A sucessão na gestão em empresas familiares em um município do oeste catarinense

Abstract

The generational succession process is a central theme in the study of family businesses due to its significant contribution to the continuity of family organizations, particularly as it relates to individual and family attributes. This final course project aims to analyze the practices, possibilities, and limitations of generational succession occurrence in micro and small family businesses in the municipality of Águas de Chapecó-SC. The methodology used was a multiple case study, with data collection done through semi-structured interviews with a single administrator of each of the four selected companies. The results show that family businesses practice including the heir chosen in the management process of the property, providing them with support and guidance during the transition period. During the heir's preparation period, the predecessor accompanies and guides the development of the successor's skills and competencies, so they feel secure in their decisions and prepared to take on the responsibility. However, these practices are not formalized by the predecessor nor the family business in a succession plan. It can be inferred that generational succession is an event in the small family business, that determines its continuity, allowing the company's values and culture to be preserved and transmitted to future generations.