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Papers by Lorna Collins
Part II The Real Modern Family Business 3 Brothers in Arms: The Story of Thorntons – A Study into... more Part II The Real Modern Family Business 3 Brothers in Arms: The Story of Thorntons – A Study into the Relationships between Brothers Working in Senior Management in a Large UK Chocolate Manufacturer 83 Louise Grisoni, Lorna Collins and Peter Thornton 4 Daughters in Charge: Issues and Pathways of Female Leadership Succession in German Family Businesses 107 Dominique Otten 5 Fathers and Daughters 158 Lorna Collins, John Tucker and David Pierce 6 Brothers in Business: The Pakistani Family Business in the UK 179 Rebecca Fakoussa and Lorna Collins 7 Harmonizing the Family Business: Deconstructing the DNA of the Family Business 210 Stuart Graham and Claire Seaman Index 227
The survey instrument used to collect this data was developed collaboratively by Veale Wasbrough ... more The survey instrument used to collect this data was developed collaboratively by Veale Wasbrough Vizards and the University of the West of England and was administered to approximately 2,500 businesses from across the UK. The survey was distributed in online and hardcopy format. We received 233 responses; an approximate response rate of 10%. This compares favourably with typical response rates to surveys of this type. Therefore, the sample size is considered to be statistically robust and the findings drawn from this data can be relied upon and can be taken in confidence. The first part of the report highlights some of the key characteristics of the family businesses in our sample. The remainder of the report examines the two key areas where family businesses exhibit most of their distinct properties and the characteristics which differentiate them from other kinds of businesses. These relate to the management and the governance of the family business.
The Modern Family Business, 2012
The Modern Family Business, 2012
This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which is part of a larger ongoing study that... more This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which is part of a larger ongoing study that is considering the nature of family dynamics in ethnic minority owned family businesses based in the UK. Ethnic minority entrepreneurs including those of Pakistani, Indian, Asian and Caribbean decent are making significant contributions to UK economic development. Previous studies (Barrett et al., 2001; Waldinger et al., 1990) have shown that in the UK the number of ethnic minority start-ups is comparatively high compared to other groups of start-up entrepreneurs. However, the contribution of migrant entrepreneurs has largely been neglected by researchers (Williams et al., 2004; Keeble, 1989) and also appears to have been overlooked by family business researchers. This paper explains the cultural theoretical framework for the study and highlights the cultural aspects of the Pakistani family business discovered and explored in the pilot study. Ethnic entrepreneurship and family business is becoming of increasing interest to both the academic and practitioner worlds. While research has been conducted on entrepreneurial migrants (ibid) focusing mainly on the start-ups, very little research has been conducted on micro (Devins et al., 2005) and migrant family businesses. The unit of study for this overall investigation is the family. Investigations where the family is the unit of study are relatively unusual in the family business literature and there have been recent calls for attention and focus on this type of study (Dyer and Dyer, 2009). This study extends the work of Basu (2004) by looking in depth at the impact of culture and family on entrepreneurial aspirations assumes in the context of UK-based Pakistani family-owned businesses. This paper reports on the pilot study which sought to determine what the nature of Pakistani family businesses based in the UK is and in particular focusing on the cultural aspects of the family. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted over a 1 month period. The Pakistani family members, in this paper we focus on the three brothers, were interviewed privately with the guarantee of anonymity for both their business and themselves from their family. This study contributes to our knowledge as it is, as far as the authors are aware, the first case study of the family in a Pakistani family business in the SME sector in the UK. It not only explores the cultural and individual struggles experienced by the brothers but also exposes the extreme work-life imbalance that exists in small family run businesses and highlights the effects that this has on all involved in an in-2/26 depth way. It is a unique insight into family business culture and personal culture in a Pakistani owned family firm.
