scholarly journals Family farm succession: evidence from absorptive capacity, social capital, and socioeconomic aspects

2022 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Gonçalves Abdala ◽  
Erlaine Binotto ◽  
João Augusto Rossi Borges
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
Family Farming ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
External Knowledge ◽  
The Family ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
On Farm

Abstract Farm succession is a process socially built from the preparation of the successor and the farm to meet a family business’ expectations. This study aimed to identify how social capital, absorptive capacity, and socioeconomic characteristics influence farm succession. The survey was conducted sampling 82 soybean and corn Brazilian farmers. The questionnaire measured socioeconomic characteristics, Absorptive Capacity (AC), and Social Capital (SC). To test the influence of AC, SC, and socioeconomic characteristics on farm succession, Spearman correlation coefficient (rs) was performed. Results showed that the absorptive capacity can influence farm succession through acquisition, assimilation, use, and transformation of external knowledge into decision making, supporting the definition of successors. Results also suggested that social capital plays an important role to form relationship networks, stimulating discussions, and supporting the designation of successors. The socioeconomic characteristics ‘percentage of family income from the farm, participation in courses and lectures, and being a cooperatives member’ also presented a significant positive correlation with farm succession. Issues related to the capacity to absorb external knowledge, social and symbolic capital and generational transference can be fundamental in the continuity of the family farming business.

Capitale sociale e salute

2012 ◽  
pp. 135-154
Author(s):  
Luigi Tronca
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Causal Processes ◽  
The Family ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Consumption Strategies

This paper provides a sociological overview of the concept of social capital and explores how it is related to the notion of health. The theoretical section of the study addresses the issue of an operational definition of social capital and conducts detailed analysis of the dimensions and forms of the concept that stand out in terms of importance in the field of health research. It also takes into consideration the most significant causal mechanisms identified between social capital and health outcomes. The empirical part of the paper features analysis of data on the connection between social capital and self-perceived health, collected during the first survey conducted in Italy by the Osservatorio sulle Strategie di Consumo delle Famiglie (Observatory on Consumption Strategies in the Family). The survey shows that community social capital, generally expressed in terms of family trust, may, depending on the subject's social milieu of origin, not play any role in determining the level of self-perceived health in Italy. Alternatively, it may play either of two roles, acting as a multiplier or a substitute with regard to positive causal processes determined by parameters of a socio-demographic nature.

External knowledge sourcing and innovation in family firms

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manzoor Ul Akram ◽  
Koustab Ghosh ◽  
Rojers P. Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Family Firm ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Knowledge ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Realized Absorptive Capacity

Purpose This study aims to investigate the external knowledge search behaviors in terms of search breadth and search depth in family firms and the resultant product innovation in Indian context. The authors theorize the mediating role of absorptive capacity (potential and realized absorptive capacity) between knowledge sourcing from external sources and product innovation. Further, the authors examine the moderating role of crucial internal social capital of the family firm in enhancing the use of external knowledge for firm innovation activities. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a quantitative research design taking single informant for collection of data from 151 family small and medium enterprises in automotive sector in India. The authors use structural equation modeling to test hypothesized relationships. Findings The findings indicate that both search breadth and search depth of family firms are positively associated with product innovation in family firms. The authors also find evidence for partial mediating role of potential and realized absorptive capacity in the relationship between search breadth and innovation and search depth and innovation. The results show how family firms learning taking place while scanning external knowledge sources in terms of external absorptive capacity routines. Finally, the authors find that family firm internal social capital positively moderate the relationship between search breadth and depth, and product innovation. Practical implications Family firms need to innovate to remain relevant in the long-run and as such development of superior capabilities is of great significance to them. Family firm managers must be open to external knowledge as such knowledge help them improve the firm level of innovation through absorptive capacity. Further, family firms must realize and act upon the importance of their social capital for the integration and utilization of acquired knowledge. Originality/value This paper is amongst a few papers that take dynamic capability views of innovation in family firms wherein the authors theorize how external search breadth and depth lead to the development of potential and realized absorptive capacity in family firms. The importance of family firm internal social capital as a strong integrating and knowledge sharing mechanism that helps family firms transform external knowledge into innovation is also highlighted.

