Date and Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Presenter

Dr. Wesley Sine
(SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University, USA)

Title

The Effect of Certification on Family vs. Non-Family Businesses

Abstract

Professor Wesley Sine will present recent advancements from his research, including a comparative analysis of family and non-family businesses with a focus on how certification affects family-owned enterprises. He will also provide practical advice on academic research and publishing, covering strategies for generating impactful ideas, positioning work for top journals, and navigating the peer-review process.

Venue

Mid Conference Room (GSBA, Rokko-dai 1st Campus, Building Ⅲ 1F)

Language

English

Intended Participants

• Professors of GSBA, Kobe University
• Graduate students of GSBA, Kobe University
• General Public

How to register

For in-person participation: Please register at the URL below by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
https://forms.gle/D9dfhJXpGKkDhVj56

For online participation: Please join using the URL and passcode below.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83914504604pwd=aC8kBaY4JFVbOQg2mUAdIVUeFXrR8R.1 Meeting ID: 839 1450 4604 Passcode: 864018

Contact

Yuichiro Kubo (Project Associate Professor of GSBA, Kobe University)
y-kubo[at]people.kobe-u.ac.jp

This seminar is supported by the Family Business Research and Education Center (FBREC) and the SME M&A Research and Education Center (MAREC) at Kobe University. Further details are available at:

FBREC: https://b.kobe-u.ac.jp/fbrec/

MAREC: https://b.kobe-u.ac.jp/marec/