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Appalachian Commercial Cleaners: Family ...

Hess, Edward D.

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Appalachian Commercial Cleaners: Family Dynamics Versus The Business

Hess, Edward D.

ENT-0126 | Published September 16, 2009 | 2 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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This case is appropriate for students interested in becoming entrepreneurs and growing a business. It presents the issue of what is best for a business and pressure from family members. A successful family business has a son-in-law who is an outstanding COO. But when the daughter of the CEO files for divorce, family members demand that the son-in-law be fired.

Understand how family dynamics impact business decisions and on what basis decisions are made when there are conflicts between the business and family.