scholarly journals Risk Management Applied to Brazilian Family Agriculture

Quaestum ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Rafael Castro Tavares ◽  
Cassia Renata Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Family Farming ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Public Programs ◽  
Integrated Risk ◽  
The Family ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Statistical Survey

Although hazards exist in all agricultural settings—particularly for the family farmer—uncertainties related to productionplace food security and family subsistence at risk. The objective of thisstudy was therefore to analyze the components of risk managementapplied to family farming. To this end, we performed an exploratorystudy using data from a statistical survey of the 2018 AgriculturalCensus. Our results showed risks that were classified between mediumand high. We observed that 45.8% of producers received retirementfunds, implying they tend to be an older population. As a result,family succession work aimed at strengthening agricultural activitiesthrough technical assistance and rural extension (ATER) are necessary,since 80.1% of properties do not receive specialized guidance. Wealso found that 59% of the producers are not registered with theDeclaration of Aptitude to Pronaf (DAP), which is an instrument usedto access differentiated public programs. In this case, we observedthat 52.2% of credit comes from government programs, with Pronafaccounting for the highest volume of credit (40.2% of resources).Using these data, we find that integrated risk management contributesto the daily activities of the rural producer, promotes the continuousimprovement of the family business, assists in decision-making, andultimately results in a reduction of losses and increases family income.

Social capital and health

2012 ◽  
pp. 143-163
Author(s):  
Luigi Tronca
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Causal Processes ◽  
The Family ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Consumption Strategies

This paper provides a sociological overview of the concept of social capital and explores how it is related to the notion of health. The theoretical section of the study addresses the issue of an operational definition of social capital and conducts detailed analysis of the dimensions and forms of the concept that stand out in terms of importance in the field of health research. It also takes into consideration the most significant causal mechanisms identified between social capital and health outcomes. The empirical part of the paper features analysis of data on the connection between social capital and self-perceived health, collected during the first survey conducted in Italy by the Osservatorio sulle Strategie di Consumo delle Famiglie (Observatory on Consumption Strategies in the Family). The survey shows that community social capital, generally expressed in terms of family trust, may, depending on the subject's social milieu of origin, not play any role in determining the level of self-perceived health in Italy. Alternatively, it may play either of two roles, acting as a multiplier or a substitute with regard to positive causal processes determined by parameters of a socio-demographic nature.

Bourdieu’s Capital(s)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Neveu
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
North American ◽  
Complex Space ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Erotic Capital ◽  
Specific Capital ◽  
Rational Actions

This chapter explores three central questions. The first section describes the four core varieties of capitals: cultural, social, economic, and symbolic. It highlights some peculiarites of Bourdieu’s approach: the focus on symbolic capital, a definition of social capital different from those of North American. A second section questions the limits of economic metaphors. Bourdieu borrows from the lexicon of economics (capitals, conversion rates). But he devotes attention to the sociopolitical dimension of the struggles for defining the conversion rates between capitals and warns that “rational” actions are one historical dimension of a complex space of “reasonable” actions. Finally, the chapter discusses the question of the number of capitals. Should one add to Bourdieu’s list something like a bodily or erotic capital? If each field values a specific capital, should researchers produce an endless list of specific capitals, or are these specific capitals always combinations of the four basic ones?

scholarly journals INTRODUÇÃO AO CONCEITO FAMÍLIA EMPRESÁRIA / INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY BUSINESS CONCEPT

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Family Business ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
Variable Geometry ◽  
Leadership Succession ◽  
Business Leadership ◽  
Input And Output ◽  
The Family ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Business Family

