For many years, the financial performance was maintained by the man in Albania, but in recent years, the woman is playing a leading role in this part as well. According to Van Auken & Werbel (2006) spousal commitment has a key role in the financial maintenance of a family business, especially if one of them is specialized in the field of business. In recent years, a large increase in family business has been noticed. This can be related to the fact of high immigration, especially from the side of the youth in recent times. Therefore, this has resulted in placing the woman at the head of the family business. However, my family business has always been centered on both of my parents. The father has been the head and the mother the backbone in which this business has had extraordinary success in the area where it is located. In the picture below, it is clearly shown in a metaphorical way the influence my parents have had in the business over the years. They have expanded the business from a small bar to a large restaurant-hotel that is today.
Your post provides an interesting observation about the shifting roles of men and women in family businesses, particularly in Albania, and you reference Van Auken & Werbel (2006) to support your point about spousal commitment in financial maintenance. However, your analysis lacks depth and fails to fully explore the implications of these changes on family business dynamics.
Your post appears to be descriptive in nature, as you describe the evolving role of women in family businesses in Albania, citing immigration as a contributing factor to this shift. While you provide a real-world example of your own family business, which adds a personal touch to your narrative, your analysis remains somewhat myopic, focusing primarily on your own experience without considering broader trends or contextual factors.
You make a normative statement about the success of family businesses being centered on both parents, with the father as the head and the mother as the backbone. While this may be true in your specific case, it would benefit from further analysis or evidence to support this claim and explore alternative models of family business leadership.
Furthermore, your post lacks analytical depth in examining the broader implications of gender dynamics in family businesses, such as the impact on decision-making processes, succession planning, and organizational culture. Providing additional insights or empirical evidence from published research studies could strengthen your analysis and enhance the value of your contribution.