Christine Blondel

The case describes the story of three generations of a business family, who owned and managed a beautiful resort. The family story includes traumatic events like: early deaths; suicide; and remarriages and the lack of communication on succession issues. Succession took place in abrupt ways, through death of owner-managers, or threat to sell by their widows.

Published 01 Aug 2004

Reference 5226

Topic Family Business

Industry Individual and Family Services

Region Other Regions

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The case describes the dilemma faced by a young MBA participant, Niraj, regarding the decision to join his family’s business in India. Niraj already spent a few years abroad, and feels some pressure to join the business, while uncertain of his wishes. The case also describes foundation and evolution of business and family relationships.

Published 04 Jan 2003

Reference 5073

Topic Family Business

Region Other Regions

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The Wendel and CGIP cases tell the story of a business family, the Wendel, over a period of nearly three centuries. The Wendel case (A) describes how the company, founded in 1704, developed over 270 years under the stewardship of the Wendel family, as a major player in the iron and steel industry. It also shows how it overcame a revolution, three wars, and several technical challenges.

Published 01 Nov 1999

Reference 4784

Topic Strategy

Industry Mining & Metals

Region Europe

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The Wendel and CGIP cases tell the story of a business family, the Wendel, over a period of nearly three centuries. The CGIP case (B) shows how Ernest-Antoine Seillière, succeeded in building a strong holding company out of the family’s non-core businesses, left after the steel nationalisation. The case describes several key business decisions and deals, including with other family firms.

Published 01 Nov 1999

Reference 4784

Topic Strategy

Industry Mining & Metals

Region Europe

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Family firms: large multi-generational family firms, successors'dilemma, Fair Process