Skłonność firm rodzinnych do korzystania z rozwiązań pomocowych podczas pandemii COVID-19

Abstract

Family businesses are the dominant form of business in Europe. A family business is different to non-family businesses because they are distinguished by families and ensure the safety of family members, working family members and succession. Family businesses experienced the same problems during the pandemic as other businesses in their sectors. Apart from generating profit, family businesses are also responsible for ensuring the safety and survival of their family members. This article will present the restrictions placed on running a business during the lockdowns and assistance received from the government and the European Union. Empirical research was conducted in 422 family and non-family businesses from August to October 2021 using a Likert-based survey questionnaire. This article answers the main research questions: Were family businesses more inclined to use state assistance or less than non-family businesses? What were the most attractive forms of support for family businesses available during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how did this compare to non-family companies?