A Qualitative Study on Stewardship Relationships in Family Businesses in Türkiye

Authors : Serdar Arslan

Pages : 611-640

Doi:10.17153/oguiibf.1391496

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Publication Date : 2024-08-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to explain the basic dynamics of stewardship relationships in small and medium-sized family businesses in Türkiye and the contextual features that produce them by taking a phenomenological approach, one of the qualitative research methods. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews. The study sample comprised 35 participants from 14 family businesses in Antalya, Türkiye, including 18 family member managers and 17 non-family senior employees. Using thematic analysis, 6 main themes and 18 sub-themes were identified. While the results are consistent with previous research, they also strongly point to a steward profile specific to family businesses in Türkiye.
Keywords : Vekilharçlık Kuramı, Aile İşletmeleri, Nitel Yöntem, Olgubilim