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. 2018 Aug 17;39(4):683–698. doi: 10.1007/s10834-018-9586-3

Table 1.

Demographic characteristics of HRC members

Pa Participant’s role Industry Life of the businessb Size (full-time employees)
Jennie Owner Packing/exporting avocados (1st generation) 12 30
Tim Owner Fresh produce (3rd generation) 78 100
Ely Co-owner Food supplier (4th generation) 122 200
Sam Owner Fresh produce (2nd generation) 70 100
Dan Co-owner Fruit grower (2nd generation) 41 3
Marie Co-owner Fresh produce (2nd generation) 28 35
Rob Owner Designs (e.g., glass windows; 2nd generation) 60 40
Rose Manager Food manufacturing (e.g., hams)c 66 400
John Co-owner Cattle (4th generation) 14 0
Nick Co-owner Coffee, tea imports (1st generation) 6 0

aPseudonyms were used to label participants (e.g., participant 1: Jennie)

bAge of the business (given in years) at the time of the interview

cCurrently, family-controlled but no direct family involvement in this firm