Family-owned businesses occupy an important place in the economy, both in Quebec and abroad. Whether large – sometimes even very large – or small, these companies have their own distinctive characteristics and raise unique management challenges. It is important, therefore, to be able to explore these challenges using cases that focus on various aspects of the reality facing family businesses, whether it’s governance, decision-making, succession, strategy, culture, etc. The following cases examine these different dimensions of family-owned businesses:
