field requires a more integrated approach that consolidates existing concepts and dimensions. This paper synthesizes current knowledge and proposes an integrative framework for studying ethical issues in family firms that encompasses ethical determinants, processes, and outcomes. We also examine how existing research contributes to the family business ethics literature and outline directions for future study.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 100798 |
| Journal | Journal of Business Ethics |
| Early online date | 2 Apr 2025 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2 Apr 2025 |
Acknowledgements
We thank the editor and anonymous reviewers for the guidance and insightful comments throughout the review process.Funding
Open access funding provided by the Cyprus Libraries Consortium (CLC). Part of the research that contributed to the development of this paper has been funded with European Union Funds—NextGeneration EU—PNRR M4.C2.1.1 (PRIN Project 2022—code 2022HZBCEM, CUP I153D23002720008).
Keywords
- Business ethics
- Ethics
- Family business
- Family firms
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- General Business,Management and Accounting
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Economics and Econometrics
- Law