The Circumstances of Family Business Conflict Exploring the Who, What, Where, Why, When and How

Understanding conflict in family businesses is a complex yet essential area of study for both practitioners and academics. This article provides a comprehensive framework of family business conflict that fosters theoretical accuracy and practical knowledge on the examination of this propitious topic. The framework integrates insights from family business, entrepreneurship, management and conflict literature, shedding light on key and neglected aspects, offering a comprehensive conflict conceptualization within these settings. We discuss three illustrative examples of renowned family businesses affected by conflict, showcasing the theoretical significance and practical utility of the framework, as a valuable tool to better understand, theorize and manage conflict.