GCU ENT420 Module 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

ENT420 New Venture Financing GCU

Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 For your initial post, choose one of the articles listed below and summarize it in 250-300 words. Focus on how your article relates to or clarifies the concepts discussed in the Module 4 Readings. (APA format is not required, but proper grammar and spelling are expected. Make sure you clearly identify the article you are summarizing. When possible, check previous posts by other students so that you can try to choose an article not already summarized.)

Access the following articles and choose one for this Discussion Forum:

·         Khavul, S., Bruton, G. D., & Wood, E. (2009). Informal family business in Africa. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1219-1238. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132275&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site

·         Le Breton-Miller, I., & Miller, D. (2009). Agency vs. stewardship in public family firms: A social embeddedness reconciliation. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1169-1191. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132278&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site

·         Mitchell, J. R., Hart, T. A., Valcea, S., & Townsend, D. M. (2009). Becoming the boss: Discretion and postsuccession success in family firms. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1201-1218. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132276&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site

·         Reay, T. (2009). Family-business meta-identity, institutional pressures, and ability to respond to entrepreneurial opportunities. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1265-1270. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132272&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site

·         Shepherd, D., & Haynie, J. M. (2009). Family business, identity conflict, and an expedited entrepreneurial process: A process of resolving identity conflict. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice,  33(6), 1245-1264. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132273&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site

·         Smith, G. D. (2009). East Africa: Extended families with many rights. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1239-1244. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132274&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site

·         Villanueva, J., & Sapienza, H. J. (2009). Goal tolerance, outside investors, and family firm governance. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, 33(6), 1193-1199. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=45132277&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site

As an additional post, each student will reply to the posted summary of at least one student (a student that chose a different article) and discuss how their own article relates and/or contrasts. This summary will be for the participation grade only.

DQ2 Why are constructive dialogue and/or changing strategic direction more difficult for a family business than other businesses, even though families are supposed to have closer relationships? Support your response with empirical evidence.