A Study of Practice Utilization in Family Businesses
分析了华盛顿州231家家族企业的实践利用情况，发现实践利用程度随企业发展阶段变化，早期更侧重家族导向实践，后期更侧重业务导向实践。
An exploratory analysis of practice utilization in 231 family businesses in Washington State is presented. The authors argue that the extent of practice utilization varies with multiple measures of business development. Several practice areas are highlighted—mission statements, family- and nonfamily-management practices, and succession planning. During early business development, utilization is higher for family-focused practices (family boards of directors, councils, training, and development). Data suggest that business-focused practices (written job descriptions, incentive compensation, and formal employee reviews) are utilized more in businesses at later development.