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16,000 Years of Family Business: The Leadership Model of the Hénokiens

By  Morten Bennedsen,  Brian Henry
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This is a collection of 40 profiles of long-lived family firms representing all but eight members of the Hénokiens, a French association whose 48 members have survived for more than two centuries. Of the 40 members featured in this collection, the oldest is a hostel in Japan named Hoshi Ryokan, which has been in business for 1,300 years and has been operated by same family for 46 generations.

    Published 27 May 2019

    Reference 6503

    Topic Family Business

    Region Global

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    16,000 Years of Family Business: The Leadership Model of the Hénokiens

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    This is a collection of 40 profiles of long-lived family firms representing all but eight members of the Hénokiens, a French association whose 48 members have survived for more than two centuries. Of the 40 members featured in this collection, the oldest is a hostel in Japan named Hoshi Ryokan, which has been in business for 1,300 years and has been operated by same family for 46 generations.
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      Ruling from the Grave: A Family Succession Controversy at the Taiwanese Evergreen Group

      By  Morten Bennedsen,  Hsi-Mei Chung,  Yi-Chun Lu,  Brian Henry
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      The case highlights a bloodless succession coup that was over within weeks following the death of the founder of one of the largest conglomerates in Taiwan. In January 2016, Chairman Chang Yung-fa, 88, founder of Evergreen Group, died, leaving a handwritten testament disinheriting his three sons from his first deceased wife.

        Published 26 Mar 2018

        Reference 6386

        Topic Family Business

        Region Asia

        Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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        Ruling from the Grave: A Family Succession Controversy at the Taiwanese Evergreen Group

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        The case highlights a bloodless succession coup that was over within weeks following the death of the founder of one of the largest conglomerates in Taiwan. In January 2016, Chairman Chang Yung-fa, 88, founder of Evergreen Group, died, leaving a handwritten testament disinheriting his three sons from his first deceased wife.
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          Samsung: Family Assets and Roadblocks (A) - Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy

          By  Morten Bennedsen,  Brian Henry,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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          This three-part case covers the history of Samsung from its origins as a small trucking company to one of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Part A, “Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy”, charts the growth of Korea’s the export-led economy after the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, driven by a handful of family-owned ‘chaebols’.

            Published 27 Nov 2017

            Reference 6350

            Topic Family Business

            Region Asia

            Industry Telecommunications,  Consumer Electronics

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            Samsung: Family Assets and Roadblocks (A) - Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy

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            This three-part case covers the history of Samsung from its origins as a small trucking company to one of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Part A, “Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy”, charts the growth of Korea’s the export-led economy after the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, driven by a handful of family-owned ‘chaebols’.
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              Samsung: Family Assets and Roadblocks (B) - Heart Attack Puts Succession Planning at Risk

              By  Morten Bennedsen,  Brian Henry,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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              This three-part case covers the history of Samsung from its origins as a small trucking company to one of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Part A, “Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy”, charts the growth of Korea’s the export-led economy after the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, driven by a handful of family-owned ‘chaebols’.

                Published 27 Nov 2017

                Reference 6350

                Topic Family Business

                Region Asia

                Industry Telecommunications,  Consumer Electronics

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                Samsung: Family Assets and Roadblocks (B) - Heart Attack Puts Succession Planning at Risk

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                This three-part case covers the history of Samsung from its origins as a small trucking company to one of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Part A, “Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy”, charts the growth of Korea’s the export-led economy after the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, driven by a handful of family-owned ‘chaebols’.
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                  Samsung: Family Assets and Roadblocks (C) - Court Calls 'Time Out' on Lee Jae-yong

                  By  Morten Bennedsen,  Brian Henry,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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                  This three-part case covers the history of Samsung from its origins as a small trucking company to one of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Part A, “Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy”, charts the growth of Korea’s the export-led economy after the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, driven by a handful of family-owned ‘chaebols’.

                    Published 27 Nov 2017

                    Reference 6350

                    Topic Family Business

                    Region Asia

                    Industry Telecommunications,  Consumer Electronics

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                    Samsung: Family Assets and Roadblocks (C) - Court Calls 'Time Out' on Lee Jae-yong

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                    This three-part case covers the history of Samsung from its origins as a small trucking company to one of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Part A, “Drivers of Success, Family Assets and Business Strategy”, charts the growth of Korea’s the export-led economy after the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, driven by a handful of family-owned ‘chaebols’.
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                      Hankook Chinaware: Confucianism and Filial Piety within Values-based Leadership

                      By  Morten Bennedsen,  Brian Henry
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                      The case is about a small family-owned business making fine bone china in South Korea, whose founder was driven by a sense of filial piety, one of the principles of Confucianism. This emphasizes respect for parents, elders and children, and the idea that they will be taken care of in times of need.

                        Published 25 Sep 2017

                        Reference 6324

                        Topic Family Business

                        Region Asia

                        Industry Furniture

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                        Hankook Chinaware: Confucianism and Filial Piety within Values-based Leadership

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                        The case is about a small family-owned business making fine bone china in South Korea, whose founder was driven by a sense of filial piety, one of the principles of Confucianism. This emphasizes respect for parents, elders and children, and the idea that they will be taken care of in times of need.
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                          Paul Newman's Last Act: The Second Generation

                          By  Randel Carlock,  Anne Yang
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                          This is not your typical family business case and that is what makes it such a rich teaching tool and learning experience.