Quem constitui a família empresária? A resposta a esta questão está por encontrar. Da aceitação da definição de família empresária irá depender a evolução do negócio familiar, a liderança e sucessão da família ou a divisão da herança. Através da revisão de literatura, com recurso aos conceitos de campo, habitus e capital simbólico, apresenta-se uma proposta exploratória de tipologia de família empresária. Esta aponta para um sistema aberto, intergeracional, com um perímetro de geometria variável, com fluxos de entrada e de saída no sistema, seja por causas naturais ou por razões de ordem social. Assim, são geradas combinatórias sempre originais, podendo torná-la potencialmente disfuncional e geradora de conflitos intermembros e/ou intraclãs. Logo, percebe-se a existência de um espaço social específico, relativamente autónomo, com regras de funcionamento, objetivos e interesses específicos. Answering the question "Who constitutes the family business?" is not found yet. According to the acceptance of a definition of family business it will depend the evolution of family business, leadership, succession in the family or the division of inheritance. Through literature review, using concepts as field of investigation, habitus and symbolic capital, an exploratory proposal of typology of business family is presented. This proposal points to an open, intergenerational system with a variable geometry perimeter. This perimeter includes an input and output flows system, either for natural reasons or for social reasons. Thus, we have the generation of original combinations, which can be potentially dysfunctional and generating inter or intra clan conflicts. Hence, we understand the existence of a specific social space, relatively autonomous, with specific rules of operation, objectives and interests. JEL: D02; D21; D23; Z13 <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0778/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Beekeeping sector as a form of enterprise family history: analysis socio-economic

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 69-78
Author(s):  
Andriy Popovych
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Family Farm ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Family Farms ◽  
Family Farming ◽  
Family Enterprise ◽  
Agricultural Enterprise ◽  
History Analysis ◽  
The Family ◽  
Definition Of

The beekeeping sector in the EU is small compared to other agricultural sectors, but necessary to pollinate most crops. In the European Union and Ukraine, the majority of beekeepers are small family farms. The family farm is an important institution of Western European agriculture and an important element of rural social life. The purpose of this article is to examine a particular type of agricultural enterprise and the type of activity that is beekeeping and to identify its specific features, which makes it possible to classify it as a family enterprise. The socio-economic analysis of apiculture is carried out from the perspective of two approaches. The first approach means meeting formal criteria for family farming. The second approach takes into account the most common practice in individual beekeeping. The apiary in terms of form and content corresponds to the definition of a family farm. The study suggests that the formulation and a series of theoretical and practical rules regarding family farming has been confirmed in the analysis of an individual beekeeping farm as a small form of agricultural production.

scholarly journals The absorptive capacity of family firms

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Andersén
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – Absorptive capacity (AC) is a key competitive advantage and is defined as the capacity to absorb knowledge from the environment. Although some studies have examined how various antecedents to AC differ between family firms and non-family firms, no studies have set out to specifically analyze AC in the context of family firms. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the ability of family firms to absorb external knowledge by analyzing the relationship between “familiness” and “AC”. Design/methodology/approach – By reviewing and combining studies on AC and knowledge-management practices of family firms, new insights into the AC of family firms are developed. Findings – It is argued that due to higher levels of social capital, familiness is positively related to the ability to transform and use external knowledge (i.e. realized AC). However, firms with high levels of familiness are likely to be inferior in acquiring and assimilating external knowledge (i.e. potential AC). Originality/value – Although previous studies have analyzed various knowledge-management practices of family firms, no studies have set out to specifically explore how familiness affects various dimensions of AC.

REGULATION OF MARRIAGE RELATIONS IN THE TURKESTAN REGION

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Khurshida Tillahodjaeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Family ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
Family And Marriage ◽  
Material Conditions ◽  
Definition Of

In this article we will talk about the scale of family and marriage relations in the early XX century in the Turkestan region, their regulation, legislation. Clearly reveals the role of women and men in the family, the definition of which is based on the material conditions of society, equality of rights and freedoms and its features.

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