Journal of Family Business Management, 2012
Journal of Family Business Management, 2014
The Modern Family Business, 2012
Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2015
This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which forms part of a larger, ongoing study ... more This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which forms part of a larger, ongoing study considering the nature of family dynamics in ethnic minority-owned family businesses based in the UK. The paper explains the cultural theoretical framework for the study and highlights some of the cultural aspects identified in one Pakistani family business. Ethnic minority entrepreneurs, including those of Pakistani, Indian, Asian and Caribbean descent, are making significant contributions to UK economic development. Previous studies (JEMS 27(2), 241-258, 2001; http://ssrn.com/ abstract=1496219, 1990) have shown that in the UK, the number of ethnic minority start-ups is high compared to other groups. However, the contribution of migrant entrepreneurs has been largely neglected by both entrepreneurship researchers (EURS 11(1), 27-46, 2004; EPGP 7(1), 153-172, 1989) and family business researchers. The unit of study for the investigation is the family. Investigations where the family is the unit of study are relatively unusual in the family business literature, and there have been recent calls for more studies of this type (FBR 22, 216-219, 2009). This study extends the work of (IJEBR 10(1/2), 12-33, 2004) by looking in depth at the impact of culture and family on entrepreneurial aspirations in the context of UK-based, Pakistani, family-owned businesses. The pilot study sought to determine the entrepreneurial nature of Pakistani family businesses based in the UK, focusing particularly on the cultural aspects of the family in order to understand the differences between the Pakistani and UK contexts. This study contributes to our knowledge as it is, as far as the authors are aware, the first case study to focus on the family in a Pakistani family business in the UK SME sector. It not only explores the cultural and individual struggles experienced by the brothers in the family but also exposes the extreme work-life imbalance that exists in small, family-run businesses and demonstrates the effects that this has on all involved. It offers a unique insight into the business culture and personal culture in a Pakistaniowned family firm, thereby casting light on an aspect of British Pakistani life which is currently under-researched.
Journal of Family Business Management, 2015
Purpose – This paper is a conversation piece which highlights the ways in which succession planni... more Purpose – This paper is a conversation piece which highlights the ways in which succession planning in large company might be handled. The discussion focuses on Christopher Oughtred the former Chairman of William Jackson Food Group, one of the largest family businesses in the UK. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a conversation with a panel of leading family business experts and a family business owner. The paper presents latest thoughts on family business research, insights into a real family business succession project and reflections from a former Chairman on the succession process. Findings – Findings highlight possible stages and requirements of a successful transition and succession plan. Also suggestions for areas of further research are presented. Originality/value – The conversation recorded in this paper represents a rare opportunity to obtain reflections and insights on a succession process and how it was managed in ...
The Modern Family Business, 2012
International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, 2014
Purpose – This editorial aims to investigate the interface between gendered processes and family ... more Purpose – This editorial aims to investigate the interface between gendered processes and family business by exploring the extent to which gendered processes are reinforced (or not) in family business operations and dynamics. This approach will complement the agency and resource-based view theoretical bases that dominate family business research (Chrisman et al., 2009) and further contribute to extending gender theories. Design/methodology/approach – Acknowledging that gender is socially constructed, this editorial discusses the interface between gendered processes and family business within entrepreneurship research. Findings – Despite a growing interest in gender and family business, there is limited literature that explores gender theory within family business research. A gender theory approach embracing family business research contributes to a needed theoretical deconstruction of existing perspectives on the operations, sustainability and succession of family businesses in the ...
The Modern Family Business, 2012
The Modern Family Business, 2012
Journal of Family Business Management, 2014
Purpose – This paper is the first in a regular series of articles in JFBM that will share “a conv... more Purpose – This paper is the first in a regular series of articles in JFBM that will share “a conversation with” thought leaders who are active in the family business space. The world of family business is, like many other arenas, constantly evolving and as the authors learn more about how and why families “do business” the approaches and tools for working with them also evolve. The purpose of this paper is to stimulate further new research in areas that practically affect family businesses and to “open the door” to practical insights that will excite researchers and provide impetus for new and exciting study. The specific purpose of this paper is to explore “what is strong governance.” There has been much interest in governance lately yet there is a tendency to treat governance in a formulaic way such that, at the moment, the notion that every family business must have a family council or a formal structure in order to be considered “effective” and “successful” predominates. The aut...
The Modern Family Business, 2012
Personnel Review, 2004
Page 1. Understanding the new Investors in People standard – lessons from experience Lorna A. Col... more Page 1. Understanding the new Investors in People standard – lessons from experience Lorna A. Collins Small Business and Enterprise Research Group, Leicester Business School, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK Alison ...
Management Learning, 2006
Page 1. http://mlq.sagepub.com Management Learning DOI: 10.1177/1350507606067171 2006; 37; 335 Ma... more Page 1. http://mlq.sagepub.com Management Learning DOI: 10.1177/1350507606067171 2006; 37; 335 Management Learning Lorna A. Collins, Alison J. Smith and Paul. D. Hannon Applying a Synergistic Learning Approach in Entrepreneurship Education ...
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 2007
Purpose This case study aims to describe the work of a Business Link in relation to the promoti... more Purpose This case study aims to describe the work of a Business Link in relation to the promotion and implementation of Investors in People (IIP) with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its purpose is to highlight the views of IIP advisors with regard to working with SMEs ...
