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CSR
268 Introduction to Family Business
This course is intended
to introduce and illustrate some of the typical problems that come up in
family businesses, such as nepotism, compensation differential between
family and non-family employees, choosing successors, planning for transfer
of the business from one family member to another, bringing family problems
into the business, etc.
It includes various
ways of governing the family business (e.g. Family Council, Board of
Directors, etc.) and various plans which can be developed (Company,
Succession, Family, Individual).
Case studies are
included to illustrate how these issues play themselves out in the business
and family environment. Citations for some of these cases can be found in
the Resources section of this website.
After focusing on the
problems, the course addresses solutions that companies and consultants
recommend to avoid problems and help keep working with the ones you love as
a positive experience.
Minor in Family
Business
There is a family
business minor available to any student on campus. You must be approved by
CSR to take this minor. To get the application form, see Tina Alsup or Holly
Schrank in Matthews Hall, Room 315 during normal business hours. Complete
the application and return to us. If your application is approved, you will
be contacted by email to arrange an appointment to finalize the requirements
you must meet, and that information will be sent to your Academic Advisor.
Link to CSR 268 WEBCT website
(logon and password required)
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