LOS SUCESORES Y LA CONTINUIDAD DE LAS EMPRESAS FAMILIARES: ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO DE CINCO EMPRESAS GUAYAQUILEÑAS

Abstract

The issue of power succession in family businesses is a circumstance to which many heirs must face at some point. This work aims to present a literature review of some important authors and specialists in the field, in order to explain the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of working in family businesses. First the models of this types of companies are explained and then some significant measures to ensure a successful and not so emotional succession are listed. The methodology applied was five interviews with open questions addressed to young entrepreneurs from Guayaquil, who work alongside their parents in the family business and would become their successors. After a comparative analysis of all above was made. It was possible to determine their perception of working alongside relatives and to know about the relationship father and son inside the workplace, which are aspects they must consider in order to achieve an effective generational transition of power and leadership. Finally, it was concluded that if a family business would want to survive over time, it requires training and involvement of the leader´s children at an early age. So, they can be able to replace their parents in the company as a maximum authority