This paper investigates the impact of a successor's marriage on family business intergenerational inheritance in China, focusing on the concept of a 'well-matched marriage'. Using literature analysis and case studies of Haixin Steel and Smart Hero, the study finds that well-matched marriages significantly enhance social capital, improve business performance, and facilitate successful inheritance, while mismatched marriages can lead to negative consequences.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Jan 08, 2024
Authors
Lixia Wang, Xi Ye, Yutong Fu, Xin Zhang
Tags
family business
intergenerational inheritance
social capital
well-matched marriage
business performance
China
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