Product Overview

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.

Learning Objectives

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