摘要:Purpose – This study was conducted to determine how internationalization is considered as an alternative method of growth strategy in family businesses. In the literature,a study that explores the option of internationalization as a growth strategy for family businesses has not yet been conducted. Based on this gap,this research was carried out on family businesses that operate in local and international levels. Design/methodology/approach – This study was conducted as a qualitative research. For this purpose,14 family businesses representatives were interviewed by applying a semi-structured interview process in order to evaluate “family business identity”,“growth”,and “internationalization strategies”. The data was analyzed by applying a qualitative content analysis. Findings – Our findings suggested that “family business identity” was protected despite all the disadvantages. Moreover,internationalization in growth was not consider a privileged growth strategy regardless of whether the firm operating at local or international levels. Discussion – After all,it was seen that internationalization was not considered as a significant option in the growth decision of family businesses and all managerial efforts were still directed towards solving the problems of being a family business.
其他摘要:Amaç – Bu çalışma,aile işletmelerinde büyüme stratejisi olarak uluslararasılaşmanın alternatif bir yöntem olarak nasıl değerlendirildiğini belirlemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Literatürde,aile işletmeleri için büyüme stratejisi olarak uluslararasılaşma seçe