Paradox and family business: a perspective article

Abstract

PurposeThis perspective article provides an overview of current research on paradoxes within family business settings and outlines emerging trends and potential avenues for future research in this field.Design/methodology/approachThis article is inspired by a systems-theoretical approach to business family paradoxes.FindingsThe article suggests that increasing research interest in more-than and neither-nor approaches to paradox could propel the digital transformation of paradox theory and facilitate the strategic management of family business paradoxes in multi-stakeholder environments.Originality/valueThis article synthesises the state of the arts in the field of research on family business paradoxes and proposes future research agendas.