Family Dynamics and Entrepreneurship in China: An Introduction of the Dual Tuning Model of Temporal Rhythms
Abstract
Family dynamics can significantly influence entrepreneurship, yet the temporal complexities of this relationship remain inadequately explored. This special issue addresses this gap by emphasizing the intricate interplay between internal family evolvability such as generational transitions and identity shifts, cultural continuity, and external adaptability to rapidly changing economic, institutional, and technological contexts in China. We introduce a dual tuning model that highlights how entrepreneurial and family firms (FFs) strategically synchronize their internal and external temporal rhythms to manage conflicts and optimize performance. This lead article reviews existing literature, articulates the dual tuning model, and synthesizes insights from the articles in this special issue to illuminate how Chinese FFs navigate tensions between evolving internal dynamics and external market demands. We conclude by identifying promising future research avenues that leverage this temporal perspective to deepen our understanding of family dynamics and entrepreneurship in China.
Recommended Citation
Ahlstrom, D., Fang, C., Liu, B., & Chrisman, J. J. (2025). Family Dynamics and Entrepreneurship in China: An Introduction of the Dual Tuning Model of Temporal Rhythms. Management and Organization Review Cambridge University Press.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1017/S1740877625000592
Department(s)
Business and Information Technology
Keywords and Phrases
China; dual tuning model; entrepreneurship; family dynamics; temporal rhythms
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1740-8784; 1740-8776
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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© 2025 Cambridge University Press, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2025
