Family Culture, Value Systems, And Governance In Cebu-Based Family Enterprises: Developing A Framework For A Family Constitution
Philip Jun A. Pagatpat | Mark Anthony N. Polinar
Discipline: Sociology
Abstract:
Family enterprises are a prominent business
structure worldwide, significantly contributing
to a country’s economic growth. This business
is deeply rooted in family values, norms,
traditions, and culture, which influence how the
business evolves. This descriptive-correlational
study investigated how family culture and value
system factors were manifested, acknowledged,
and implemented among Cebu-based family
enterprises that participated in the study. The
study also analyzed further how these factors
predict family governance performed by the
respondents. A total of sixty (60) family business owners participated in
answering the survey questionnaire, aiming to address all the study’s inquiries. A weighted mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis were
employed in the study. The study found that family culture and value systems
were generally manifested, acknowledged, and implemented, as perceived by
the respondents. Further study analysis indicated that family culture and value
systems are significant predictors of family governance. This finding suggests
that initiatives to enhance family culture and value systems could effectively
mitigate challenges associated with strengthening governance within family
businesses. Consequently, the study concludes that the reinforcement of effective
governance in family enterprises is most successfully achieved through a focus
on cultural alignment, strategic clarity, and inclusive leadership. In the end, the
study developed a family constitution framework that serves as the foundation
for fostering a harmonized relationship in a family business.
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