The Rise and Downfall of Germany’s Largest Family and Non-Family Businesses

1. Introduction – or the Temptation to Grow
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2. Corporate Strategy: Growth Paths and Reasons for Downfall
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3. Characteristics of Family and Non-Family Businesses
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4. Dataset
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5. The Historical Study and Empirical Analysis
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6. Approaching the Hypotheses
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7. Limitations of the Historical Study and Strategic Analysis
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8. Research Outlook
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9. Conclusion – or Succumbing to the Temptation to Grow
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Keywords: Business and Management, Business Strategy/Leadership, Organization