Part II The Real Modern Family Business 3 Brothers in Arms: The Story of Thorntons – A Study into... more Part II The Real Modern Family Business 3 Brothers in Arms: The Story of Thorntons – A Study into the Relationships between Brothers Working in Senior Management in a Large UK Chocolate Manufacturer 83 Louise Grisoni, Lorna Collins and Peter Thornton 4 Daughters in Charge: Issues and Pathways of Female Leadership Succession in German Family Businesses 107 Dominique Otten 5 Fathers and Daughters 158 Lorna Collins, John Tucker and David Pierce 6 Brothers in Business: The Pakistani Family Business in the UK 179 Rebecca Fakoussa and Lorna Collins 7 Harmonizing the Family Business: Deconstructing the DNA of the Family Business 210 Stuart Graham and Claire Seaman Index 227
The survey instrument used to collect this data was developed collaboratively by Veale Wasbrough ... more The survey instrument used to collect this data was developed collaboratively by Veale Wasbrough Vizards and the University of the West of England and was administered to approximately 2,500 businesses from across the UK. The survey was distributed in online and hardcopy format. We received 233 responses; an approximate response rate of 10%. This compares favourably with typical response rates to surveys of this type. Therefore, the sample size is considered to be statistically robust and the findings drawn from this data can be relied upon and can be taken in confidence. The first part of the report highlights some of the key characteristics of the family businesses in our sample. The remainder of the report examines the two key areas where family businesses exhibit most of their distinct properties and the characteristics which differentiate them from other kinds of businesses. These relate to the management and the governance of the family business.
The Modern Family Business, 2012
The Modern Family Business, 2012
This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which is part of a larger ongoing study that... more This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which is part of a larger ongoing study that is considering the nature of family dynamics in ethnic minority owned family businesses based in the UK. Ethnic minority entrepreneurs including those of Pakistani, Indian, Asian and Caribbean decent are making significant contributions to UK economic development. Previous studies (Barrett et al., 2001; Waldinger et al., 1990) have shown that in the UK the number of ethnic minority start-ups is comparatively high compared to other groups of start-up entrepreneurs. However, the contribution of migrant entrepreneurs has largely been neglected by researchers (Williams et al., 2004; Keeble, 1989) and also appears to have been overlooked by family business researchers. This paper explains the cultural theoretical framework for the study and highlights the cultural aspects of the Pakistani family business discovered and explored in the pilot study. Ethnic entrepreneurship and family business is becoming of increasing interest to both the academic and practitioner worlds. While research has been conducted on entrepreneurial migrants (ibid) focusing mainly on the start-ups, very little research has been conducted on micro (Devins et al., 2005) and migrant family businesses. The unit of study for this overall investigation is the family. Investigations where the family is the unit of study are relatively unusual in the family business literature and there have been recent calls for attention and focus on this type of study (Dyer and Dyer, 2009). This study extends the work of Basu (2004) by looking in depth at the impact of culture and family on entrepreneurial aspirations assumes in the context of UK-based Pakistani family-owned businesses. This paper reports on the pilot study which sought to determine what the nature of Pakistani family businesses based in the UK is and in particular focusing on the cultural aspects of the family. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted over a 1 month period. The Pakistani family members, in this paper we focus on the three brothers, were interviewed privately with the guarantee of anonymity for both their business and themselves from their family. This study contributes to our knowledge as it is, as far as the authors are aware, the first case study of the family in a Pakistani family business in the SME sector in the UK. It not only explores the cultural and individual struggles experienced by the brothers but also exposes the extreme work-life imbalance that exists in small family run businesses and highlights the effects that this has on all involved in an in-2/26 depth way. It is a unique insight into family business culture and personal culture in a Pakistani owned family firm.
