TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN FAMILY FIRMS

Chapter 1 An introduction to the literature on technological innovation in family firms 
Chapter 2 The multi-staged organizational innovation process in family firms: The state of the art 
Chapter 3 The curvilinear relationship between family ownership and innovation inputs and the role of board of directors: A theoretical investigation 
Chapter 4 The curvilinear relationship between family ownership and innovation inputs and the role of board of directors: An empirical analysis

This book illustrates the debate on technological innovation in the context of family firms. It offers scholars and students an overview on the extant knowledge on family firms’ innovation decisions, pointing out the different theoretical perspectives and empirical findings of previous studies. In this regard, the main research trajectories are highlighted, taking into account the three different phases of the multi-staged organizational innovation process: innovation inputs, innovation activities and innovation outputs. In addition, this book provides new insights on the curvilinear relationship
between family ownership and R&D investments, outlining how this relationship is affected by the characteristics of the board of directors. Illustrating the state of the art of literature and the broad debate on innovation behaviours within family firms setting, this book may represent a thoughtful guide for scholars and students interested in family firms and innovation management.

Mario Ossorio is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”. His current research interests include innovation, family firms, and mergers and acquisitions.