Supervisor: Dr Elias Hadjielias

Topic Title: Organizational Order and Adaptation in Family Businesses During Environmental Transitions

Brief Description: This research aims to explore how family businesses cope with and adapt to major external disruptions or imposed transitions over time, such as economic shocks, societal crises or digital transformation requirements. The study uses qualitative, case-based research and a temporal process perspective to examine changes and patterns of organizational order as firms move from stability into crisis or transition and towards renewed stability. The ultimate goal of this research project is to deepen the understanding of why some family businesses decline while others reorganize and thrive, by focusing on the behaviors and interactions of family members and relevant stakeholders during these transitions.