Journal of Family Business Management, 2012
Journal of Family Business Management, 2014
The Modern Family Business, 2012
Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2015
This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which forms part of a larger, ongoing study ... more This paper discusses the findings from a pilot study which forms part of a larger, ongoing study considering the nature of family dynamics in ethnic minority-owned family businesses based in the UK. The paper explains the cultural theoretical framework for the study and highlights some of the cultural aspects identified in one Pakistani family business. Ethnic minority entrepreneurs, including those of Pakistani, Indian, Asian and Caribbean descent, are making significant contributions to UK economic development. Previous studies (JEMS 27(2), 241-258, 2001; http://ssrn.com/ abstract=1496219, 1990) have shown that in the UK, the number of ethnic minority start-ups is high compared to other groups. However, the contribution of migrant entrepreneurs has been largely neglected by both entrepreneurship researchers (EURS 11(1), 27-46, 2004; EPGP 7(1), 153-172, 1989) and family business researchers. The unit of study for the investigation is the family. Investigations where the family is the unit of study are relatively unusual in the family business literature, and there have been recent calls for more studies of this type (FBR 22, 216-219, 2009). This study extends the work of (IJEBR 10(1/2), 12-33, 2004) by looking in depth at the impact of culture and family on entrepreneurial aspirations in the context of UK-based, Pakistani, family-owned businesses. The pilot study sought to determine the entrepreneurial nature of Pakistani family businesses based in the UK, focusing particularly on the cultural aspects of the family in order to understand the differences between the Pakistani and UK contexts. This study contributes to our knowledge as it is, as far as the authors are aware, the first case study to focus on the family in a Pakistani family business in the UK SME sector. It not only explores the cultural and individual struggles experienced by the brothers in the family but also exposes the extreme work-life imbalance that exists in small, family-run businesses and demonstrates the effects that this has on all involved. It offers a unique insight into the business culture and personal culture in a Pakistaniowned family firm, thereby casting light on an aspect of British Pakistani life which is currently under-researched.
Journal of Family Business Management, 2015
Purpose – This paper is a conversation piece which highlights the ways in which succession planni... more Purpose – This paper is a conversation piece which highlights the ways in which succession planning in large company might be handled. The discussion focuses on Christopher Oughtred the former Chairman of William Jackson Food Group, one of the largest family businesses in the UK. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a conversation with a panel of leading family business experts and a family business owner. The paper presents latest thoughts on family business research, insights into a real family business succession project and reflections from a former Chairman on the succession process. Findings – Findings highlight possible stages and requirements of a successful transition and succession plan. Also suggestions for areas of further research are presented. Originality/value – The conversation recorded in this paper represents a rare opportunity to obtain reflections and insights on a succession process and how it was managed in ...
The Modern Family Business, 2012
International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, 2014
Purpose – This editorial aims to investigate the interface between gendered processes and family ... more Purpose – This editorial aims to investigate the interface between gendered processes and family business by exploring the extent to which gendered processes are reinforced (or not) in family business operations and dynamics. This approach will complement the agency and resource-based view theoretical bases that dominate family business research (Chrisman et al., 2009) and further contribute to extending gender theories. Design/methodology/approach – Acknowledging that gender is socially constructed, this editorial discusses the interface between gendered processes and family business within entrepreneurship research. Findings – Despite a growing interest in gender and family business, there is limited literature that explores gender theory within family business research. A gender theory approach embracing family business research contributes to a needed theoretical deconstruction of existing perspectives on the operations, sustainability and succession of family businesses in the ...
The Modern Family Business, 2012
The Modern Family Business, 2012
Journal of Family Business Management, 2014
Purpose – This paper is the first in a regular series of articles in JFBM that will share “a conv... more Purpose – This paper is the first in a regular series of articles in JFBM that will share “a conversation with” thought leaders who are active in the family business space. The world of family business is, like many other arenas, constantly evolving and as the authors learn more about how and why families “do business” the approaches and tools for working with them also evolve. The purpose of this paper is to stimulate further new research in areas that practically affect family businesses and to “open the door” to practical insights that will excite researchers and provide impetus for new and exciting study. The specific purpose of this paper is to explore “what is strong governance.” There has been much interest in governance lately yet there is a tendency to treat governance in a formulaic way such that, at the moment, the notion that every family business must have a family council or a formal structure in order to be considered “effective” and “successful” predominates. The aut...
The Modern Family Business, 2012
Personnel Review, 2004
Page 1. Understanding the new Investors in People standard – lessons from experience Lorna A. Col... more Page 1. Understanding the new Investors in People standard – lessons from experience Lorna A. Collins Small Business and Enterprise Research Group, Leicester Business School, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK Alison ...
Management Learning, 2006
Page 1. http://mlq.sagepub.com Management Learning DOI: 10.1177/1350507606067171 2006; 37; 335 Ma... more Page 1. http://mlq.sagepub.com Management Learning DOI: 10.1177/1350507606067171 2006; 37; 335 Management Learning Lorna A. Collins, Alison J. Smith and Paul. D. Hannon Applying a Synergistic Learning Approach in Entrepreneurship Education ...
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 2007
Purpose This case study aims to describe the work of a Business Link in relation to the promoti... more Purpose This case study aims to describe the work of a Business Link in relation to the promotion and implementation of Investors in People (IIP) with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its purpose is to highlight the views of IIP advisors with regard to working with SMEs ...