Swinth, Robert L <br/><br/>
Do family-owned busiensses have a strategic advantage in the international joint ventures? 
Swinth, Robert L. 
 -  1993 
 - 19 - 30 
<br/><br/> In an increasingly turbulent global economic environment, companies are searching for winning ways of doing business internationally. One frequently discussed type of business is the joint venture. In this article, we argue that the likelihood of success for an international joint venture increases when both partners are family-owned businesses. These firms have shared values and goals  that enable them to bridge cultural barriers more effectively than publicly held corporations.