Team Family business
Family businesses play a significant role in shaping Germany’s economic and social landscape. They make important contributions to employment, regional development, and economic stability, and are often deeply connected to their local regions and communities. Against this background, the Team Family Business is dedicated to the academic study of this distinctive form of enterprise and the people who shape it for more than 30 years. The aim is to develop a deeper understanding of their structures, values, and decision-making processes and thereby contribute to sustainable societal development.
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Prof. Dr. Jan-Philipp Ahrens
Head of the Interdisciplinary Research Group Family Firms
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University of Mannheim
University of Mannheim / Business School
Schloss, EO 281 – Room EO 281
68161 Mannheim
University of Mannheim / Business School
Schloss, EO 281 – Room EO 281
68161 Mannheim







