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Intergenerational succession and corporate philanthropy: A stakeholder perspective

Zhang, Lijie; Lin, Zhibin; Huang, Wei; Djafarova, Elmira; and Ren, Li

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Authors

Lijie Zhang

Wei Huang

Elmira Djafarova

Li and Ren



Abstract

Purpose
Based on stakeholder theory, this study aims to examine the impact of family firm succession on corporate philanthropy while considering the potential role of the clan cultural context, industry context, and the stage of succession.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were based on a sample of 7,502 firm-year observations from listed family firms in China’s A-share markets between 2007 and 2018. Several Tobit models are used for analysing the data. Difference-in-difference regression method and propensity score matching method are used for robustness tests.

Findings
Family firms undergoing succession tend to spend more on corporate philanthropy compared to non-succession counterparts. This effect is more pronounced among polluting industry firms and weaker in regions with strong clan cultures and after the process of succession is complete.

Originality/value
This study sheds new light on the relationship between inter-generational succession and corporate philanthropy. By considering the moderating effect of the clan cultural context, industry context, and the stage of succession, this study further advances the understanding of the role of corporate philanthropy in managing family firm succession.

Citation

Zhang, L., Lin, Z., Huang, W., Djafarova, E., & and Ren, L. (2024). Intergenerational succession and corporate philanthropy: A stakeholder perspective. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 30(10), 2652-2673. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-11-2023-1181

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 18, 2024
Online Publication Date Aug 13, 2024
Publication Date Nov 20, 2024
Deposit Date Aug 14, 2024
Publicly Available Date Aug 14, 2024
Journal International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research
Print ISSN 1355-2554
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 30
Issue 10
Pages 2652-2673
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-11-2023-1181
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2753916

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