Arduino Governance and Sustainability of Family Business

Evidence from Domestically Listed Italian Companies
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-032-01944-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 95 Seiten

Reihe: Business and Management (R0)

This book explores the intricate relationship between corporate governance and sustainability within the context of Italian family businesses. Combining theoretical perspectives with empirical evidence, it delves into the evolving discourse on the purpose of the firm and stakeholder value creation, examining how governance structures shape sustainability decisions and outcomes. Particular attention is given to the distinctive characteristics of family firms, highlighting how family involvement shapes governance practices and sustainability strategies. Offering valuable insights into governance mechanisms and sustainability approaches that support the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, this book is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the governance and sustainability of family businesses, particularly within the Italian context.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Arduino, Francesca Romana

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability.- 3. Governance and Sustainability Practices in Family Businesses.- 4. Management and Governance of Family Business.- 5. Empirical Analysis of Italian Listed Family Businesses.- 6. Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Francesca Romana Arduino is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at European University of Rome (Italy), with a PhD in Management from LUISS University in Rome. Her main research interests include corporate governance, leadership, and sustainability. She has authored numerous scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals.