4 case(s) found.
The case is about the Hoshi Ryokan, a hot springs hotel in Japan established more than 1,300
years ago, that is among the world’s oldest family enterprises. Owned and managed by a
descendant (or adopted son) of the founder for 46 generations, it is a popular with domestic
and international tourists alike.
Reference 6831
Published 06 Jul 2023
Length 8 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Asia
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
The case is about the Hoshi Ryokan, a hot springs hotel in Japan established more than 1,300
years ago, that is among the world’s oldest family enterprises. Owned and managed by a
descendant (or adopted son) of the founder for 46 generations, it is a popular with domestic
and international tourists alike.
The case highlights the infighting within a Thai family who own and operate a fresh-food market stall business in Bangkok. The case explores the depths to which the Thammawattana dynasty sank in order to keep control of a profitable cash-in-hand business that had made the matriarch, Suwapee Thammawattana, a billionaire by the time of her death at age 65.
Reference 6195
Published 24 Mar 2016
Length 20 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Asia
Industry Food and Beverages Production, Tobacco
The case highlights the infighting within a Thai family who own and operate a fresh-food market stall business in Bangkok. The case explores the depths to which the Thammawattana dynasty sank in order to keep control of a profitable cash-in-hand business that had made the matriarch, Suwapee Thammawattana, a billionaire by the time of her death at age 65.
Struggling Sibling Partners deals with the difficulty of creating a sense of fairness in family business relationships. The case explores the challenges of leading and governing a family business equally owned by three siblings. It is used as an introduction to the concept of Fair Process, at the core of INSEAD's work with family businesses.
Reference 6006
Published 25 Nov 2013
Length 3 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Asia
Struggling Sibling Partners deals with the difficulty of creating a sense of fairness in family business relationships. The case explores the challenges of leading and governing a family business equally owned by three siblings. It is used as an introduction to the concept of Fair Process, at the core of INSEAD's work with family businesses.
Succession patterns in Asia are heavily influenced by Confucian values and traditions. Liu Bai's father's authoritarian style of management was typical of Chinese families, but his critical and demanding manner made it impossible for Bai to work with him, even in the Asian context.
Reference 6005
Published 25 Nov 2013
Length 2 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Asia
Succession patterns in Asia are heavily influenced by Confucian values and traditions. Liu Bai's father's authoritarian style of management was typical of Chinese families, but his critical and demanding manner made it impossible for Bai to work with him, even in the Asian context.