STYRNING I ETT FAMILJEFÖRETAG I FINANSBRANSCHEN: EN FALLSTUDIE AV E. ÖHMAN J: OR FONDKOMMISSION AB

Sammanfattning: The aim of this thesis is to examine what factors that influences the management control in a family business operating in a sector in which they are under-represented. We have therefore conducted a case study of a family business in the finance sector, E. Öhman J: or Fondkommission AB (Öhman). The first conclusion is that the management control in Öhman is influenced by the environment and the increasing size of the company. We have found, however, that it is to an even larger extent affected by the fact that it is a family business even though the company is operating in a sector in which family businesses are not the norm. Secondly, it is possible to draw the conclusion that companies in the finance sector, due to regulations, are forced to have a more formal management control. Moreover, influences from competitors, the regulatory environment and demand for professionalism from costumers create harmonization among the companies in the finance sector. A third conclusion is therefore that the differences in management control between Öhman and other non-family businesses in the Swedish finance sector decreases. In relation to this final conclusion, we argue that Öhman can take advantage of the fact that it is a family business in order to differentiate themselves to the employees – the key asset in the finance sector.