Exploring differences in work attitudes of professionals in family and non-family businesses

• Main Authors: Pangan, Farida R, Hechanova, Ma. Regina, Franco, Edna P, Mercado, Ricardo H, Lopez, Carmelo V
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2006
• Subjects: Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Psychology
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/psychology-faculty-pubs/221; https://ejournals.ph/article.php?id=3996
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Professionals in family businesses are reputed to experience unique opportunities and challenges. This study compared work attitudes of professionals in family and non-family run businesses. Analysis of survey data collected from 206 participants revealed that professionals in family-run businesses were more empowered, satisfied with their jobs and careers and committed to their organizations compared to employees in non-family businesses even when age, job level, organizational tenure, and firm size are controlled. We suggest that family businesses may have cultures that resonate with values of Filipino workers.