AFF9200

Family business issues II ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Management skills for family business owners, especially estate planning, succession, and taxation. The transition from entrepreneurship to a professionally managed firm, including business planning, competent and motivated management, clearly defined performance expectations, identifiable performance indicators, appropriate compensation systems, effective information and control systems, and the maintenance of clear and consistent communication.

Assessment: Individual assignment (2000 words): 15% + Case study exercise (3000 words): 20% + Individual presentation (20 minutes): 15% + Written examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week