How can family winegrowing businesses be sustained across generations?

Abstract

We investigate how family winegrowing businesses can be sustained across generations. Design/methodology/approach We engaged a multi-level case study approach. Twenty-seven semi-structured interviews were conducted with three winegrowing firms in New Zealand. All family members (both senior and next generation) employed in each business were interviewed alongside non-family employees. Findings Three key dimensions-knowledge sharing, entrepreneurial characteristics, and leadership attributes-were identified that can support successful successions in family winegrowing businesses. Originality/value We have generated theory that enables academics and practitioners to understand how family winegrowing businesses can be successfully sustained across generations. We argue that knowledge is a central feature in family firms where previous research combines knowledge with entrepreneurial orientation, or the resources and capabilities of a firm.

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