We invite you to join us on November 22, 2021, between 1.30 and 2.00 PM for an upcoming presentation of our new research series: Research@BUS in a Nutshell!

Principal Investigators Prof. Brigit Feldbauer-Durstmüller and Prof. Helmut Pernsteiner will talk about the BUS Seed Project "Religious and Secular Values at Family-Owned Firms and Managerial Decisions".

Abstract: Managerial decisions at family-owned firms are shaped by their unique emphasis on socio-emotional wealth, whilst religious and secular values shift families’ reference points, thus influencing decision-making. Consequently, we aim to develop a closer understanding of the influence of religious (Christian or Muslim) and secular values on family-owned firms and their more influential managerial decisions, including corporate social responsibility commitments, mergers & acquisition activities, crisis management, and management control choices. We draw on interviews with members of family-owned business in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) due to its homogenous cultural background. This seed-project will provide new insight into family-owned business research and practice, as well as the implications of religion and values on managerial decisions.

The presentation will be held via Zoom, opens an external URL in a new window.