                            Published 28 May 2018

                            Reference 6307

                            Topic Family Business

                            Region North America

                            Industry Philanthropy

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                            Paul Newman's Last Act: The Second Generation

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                            This is not your typical family business case and that is what makes it such a rich teaching tool and learning experience.
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                              Servientrega: Co-Founders in Competition

                              By  Morten Bennedsen,  Alexander Guzman,  Brian Henry,  Maria Andrea Trujillo,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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                              One of the biggest logistics services providers in Colombia, Servientrega started out as a one-man courier operation on the streets of Bogota in 1982. Jesus Guerrero, an enterprising messenger boy, set up his own delivery service at the age of 18.

                                Published 29 Mar 2017

                                Reference 6287

                                Topic Family Business

                                Region South America

                                Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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                                Servientrega: Co-Founders in Competition

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                                One of the biggest logistics services providers in Colombia, Servientrega started out as a one-man courier operation on the streets of Bogota in 1982. Jesus Guerrero, an enterprising messenger boy, set up his own delivery service at the age of 18.
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                                  Servientrega: Co-Founders in Competition (Spanish)

                                  By  Morten Bennedsen,  Alexander Guzman,  Brian Henry,  Maria Andrea Trujillo,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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                                  One of the biggest logistics services providers in Colombia, Servientrega started out as a one-man courier operation on the streets of Bogota in 1982. Jesus Guerrero, an enterprising messenger boy, set up his own delivery service at the age of 18.

                                    Published 25 Apr 2017

                                    Reference 6287

                                    Topic Family Business

                                    Region South America

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                                    Servientrega: Co-Founders in Competition (Spanish)

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                                    One of the biggest logistics services providers in Colombia, Servientrega started out as a one-man courier operation on the streets of Bogota in 1982. Jesus Guerrero, an enterprising messenger boy, set up his own delivery service at the age of 18.
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                                      Leonisa: A Succession Crisis Among Second Gens

                                      By  Morten Bennedsen,  Alexander Guzman,  Brian Henry,  Maria Andrea Trujillo,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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                                      A well-known lingerie retailer in Colombia, Leonisa is a family-owned company that barely survived a second-generation succession crisis. Brothers Joaquín and Julio Ernesto Urrea founded the firm in 1956, and over 50 years built one of the most recognizable brands in Latin America.

                                        Published 29 May 2017

                                        Reference 6285

                                        Topic Family Business

                                        Region South America

                                        Industry Apparel and Fashion

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                                        Leonisa: A Succession Crisis Among Second Gens

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                                        A well-known lingerie retailer in Colombia, Leonisa is a family-owned company that barely survived a second-generation succession crisis. Brothers Joaquín and Julio Ernesto Urrea founded the firm in 1956, and over 50 years built one of the most recognizable brands in Latin America.
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                                          Leonisa: A Succession Crisis Among Second Gens (Spanish)

                                          By  Morten Bennedsen,  Alexander Guzman,  Brian Henry,  Maria Andrea Trujillo,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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                                          A well-known lingerie retailer in Colombia, Leonisa is a family-owned company that barely survived a second-generation succession crisis. Brothers Joaquín and Julio Ernesto Urrea founded the firm in 1956, and over 50 years built one of the most recognizable brands in Latin America.

                                            Published 03 Jul 2017

                                            Reference 6285

                                            Topic Family Business

                                            Region South America

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                                            Leonisa: A Succession Crisis Among Second Gens (Spanish)

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                                            A well-known lingerie retailer in Colombia, Leonisa is a family-owned company that barely survived a second-generation succession crisis. Brothers Joaquín and Julio Ernesto Urrea founded the firm in 1956, and over 50 years built one of the most recognizable brands in Latin America.
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                                              Carvajal: From Soldiers to Diplomats, from Family-run to Professionally-Managed

                                              By  Morten Bennedsen,  Alexander Guzman,  Brian Henry,  Maria Andrea Trujillo,  Yupana Wiwattanakantang
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                                              Carvajal traces the 110-year history of one of Colombian’s oldest family-owned firms from a small print shop to one of the largest paper product conglomerates in Latin America. Founded in 1904 by Manuel Carvajal, a Colombian educator and erstwhile politician, the company has contributed to Colombia’s economic and intellectual development ever since.

                                                Published 29 Mar 2017

                                                Reference 6284

                                                Topic Family Business

                                                Region South America

                                                Industry Paper & Forest Products

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                                                Carvajal: From Soldiers to Diplomats, from Family-run to Professionally-Managed

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                                                Carvajal traces the 110-year history of one of Colombian’s oldest family-owned firms from a small print shop to one of the largest paper product conglomerates in Latin America. Founded in 1904 by Manuel Carvajal, a Colombian educator and erstwhile politician, the company has contributed to Colombia’s economic and intellectual development ever since.
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