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Non-family Managers and Innovation in Family Firms: A Meta-Analysis

Qiuyue Lyu et al.

Family Business Review2025https://doi.org/10.1177/08944865251393043article
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Abstract

Non-family managers play a crucial role in fostering innovation within family firms, yet their impact remains debated due to inconsistent research findings and a lack of comprehensive synthesis. This study integrates this effect through a meta-analysis of 213 effect sizes from 101 studies. The results demonstrate a positive influence of non-family managers on firm innovation, with a stronger effect on inputs than on outputs. Furthermore, this study identifies key governance and managerial contingencies at the firm level. First-generation control weakens this relationship, while non-family TMTs strengthen it. The implications for theory and practice are discussed, with suggestions for future research.

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@article{qiuyue2025,
  title        = {{Non-family Managers and Innovation in Family Firms: A Meta-Analysis}},
  author       = {Qiuyue Lyu et al.},
  journal      = {Family Business Review},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/08944865251393043},
}

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0.44

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.32 × 0.4 = 0.13
M · momentum0.57 × 0.15 = 0.09
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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