菲律賓華僑女性從事家族事業之歷程 、因素與挑戰

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The gender participation gap for women holding managerial positions around the world remains. This research explores the gender differences and challenges of Chinese Filipinos, specifically women working for their family businesses in the Philippines. It also identifies the motivational factors behind women’s involvement in the family business. An online survey questionnaire sent to Chinese Filipinos with family businesses in the Philippines, aged 20 years old and above, was conducted for data gathering while quantitative methods were applied for data analysis. Results show that family plays an important role in training, preparation, expectations, and the current situation of Chinese Filipinos with family businesses. As seen in the lower decision-making authorities and fewer succession opportunities of Chinese Filipino women in the family business, they are less expected to be leaders in the family firms. In addition, 34.38 % of women discontinued working in the family business after marriage. A woman’s willingness, certain personalities, family expectations, and level of support and authority to speak are important factors behind her motivation to lead or work in the family business. Findings reveal the minor roles that Chinese Filipino women have in the family business and their less willingness to lead than men. Their motivations for working or leading in the family firms lie in the interaction of family expectations, intrinsic and extrinsic factors.