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German Family Enterprises

A Sourcebook of Structure, Diversity, Growth and Downfall

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Authors:
  1. Laura K.C. Seibold

    1. Zeppelin University , Friedrichshafen, Germany

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  2. Maximilian Lantelme

    1. Accenture Strategy, Munich, Germany

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  3. Hermut Kormann

    1. Zeppelin University , Friedrichshafen, Germany

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  • Provides a unique reference to growth trajectories of German hidden champions
  • Includes the background and causes of downfall of family businesses
  • Explores the successful structural diversity typical to family business like Volkswagen

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Introduction: Characterizing Family Owned Enterprises and Assessing Them on Criteria Such as Family Involvement, Size, Age, Longevity, Independence and Vitality

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 1-6

  3. Literature Review on the “Growth of Family Firms”

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 7-24

  4. Structure and Age of German Family Enterprises

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 25-28

  5. Development of the 500 Biggest Family Enterprises Since Foundation

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 29-54

  6. Growth Path of Family Enterprises

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 55-66

  7. Continuous Development from Steady-State to Critical Disruptions

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 67-112

  8. Conclusion: Orientation Regarding Direction of Future Research and Strategies for Supporting Longevity

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 113-117

  9. Appendix

    • Laura K. C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann
    Pages 119-140

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 141-142
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About this book

This professional guide presents an extensive overview of the German family enterprise landscape, with a special focus on its structure and diversity. Drawing on several scientific studies conducted by the authors, its goal is to provide a detailed assessment of the development of German family enterprises. Analyzing data from over 500 family firms, it offers a valuable reference guide for market research and academic research on family-owned enterprises. A unique factor: the authors’ revealing insights into the decline of family firms.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Zeppelin University , Friedrichshafen, Germany

    Laura K.C. Seibold, Hermut Kormann

  • Accenture Strategy, Munich, Germany

    Maximilian Lantelme

About the authors

Laura Seibold studied Corporate Management & Economics at Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen (Germany). She is a doctoral candidate studying the growth of family firms at Zeppelin University. 


Maximilian Lantelme studied Corporate Management & Economics at Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen (Germany). He is a strategy consultant in the field of mergers & acquisitions for an international management consulting firm.


Hermut Kormann worked as a CFO and CEO for many years. After retirement, he has held Board assignments at Robert Bosch, TRUMPF and various other family companies in Germany and abroad. He holds the Chair of governance and strategy of family businesses at Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen (Germany). He and his students published various books on strategy issues of family businesses  with Springer, and his work is featured regularly in German and Chinese journals on family businesses.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: German Family Enterprises

  • Book Subtitle: A Sourcebook of Structure, Diversity, Growth and Downfall

  • Authors: Laura K.C. Seibold, Maximilian Lantelme, Hermut Kormann

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04101-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-04101-4Published: 04 January 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 142

  • Number of Illustrations: 65 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Family Business, Business Strategy/Leadership, Corporate Governance

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