An Introduction to Family Business in Germany and China
This course offers an overview of family business in Germany and in China. Dr. Schaper starts with global data in employment and revenue to explain why we should care about family business. She also covers the characteristics of family businesses and their governance structures. Some of the top family businesses are listed to demonstrate the differences, either history wise or revenue wise. A comparison of family business in Germany and China is also made, and the reasons behind are analyzed.