A Child Is Experiencing Difficulty Getting the Parent in a Family

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child is experiencing difficulty getting the parent in a family firm to accept progressive new ideas that would benefit the business.What is the most plausible explanation in a typical family business?

• A) The child has a major investment in the business.
• B) The child is tied to the firm emotionally.
• C) The child is in the pre-business stage.
• D) The child and parent lack a mutual understanding of their respective roles and goals.

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