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Family Firms in Postwar Britain and Germany Dr David Paulson

Family Firms in Postwar Britain and Germany By Dr David Paulson

Family Firms in Postwar Britain and Germany by Dr David Paulson


Summary

Examines the culture and conduct of six small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England and West Germany from 1945 to the late-1970s, drawing on numerous archives in Germany and Britain.

Family Firms in Postwar Britain and Germany Summary

Family Firms in Postwar Britain and Germany: Competing Approaches to Business by Dr David Paulson

Examines the culture and conduct of six small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England and West Germany from 1945 to the late-1970s, drawing on numerous archives in Germany and Britain. This is the first book length study that examines the detailed histories of SMEs in a comparative, transnational manner. Emerging from this study is an evaluation of German and British varieties of capitalism in action, showing that they were not fixed or static, but rather have changed considerably as they evolved over time. The German companies studied formed part of the Mittelstand, the family-owned sector which is unique to German-speaking countries. This book explores whether the principles of a close identification with the surrounding region and a patriarchal culture within a 'family' atmosphere were adopted in practice then, and whether they are still applicable today. Paulson compares the Mittelstand to British SMEs in order to understand how their approach differed from that of their German counterparts. For both countries, the 'ecosystem' which surrounded businesses is examined, paying particular attention to funding and vocational education. The book concludes that the potential for a British Mittelstand existed, but that British companies were often less well managed and had to operate within a less supportive external environment than that which favoured the Mittelstand. Historical lessons learned from the management of these companies still resonate today, and can help us to understand contemporary differences in business performance. This book will therefore be of interest to scholars and students of twentieth-century business and economic history, as well as management studies.

About Dr David Paulson

DAVID PAULSON is Professor of Practice in Management and Leadership at Queen's University Belfast. Before joining academia, he completed a PhD at Cambridge University while leading British SMEs that sold to, bought from, and competed against German Mittelstand businesses.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction PART ONE: Operating Contexts Prologue Chapter 2: Culture, Community, and Continuity Chapter 3: Banking Chapter 4: Recruitment and Training PART TWO: Company Case Studies Prologue Chapter 5: Chr. Wandel KG, Reutlingen Chapter 6: Kenrick & Jefferson Ltd., West Bromwich Chapter 7: Julius Schneider GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwigsburg Chapter 8: Braithwaite & Co. (Engineers) Ltd., West Bromwich Chapter 9: RECARO GmbH & Co., Stuttgart Chapter 10: Jensen Motors Ltd., West Bromwich Chapter 11: Conclusion - A Better Way of Doing Business? Bibliography Index

Additional information

NGR9781783277582
9781783277582
1783277580
Family Firms in Postwar Britain and Germany: Competing Approaches to Business by Dr David Paulson
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Boydell & Brewer Ltd
2023-02-21
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