Family business in Algeria: a socio-organizational study
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https://doi.org/10.51247/st.v9iS2.780Keywords:
family business, Algeria, entrepreneurship, organizational sociology, succession, economic development.Abstract
This study examined family business in Algeria from a socio-organizational perspective. The objective was to analyze its historical evolution, organizational characteristics, and socio-economic importance within the Algerian context. A qualitative methodology was adopted based on documentary, bibliographic, and interpretive analysis of academic sources related to entrepreneurship, sociology, and economic history. The findings showed that family businesses have played a strategic role in employment generation, intergenerational transmission of productive knowledge, preservation of social capital, and adaptation to changing political and economic environments. The study also identified persistent challenges such as succession conflicts, excessive centralization, limited professionalization, and the need for technological modernization. It was concluded that Algerian family firms represent more than economic entities, as they combine family values, authority structures, and entrepreneurial rationality. Their long-term sustainability depends on balancing tradition with innovation, improving governance systems, and strengthening public support policies. Family businesses remain essential actors for inclusive development and local economic resilience in Algeria.
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