Abstract
From the research viewpoint, conflicts in family firms belong to very challenging research areas. At the same time, the literature is fragmented, and it is not easy to identify and articulate a clear research question in this research domain. Based on Faff’s (2015, 2019) pitching research template, we develop a real pitch and describe our experience with its use from the student’s and supervisor’s viewpoints. The research question is: “What is the role of non-family managers in family conflicts in family firms?” This pitching research letter also presents personal reflections on the pitching template application.
Highlights
The application for Ph.D. studies requires a well-elaborated research plan which includes a literature review, the expected data, the methodology, and the contributions
Faff’s (2015, 2019) pitching research template is a useful tool which allows for addressing the need for presenting the research plan in a simple and understandable manner as well as for clarifying one’s own thoughts
We aim to investigate the role which non-family managers play in family conflicts in family firms
Summary
The application for Ph.D. studies requires a well-elaborated research plan which includes a literature review, the expected data, the methodology, and the contributions. Faff’s (2015, 2019) pitching research template is a useful tool which allows for addressing the need for presenting the research plan in a simple and understandable manner as well as for clarifying one’s own thoughts. As the doctoral student gradually learns more and more about the topic of interest, the focus of the dissertation may develop over time, and it frequently becomes narrow and more specific than the original research project.
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