LibGuides: MGT484: Module 1 Resources

Module 1 Required Resources

Textbook

Your course textbook can be accessed via the DART eBook link in the Getting Started module.

Textbook:

Basco, R. (2024). Family business management. Routledge. DOI: 10.4324/9781003273240

Read:

Chapter 1 - Approaching the Concept of Family Business
- This chapter is important because it covers the differences between family and nonfamily businesses. Discuss and provide examples of the different types of family businesses that are covered. This difference is based on the goals and management of the family business. Additionally, complexities arise from the family business across generations. Finally, the competitive advantage of the family business is explored.
Chapter 2 - Family Business Dynamics
- This chapter is important to understand the dynamics of how family members interact in the family business. The roles of each member and how each impacts the family business. The needs, goals, and emotions all affect the family business’ success. The Three-Circle Model is reviewed and applied to explore the complexities involved in the family business.
Chapter 3 - Interpersonal Relationships and Communication in Family Businesses
- This chapter is very interesting since it takes a deeper delve into the interpersonal relationships that develop in the family business. The importance and impact of relationships are reviewed with real-world examples. The family genogram is introduced and examined.

Websites

Aldi
Aldi. (2024, July 12). About Aldi. Aldi. https://www.aldi.us/about-us/about-aldi/
This is a great company to review. The family business known as Aldi has an interesting history and stages of development. The website is an interesting marketing strategy.
Crane
Crane Stationary. (2024, July 12). Crane Introducing Our Newest Boxed Designs. Crane.
https://www.crane.com/
This is an interesting company to review. The history and type of family business are important to study. Review the products and consider the marketing with the website.
Damiani
D. (2024, July 12). Damiani. Damiani https://www.damiani.com/en_us/maison-damiani/the-company/
This is a fascinating family business. Review the family roles and consider the international market the company serves. Review the site for marketing the products also.
Damiani: 100 Years of Passion
Damiani Group. (2024, July 12). Damiani 100 Years of Passion. Damiani.
https://www.damiani.com/en_us/100-years-anniversary/100-years-of-history/
This is a fascinating family business. Review the family roles and consider the international market the company serves. This site gives more information about the family history during the building of the company.
Mitchells
Mitchell Stores. (2024, July 12). Mitchells. Mitchell Stores. https://shop.mitchellstores.com/
This is an interesting family business to review. The company is a great example of understanding the type of family business that is set up. The website displaying the products is an important part of the company.
A Journey Between History and Tradition
Picchiotti SRL. (2024, July 12). A Journey Between History and Tradition. Picchiotti. https://www.picchiotti.it/en/
This is an interesting company to review. The company has a long history and displays the family business model. Review the website from a consumer view.
Wolf Coffee Our Story
Wolf Coffee Co. (2024, July 12). Wolf Coffee Our Story. Wolf Coffee. https://www.wolfcoffee.com/pages/ourstory/
This is an interesting family business. The development of the family business is interesting for family succession. The family roles and interrelationships are interesting to discover.

Videos

Mashed. (2020) The Weird, But True Story Behind the Brothers Who Started Aldi. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzy1G3VK4vY

The video is fascinating the view. This is a great example of how a family business can have a negative relationship and still move forward to success. Consider the family relationships and roles.